The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-07-07

CONCLUSION OF THE CoRONERs INQUESr-TKSTI-
AONY OF THE ONE WHO, 1T WAS REPORTED,
STRUCK THR LAST BLOw-vERDICT OF THE JURY,

The Fort washington ARRAY.
CONCLUSION OF THE CoRoNER's INQUESr-TESrI-
AONY OF THE ONE WHO, 1T WAS REPoRTED,
STRUCK THB LAST BLOw-vERDIcT OF THE JURY,
RxoNERATING ALL PARTIES FROM BLAME.
The inquest upon the body of George Bolster, the
coachman in the employment OF Mr.. Hopkins, OF Fort
Washington. who killed in affray on Sunday, the
2eth was concluded on Saturday by Coroner Hills.
The evidence furnished exceedingly interesting,
pecially as he small in white clothes" came for
ward and delivered his testimony the The
Of this person is James T. wenman. He was on visit
to Mr.. Stewards house on the day OF the occurrence
Mr. O'Conor was also recalled aud examined briefly.
The following report Of the proceedings Will be read
with interest
Charles oConor recalled deposcd-Tbat he returned
the honse Immediately after deceased was struck to
quiet the family there he made use OF some expressions
bn he could not say that they had any reference 10 the
title man. he returned TO deceased, when 1t was said
that be DYING picked up the club with the nail in
IT. could not recognize the little if he was here
offered nv stick 10 this little once but he refused to
take H. as he had one already think tina. the
purely justnabe; did know the na me OF the
who struck the fatal blow would not feel bound to
give Information that point; think gave the first
turn Of the rope around the legs OF deceased
Thomas j. Stewart being duly sworn, said reside
opposite Mr. Hopkins place about half past O'Clock on
sunday evening Of my daughters told me that there
dreadful lighting going on at Dir Hophn house, and
that Mrs had come over to beg my assistance ran
towards nv back gate when met my gardener; asked
him TO 90 with me; he said YES sir, y but made no
ton 10 go he = naturally mid then told him 70 follow
my hat, arms, stick Of any kind as We approached
the house saw that the disturbance was In the east ter
race; MIR. Hopkins on the ground, while deceased
was on top Of him Mr.. Ravens was bent over, pulling
of the drunken the ladies of the house and servant
maids screaming with fright, sprang upon the
drunken man SEEING him by the throat, which forced
him TO lei Mr. H. up other about the place
INV gardener also seized him by the arm with great ex
ertiop the drunken got upon his feet again then
for the first time his face when he got on bis feet
he struck at US, and retired the family fed TO the
htuse: a. he turned Hopkins and myself seized him
again think at this time three or four persons, stran
gers, there. finding we had aid, called out TO
throw him down and tie him. we did the former,
o rope was brought from the kitchen, but be
fore we could fasten il around him, he made
few desperate struggles and again freed himself as he
arose my head being bent down while aiding in ueng
him. he struck blow upon the crown OF the head and
Immediately afterwards seized me b, the hair, bringing
my head 10 the ground, which pushed him over, he
carrying along with him. still grasping me by the
hair about this period some enc, don't know who,
struck him in the face which forced him release his
gasp Of my hair he was then rolled of the terrace on
the gravel walk about tive feet IN disiance he then IN
towards the stable, as thought for veal on be ran
well although intoxicated when he got the stable
he seemed change his mind ana ran tow ards the
kitchen door all this time he was cursng and threaten
ing Ravens and Hopkins; there eight or ten per
sons the at the time; moved towards the
kitchen door prevent his entry 10 the house. which be
desire do all tried TO soothe him. when
within eight feet Of he stood few moments unGeter
mined what 10 do: exp situated with him; Hopkins
remain the time deceased rolled of the terrace
George thea towards the east gate apparently 10 fol
low advice and leave the place he went out the east
gate OF the ladies then came out, but expresed
| fears that lie might return when we had gone. We
walked along the roadside fence 10 try 70 discover him
| II was quito dark: | found myself near
the west gate with Mr. oConor and his sepsoo, when
saw the in the wood near the gate turned TO go
or, Of that gate towards my house my object 20 &c,
some weapon 70 protect my own life the man
had large stone in hi right hand upfted, with which
be nenaced me finding that could not go out OF that
gate without coming In close contact with him ran to-
wards the cas-, gate Mr. oConor and stepson following
the keeping pace with rs on the road and mena
eng Us: remarked to Mr.. OConor that was going for
my pistol: hs step-on exclaimed ~ will lend you mine,
which he handed me- took the pistol which an or
cirary poke, pistol single barreicd said "yery well,
will now stay the entered the east gale and ap
preached three servant maid who was near, APP
preached him and tired to soothe him, begging him to re-
tire this seemed to exasperate him the more, and he
the act % striking her with the uprased stone;
Mr. OConor was evidently alarmed lest he should do
ard cried out oIa tone George, going 10 fire.
