The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-06-24

swedish boy, named Ross but whose christian name Is
lot known The murder stated to have occurred on
he high seas, about the 18th April.
Mr.. Wybergh having stated the charge, the following
witnesses examined for the prosecution
Charles Alexander, seaman on board the Mary A.
alch, stated that the prisoner was second mate of that
hip on her voyage from America; thoy sailed from Now
Orleans the 10th Of April; he remembers Swedish
boy, who among the board but did not
snow his name he saw him about the fifth sixth day
ter they sailed the after deck and the second mate
handing near him. the prisoner was addressing the boy,
md he hoard him say, !" You Cd ID Of a
s--h, IN knock you down. he looked towards them
saw prisoner strike tho boy over the head with
narnsFke and he fell on tho deck; he then kicked him.
witness was the only person deck that he except
he man NJ the wheel he was standing at tho door OF tho
orecastc having been up with his tin to get his supper
Witness then went below; he didn't know what became
the boy, he never saw him after; the mate came
o0kng for him after that among tho mon; witness gave
Information when he reached Liverpool the boy
vas about sixteen or seventeen years Of ago ;
prisoner struck him didn't think the captain the
urcnca reported the circumstance to the first three
four days before the ship reached port did not do
before because /" ! of tho shipo [Thc wit
hess explained that he was afraid OF the prsoncr1 Men
2ned II 20 the next man to his berth week before he
Old the mate The Ship has arrived here about sixteen
10 Mr. Caion who appeared for tho prisoner he said
ne boy was on the port side when he struck after
ne boy disappeared the first mate inquired of the
bout him. the answer some one gave was, thoy didn't
now anything Of him witness did not dissent from that
John Watts seaman, stated that he knew the Swedish
Poy had SINCE heard his name was Ross. Saw him
BOARD after the Ship sailed. Thought between tho
ih and sixth day lin the afternoon aft sailing he last
aw him. Hewentto the port side Of the vessel TO spit
St. . the wheel for moment for that purpose.
.as not dark, but was approaching dusk. He looked
Gng ,ne ship as he spat over the rail- and saw the
ay,him ON tho rail. The boy lay. tho deck before
e took his collar. He saw him then take him
nj N i'm fhn Gil anf ct,u
apain at this time had up and was looking over
he rail round the cabin house; the prisoner down
INTO tho cabin, andthe first mate up and went to
he side and looked over the prisoner returned and
anne AFT towards thcwhee looking very pale Witness
lido; afraid to speak Of the occurrence on account
the prisoner who always carried sling shot in his
He was cross examined by Mr. Chiffon, with a view to
now that he could nothave ythng occurring in
he fore part Of the vessel but discrepancy shown
y the examination. Mr.. Chiffon then called the cap
AIM stating that he would be able contradict the evil
ence for the prosecution by his testimony and that of
he ships carpenter
Jacob 7. Woodbury. captain of the Mary A. Ralch,
tated that he reached Liverpool fortnight yesterday;
e had nineteen scamen as crew. among whom were
nIee boys, one foreigner named Ross. He left New
rleans on the 10th April in the afternoon; he
Rered the boy being missing four days after leaving;
ney lett on the Thursday, and he missing the
Monday; the chief mate told him he was missing he said
had looked for the boy and couldn't find him; did not
ook Tor him himself but he inquired of the carpenter as he
eard he was the last person who had seen him. he or
cred the first officer look again around the ship;
y ne had
ooked again, and couldn't find anything Of the boy; the
nate made an entry in the log the log court; he
landed il IN the mate was on board 1.-THE entry in the
pig was read as Enthusiastically, 18th April 8 L. NJ,
missed man; made all search, and couldn't find him;
imposed to have fallen overboard no person can give
Mates handwriting he awa VS. kept the log: never found
he boy afterwards; the prisoner his second mate;
e never asked him about him. he will swear he never
ad anything to the prisoner respecting him; the chief
nate was the first person who mentioned the loss of the
oy TO him; think il was at breakfast the following
nnnhnr hn had
Dmut nm with the mate on the evening he lost.
