The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-05

Suicide ofe Young Lady ~ Poison It Roches-
ter-Anothsr Affair Of DasaPPointed Love.
Crom the Rochester Union, August al
singular suicide took place ct the Eagle Hotel
in this city. yesterday. The circumstances are as
follows :-On Wednesday evening q young lady
came BY cars from Auburn. and took lodgings a. the
and nothing unusual WIS discovered in her appear
ance and department. Yesterday morning she ate
some toast, but did not 20 TO the breakfast table.
Some time toward noon she called the bell boy Of
the house. and asked him to do some errands for
her. He was ready to Co. but she hestated, he says,
in giving her commands. Finally, however, she
summoned enough determination to tell him to pur-
chase her FAM some other articles and three cents
worth Of rat poison. The boy bought the articles
named, including the poison which he obtained at
o drug store. The girl doubtless took portion OF
the poison Immediately after 1t was taken to her,
and at noon was seized with vomiting and called for
medical aid. DIR. Moore called and suspected after
enquring her symptoms. that she had taken poison,
but she denied the fact 80 resolutey that the ss-
piciOn was partially lulled. Her suherngs became
more intense short time after, and despite Of me-
dcal aid she expired in great agony, at late hour
last evening.
Before her death she stated that her name was Ca
rone Bayey, and that her father, Abner Bayley re-
sides at Auburn. Up to the last moment of her life
she would not give any further account of herself
than name and residence. She would not admit that
she had taken poison, or that she mediated self de-
struction. Towards her last hour she begged for me-
dicine to relieve her from pain.
The appearance of the young lady was ra ther fair
She is rather above medium size and her hands indi
Gated that she has toiled somewhat Amongst her
effects which were found, was five shilings in money
aud some letters. One letter gives something of a
clue to the mystery attending her sad end II was
written by female cousin, named Decker, and al
ludes to Misunderstanding that existed between
the deceased and young man named Craig. They
Ind been under engagement for marriage, but had
become aenated and this cousin writes that she had
endeavored to reconcile Craig.
Drs. Robinson and By held post morton exami
they find all parts healthy except the stomach which
they have taken to anayze the contents. This exam
innon proved the fact beyond all question or proba-
bility of doubt that the deceased was
As chaste az the icice
That's curded by the frost from purest
And hangs on dams temple.
When the jury meets at Z this evening, the result
OF the medical examination will be laid before them.
The physicians express the belief that deceased was
not more than 20 years OF age suitable coffin and
grave clothes was procured by Coroner Quin this
forenoon, and at IL o'clock the body was taken to
the Dead House, ut Mount Hope to await further
direction. telegraph despatch was sent to Au-
burn this morning, but no answer has been re-
Ceived.
The following is copy of one of the letters found
AUBURN, July 21st, 1855
DEAR CARonSE-I received letter few days since,
with attached to it, desiring to direct my
letter to Myra Smith and knowing you left the dress
here in my care, not knowing who it belongs to, l
thought proper to write to you concerning the dress 1t
is solored very dark tam; and looks very beautiful.
He did not water it the silk thin he thought it
would not pay the cost he has fifty cents for
watering it, As it is now, he has seven shllings and
eleven II he waters it.
Now, wish you to write upon receiving this for can
not get the silk until have money to pay for it, He
has been In drunken scrape since you were here
and could not zee him until this week.
Now, Caroline, Mr. Youngs told me that you in
bowling saloon Now, want to know where you are and
what you are doing. He says gentleman from there
told him hope you to be discreet in all your life,
as your character is your all Mr.. Craig here two
weeks ago to-day, and said he going to spend the
Sabbath in Syracuse. He said that Crawford mar
red to Betsy Porter and got thousand dollars with her.
He spoke Of you and aid you would have to upon
q short notice. marry some that not worthy
Of you He raid he would rather marry poor mans
devil than rich mans fool told him he would never
do better than to go back and make up friends with you
Now just write to and let me Know if he has called
upon Mr. Stout said he called upon you and spent
the evening. This letter leaves all we'll usual
hoping it may find you the
Now Caroline if the silk belongs to Mrs. Smith, and it
is her that should have written to- please hand her
this letter If you have not time to write to soon,
please to get Mrs Lyman to write for you that may
hear from you without fail.
From your friend and well wisher,
MRS. I4ANINA A. DECKER.
Your mother has been very SICK but better No
more at present. Nv. b.