we viii shoct you orwords TO that eect he also added
Leave 20 away. making gestures for him 10 20
away this stopped hi apparent attack upon the woman;
ho about eight from Us he lett the woman and
towards holding the stone uprased when he had
got hall The distance presented the pistol towards his
| had fred towards his body, near; had
no desire 10 take his lie, but simply 70
| lame linn 10 protect myself be stood 4 looking
the smoke, and then sprang a, me; turned and he
towards the house: do not know With what the pistol
loaded George slipped on the grass and almost fell
twice looked around and saw bim continuing TO run
towards Hopkins house he fell PROSTATE upon the
gravel walk which alone enabled TO get up the steps
tour or I've persons Up him; general scuiie
sued cu,crcd the house being exhausted remained in
the house from hvc o. ten minutes to recover; Mr.. H.
was Id the house ana offered me his revolver remark
tug that he did no, wish 70 his pistol upon the
4 man on hts ground declined taking 4, replied
that vas used up aud was soug home binding the
wet path clear walked home that way aud sat down
In my own house; binding no one A. home, tne servant
and family being about the eas gate, they tod me the
police had jusi gone In and they believed secured the
man Did not pass my gate again on after II O'Clock
when heard the man wa dead; had On silk over
coat 81 graysh color, and blue pants bad no hai on
my clothes rather light though neither white nor
black did not heal IN what manner death had been
caused
Il ufaf4t he an tert
Twas up !, Tort Washington on sunday last, on visit
10 my partner Mr. stewart; had been out riding in
the sfSrroon and on return went 70 my bedroom
70 wash myself prcyor. " gong down 70 tea The side
! window o. the room ronted Mr. Hopkins house; while
engaged 10 washing heard the cries OF female, which
Immediately followed by the loud tone Of man.
voice; looked oIi Of the window towards Mr. Hopkins
stable and ibcre what appeared 70 me 70 be seyera
men engaged IA scuiing, Immediately put on my coat
aud went down TO tbc gate; here met Mr. stewart and
| family, also ounC lady who accompanied me on my
WHIT who begged Of not 10 60 out and interfere 10 the
\ matter ! then heard the voice Of female cryine
| for assistance, there was a drunken man "a
i Nr. Hopkins house hitting him; Immediately went
4 over, when ! heard Mr.. Hopkins excaim, go
away from me Al the same the be struck him
him down; he then graspel Mr. Hopkins, and they both
c.nehcd and fell togethcr ,csccuscds bead was 10 Mr.
Hopkins zap; the latter then asked those rou,d him
10 choke Oh The deceased, he biting him put my
LEFT under bun, and caught him 81 the throat and
held Inn unii he et q o. Mr. hoIsns the latter then
was brought which appeared 20 a. Il II was clothes
ne toog hold q the line, but found u 90 much en-
tangled that could not tie him, while was looking for
the end a the rope deceased freed himself from the
4 grasp cf those who held him, and made attack upon
i Mr. stewart catching him by the hair considered Mr.
stewart. NE in danger and accordingly struck decreased
a blow in the mouth with view of making him release
his bold deceased after receiving the blow released M
hold and made rush al ~ Indiscr mnaiely some one
| came along aud handed me small STICK but ] dropped
u and took Up my rope again, and made sp n01rc in
| u with which 70 catch the deceased and secure him
While was cngsged IN knoting The rope deceased dsap
| penred from my view, all was alarm and confusion
in Mr.. Hopkins house. several persons said that do
ceased dangerous and better be removed and
them aid that he would attack Mr. OConor and kin him
took my rope and started after Mr.. OCouor botf
| reached Mr. Stewards gate about the time VIZ
soBrchcd for the deceased Mr. stewards grounds, bu
70 the conclusion that he must have agan taken Mr.
| Hopkins place we both went over there were
\ walking towards the west gate and while looking
/ IN the bushes, heard Mr.. 0Conor cxclam, here he
- or something TO that effect told Mr.. 0Conor % ic
deceased in At the gate intended 10 catch him with
the rope but he did not bear me Mr. OC0nOr then com
tcd talking 70 deceased, and tried 70 pacfy him de
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