TO Mr. Chiffon the captain stated that he could not
po high the man at the wheel could not see under the
parker while he stood there if he to the lee side
tile he could see all along the ship at that side.
Augustus Wilson carpenter Of the ship, deposed the
10y being missing four days after leaving the bar he was
Peaking 10 MN the evening he missed betweca
nd o'clock he was then sitting the deck forward;
ne second mate was on the quarter deck the witness
rent into his ROOM and saw the boy afterwards:
ne second mate remained on the quarter deck until he
rent with witness to supper.
At this stage of the proceedings, Mr. Maxwell stated
hae they had not heard anything alter their determi
anon TO mold the prisoner in custody until the proper
uthorities should deal with him.
The prisoner then removed and will be retained
prison until the Secretary Of State shall order his
tion to the American Consul who will provide that he
be murder Of the boy.
gentleman from the staff Of the Aaerican Consul wa,
resent during the inquiry The da0osions had already
cen made out; but the inquiry before the magistrates
as necessary in order TO warrant authorities in
lower Show OF American Plants In London.
from the London News, June 5.
Yesterday a large number Of persons assembled by
vitaton To view collection of American flowers in
rev in Knapp hill Nursery, Working. The flowers con
st principally of rhododcndrons, azaleas kamias an
PINE fine specimens Of coniferous plants Tho presen.
row of flowers is perhaps the largest private collection
ver presented to the public The in which they are
ranged 1916 feet long by 100 broad is covered by
900 feet Of American canvas and capable Of aording
recommendation several thousand
ne entrance is an embematic painting, in holland, with
allion portraits Of the Queen and Prince Albert and
The opposite side Is corresponding painting repre-.
enng Fame History, the Fine Arts, and Science, with
nedallion portraits Of the Emperor and Empress
the French Along the sides of the tent run
ansparencics, also in holland, having painted
nonse in most agreeable and natural with the
ants and flowers on the ground. These paintings and
ne decorations generally, have been executed by Mr. j.
olins Of Bennett street, and highly crcdabe in an
rtistc point Of view The standard rhododendrons pre
entcd rich and gorgeous appearance. The Atrosan-
uineum, Ornatum, Sir Isaac Newton, Lord j. RUSSELL
fervancanum, pord0oton Brayanum, and other speci-
of the class were particularly noticeable for their
Pill bloom and rich coloring Some specimens of the aza-
Fas here exhibited have attained n height of eight or
ne feet Two specimens of the Thuia aurda were much
1fnred among the cOnferS at the entrance. When
ewed from the raised platform the whole collection pre-
en n, "a most agreeable prospect.
Pe with Crcmornc gardens and when il becomes
eneray known to- the public it will doubtless form
the great attractions of the floral season, which may be
hd to have only Just commenced.
Amongst the visitors were the Duchess of Cambridge
md the Princess Mary, the Duke Of Mccklenburg and
duchess of Mcckcnburg, the Duchess of Wellington the
Duchess of Sutherland the Countess of Derby the Earl of
arch, Lady Mary Give, Lord and Lady Hardngc, the
ardnian Ambassador the Earl of Bcmore the Earl Of
shburnham, the Earl Of Beehive Lady Wijoughby Lady
|yerstone, Marquis of Winchester, Lady Anstruthcr,
lady Beauclcrc Lord C. Wellesley Sir o. Grey Sir r.
eel, Lady g. Bathurst, Sir J. Atkinson the Hon Percy
suburban, Sc.
In the evening the fireworks suspended in order
secure the floral pavilion from damage and this ar
An
Immense crowd however, assembled in the gardens and
njoyed the other numerous entertainments which Mr..
mps0n has provided for the public,
The London Chronicle Of June 8 says-The mi ngled
Of shade beautiful form and color and delight
odors render stroll through the walks of this exhi-
Of the most delightful summer pasnes that
be imagined. Mcssrs. Godfrey and Waterer have not
placed here the most beautiful, but many of tho
st specimens Of these plants. Altogether the collec-
forms one of the most magnificent specimens of no-
turc which We have seen. Whatever may be
Of the animal productions of America, there can be