The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-05-03
Yhe new Haven Tragedy.
pwArRoY THE VICTIM coRoER's INVESTIGATIONS
psMHAHoR OF THE MURDARER.

Hhs new Haven Tragedy.
psArHoE TIE VICTIM coRoSsR's NvHsrIaArIoN--
pEMRAnoR OF THE MURDARER.
from the New MAvrn Journal May 81
Young Wight remained unconscious, during Monday
insiy fsssss and szh Sitsd uniavorsbIs Symptoms.
At half pest O'Clock, he raised himself from his bed
and T q. fs IN placing himself
PAIN s.a became 30 maniacal that it required three
He appeared to be in . feyerish state from 8 to
O'Clock, and was constantly calling for He drank
cold water immoder ateiy and appeared to be tempo
ment became great that Dr. Punderson sent for
Az O'Clock he appeared more calm and gave eyiient
symptoms that he coad 1--we but few hours He was
not as restless at and O'clock but gave untavora
BILE symptoms, which continued until ~ O'Clock de
was then lying upon the cot where he was placed Satur
day evening and appeared to experience great dhcuy
in breashng. His grosns when saspins for breath,
extremely painful to the ear, and indicated great
his right side, with HE face turned to the wall and
ever moved his body, but continually grooming
Ats O'Clock Doctors Punderson and Bakeslee were in
Attendance, and gave It their opinion that he
dying. His friends Gathered around his bed. side and
plainly saw that he could live but few moments. His
ather was at his bedside, and WAS bending tue
dying form OF his at the time he expired. He
by his side and robbed audiby and seemed in
great distress. At O'Clock, he began to gasp for
breath and seemed IN dep DISTRESS at minutes
past O'clock he uttered several groans while gaspng
for breath and then commenced the struggle between
life and death. The poor man moved but very little,
but seemed suoca'ipg Tor want OF fresh air. The doors
ard one window opened, and fresh air admitted
he was examined at this time by Dir Blakeslee VINO
said that ceased to perform its
wonted functions, bis heart beat yet and he was
still alive For about thee minutes he almost ceased
to breathe but at st Drew his last breath at precisely
minutes past O'Clock. No extraordinary strcggie
Indicated great suffer pg but he drew his last breath
with more than could have been expected consi
derng the pam he mu-t been suffering at the
time He unconscious but not 6elrious, during
his last moments DR. Basesee put his hand upon the
heart Of young Wight, and when one of the family
asked, Eoss he s,ii breatne,' Dr. replied, mo, ne
is dead .
During this affecting the young and lovely wife
OF the dying IN an remained another When he
drew bis last BREATH DR. Punderson went into the room
where Mrs Wight sitting ard sobsing violently, and
announced the Death husband. She gave scream
Of horror which distinctly heard IN the next room,
also IN the street. sbreked and moaned piteo
w. DR.. Punderson and ether friends tired to comfort
Our porter left tn. death bed scene aud went
diately to the JAIL where Clark confined, to bear to
him the sad t the death Of Mr. Wight, and ascer
tain his feelings upon tue subject Officer knevals and
Alfred Daggett, Esq entered the jail and went to his
CELL Clark quite careless 10 his demeanor Our
reporter was present, and took the following con-
Versatson which ensued-
Mr. Daeeett said-"Do you know me, Clark"
'Yes IT ia Mr. Dagg.tt," said Clark in very suilen
Officer Kneyas then advanced to his side and said
EDO you kSow me, Cisrkp
"Yee," said Clark, in the same sullen manner
tThis . horrible affair, y aid Mr. knevals
rather annoyed by the Of these gentlemen
s'Have you heard since the afar," said officer Kae
vals "wSether Mr., Wight is living or deads''
81 have heard that ne is living" said Clark, with an
Il wish be was alive, for your sake said Mr.. Kne.
vale 'Ebut he Is dead and You are yet alive"
Clark made reply, but looked eoggedly indifferent
sswell, suppose there is no help for H."
Clara emotion but looked stern and
indifferent when the death Of his victim
communicate TO him, and never shed tear nor moved
muscle In the Least manner, ana seemed 10 consder
the death of Mr. Wight matter Of very little impor-
lance.
When officer Knevals and Mr.. Dagget left his cell, he
spoke Mr. Edward Bryan, the Assistant Tailor, who
had listened to the conversation, and said
'Mr Bryan, want TO see you privately for few mo-
MI B. gratiAed his request and went to his cell, and
there had long conversation with Clark
Clark asked Nh. b. the people thought of case,
TO which Mr. replied that not know, he had
had very little conversation with the people upon the
subject Clark sad he bad friends that would sympa.
hze with him. but he supposed that many people would
thnk he ought to be strung up immedistsly After
furtt opversation Clark very cooly asked Mr.
was averJ fond Of he wsea," aud hardly knes how
without it. Mr.. Bryan then tolo him what the rules
nd regulations Of his made home we're, which did
post mortem examination upon the body of the de-
ceased held at O'Clock in the afternoon, yes.
terdsy.
In r.moving the brain from the skull the ball fell into
eaI.hen that was placed directly beneath
his head II distinctly heard in TIE adjoining room,
Ehsn it fell 1t picked up and found TO be fAttensd
considerably, having very evidently been accustomed by
ts contact with the Of the skull There was con-
derabie Inflammation of the brain and secretions OF
blood ana other matter found upon the surface
where ball entered The ball doubtless passed entire
~ through the brain.
The eoroners inquest held upon the body OF Mr..
Wight at O'clock yesterday afternoon soon after the
poet mortem examination concluded
Mr. Jscob Gould sworn, who testified to the death
of Mr.. Wight and many crcum stances connected
Herewith.
Dr. Punderson was examined, concerning the post
tenn examination gave the result OF that investga
ton, stating that the ball dropped out while removing
the brain.
After come farther questions by seyers jurors the fol-
lowing verdict rendered
The jurors teing duiy empanneied and sworn TO In
quire Of the and manner OF the death or Richard
W. Wight OF saio TO sn-havng viewed the body o. the
and ouy considered he evidence given
our oaths cay that the said Richard W. Wight came 10
hs Death from pistol wound in his head inflicted by
the hands Of Willard Clark OF said town. on the 2Sth
day OF April, 1855.
During the afternoon large numbers Of citizens visited
house Of Mr. Bosar 10 look at the corpse OF the
fortunate Wight and the excitement aghout the city
the remains OF the young was intense. The
family compelled TO keep officer at the door, and
an usher in ATTENDANCE to show the people the corpse
and thus crafty public curiosity Many Of the friends
Of the called during the day and seemed deep
y affected az tie recital Of the particulars concerning
his death. Mr. Wight beloved and respected by all
who knew him, has left wide circle of friends TO
mourn his loss.
From Sauf -. marie.-Business Mt Saginaw.
From the lansing, Mich. Journal
EAST SAGINAW, April Fl, 1855.
John Bushley and Antoine Piguett came in to-day
with tie Sapt st. Marie mail.
r. IL