The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-04-09

MELANCHOLY SUIcIDE.-The New York pa
pers contain an account of the suicide Of Cornelius
G. McAulitfe, who was the proprietor of q book
store in the Astor House there He was formerly
an extensive auctioneer in Limerick leland, and
was man OF fine literary attsinments, being very
popular in the literary circles of New York He
ended his life on Friday night by taking oil of Bit
ter almonds The following is letter left by him,
and directed to the coroner. dated seven days be.
fore the commission of the fatal act:
Dear Sir r-Believing that man has q right of
disposng OF his own as he may deem proper pro-
vided he does SO without injury to others, and
when he has no one for whom he is bound to pro-
vide, have determined to retro from this world
and TINS communication is to prevent any misap
prehensIon as to the cause OF my death. No one
Is aware OF my intentions. He through whom
have procured the poison, have deceived; he is
therefore, altogether innocent. The reason of my
determination is simply this, that some years ago
l formed An attachHent, unfortunately Glowing not
wisely, but too well" The object of my idolatry
proved unworthy of my affections, but this could
not alter me. nor weaken the spell that bound me
to her. have used every exertion in my power
to obliterate her image, but in vain; find after
change of scene, &c, nothing can effect the pur
pose, and that it is altogether out of the question
that could love another woman. e
am rendered desolate. No home nor any
thing resembling it. The four walls of bedroom
when retlre AT nignt Wnat object then, to toll
aways Fruitless, unpropuctive, what good am
to myself or society2 None. Only in somebody's
way, therefore 1 shall retire 1 well know how
many worthy friends will be Mortified at this STEP
as they will regard it in the light of flying in the
face of Providence "uncalled and unsent for" re-
spect their ideas, although don't coincide with
them. The Great Creator of the universe knows
the secrets of all hearts, and
Sees as equal Lord of all, o.
hero perish or a sparrow fall.
desire to be buried in the plainest manner and
at rs little cost as possible. cannot conclude
without expressing the deep Of obligation am
under to Messrs. Coleman and Stetson, of the As.
tor House, for their very great kindness to me ;
and my grateful acknowledgements are due and
are hereby freely given to all the employees of
that establishment. Since first entered it I have
received nothing but kindness ~ -.f 80
have written statement of my affairs as well
as my excited state will permit, and / doubt not
but my assets will produce more than any debts of
mine in this country will amount to- This state.
ment shall address to Mr.. Butler but don't wish
1t to be published it could only satisfy idle curiosi-
ty. for presume this letter will answer all the
ends OF public justice in reference to the cause of
my death &c. .
In conclusion, 1 beg to say that am "at peace
win all mankind" and if have any enemies i
freely forgive them aud hope / shall be forgiven
by those may have injured. never did : de-
liberate wrong that am aware of, although am
well aware what . weak fellow have been
wanting irmness to say "No." Wishing you every
happiness and asking nothing of the world but the
charity OF its silence, am, dear sir, respectfully
CORNELIUS C. MCAULIFFE :,
The deceased was Sc years of age and was the
centre Of large circle of friends s