The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-02-04
THE BOND STREET TRAGEDY.
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7HK BOND STREET TRAGEDY.
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Ne Hsxs witness examined Asr being sworn she de-
posed - iCllows-
O Do you live in Mercer street A. Yes.
@ Do you know DR.. Burden2 A. ! am svIustnted
with him.
O. How hong did You know himf A. Ex,.t years Last
MI.
9. What do you know Of his habits was he quiet,
temperate prudent mana A. He sl~sys was when
saw him.
DID no call a your house in the middle OF Januasyf
A. Yes, air, remember that he did.
O What did he call there forP A. To rec my husband
q What was Vie object Of thisSsif A. seemed 70
be ooncerning Mrs. Cunningham and man that was
Tho Coroner ct this uncturs esked the Captain Of Pe
Hoe 70 eoaAuet Mr. and Mrs Stevens the station house,
IN mat they EIGHT recognise Mr.. Ecksi ~ the man
20 which she referred.
witness contnucd-Mr B1rdell stated that there was
came to hts house lately; and he wished nr Ste
veDs 10 vs his house 70 see ne could Identify him ~
me Giving Bic q v:' n SSsu
came 10 the house after thaS
Could you describe the dress this Van Doen nad onY
A. Re had dark clothes and think hat; he had II on
part Of the tine not bald headed his complexion
was fair. but the whskers were dark, and they came
the whiskeTs and moustache.
.. Abou. VIVA. height was hsf A. Near the size Of
sIao,iy ,hai / never saw him but once
Q. BY the virtue OF your oath, Madam the man that
NE Ssnss ns0 could you or not re-
features ~ those Of the man calling himself Van Doenf
A. Yes, sir, he was the man.
Q. Had you any conversation with Mrs. Cunningham
sinoo The came here2 A. Once
@ Did she speak badly Of Mr.. Burdella 4. We did not
about him 1t oil; was ut the hall door, and
abe simply asked my opinion upon = ssair carpet,
whether would correspond with tie carpets on the par
= nan brought In while my husband wa: getting his
teeth nxed gave her my opinion. and that was all that
was said abe merely observed that she hired house
tVAUu nR HnRdA and mt Mt m
boaIdsrs.
q DID Dr. Burdel ever state In your presence that he
Ne said that since this came there things were
strangely conduc.ed Mrs. Cunningham and ne went out
thai he peeped through key hole ana things which
assured him that she not the woman she represented
o Did You hear him say to xr. Stevens that he was
AFRAID living house lest he should be injured A.
He did express himself amer this man had come 10 the
bouAe.
Q. Did he ever mention the name Of Ecke 10 your hus
eandf A. he did not name him; the man representing
himself ~ Van Doen wss The man That she was Intimate
9. Did he say how many men were in the house' A.
] DO not remember that he did.
q. He described the man 70 you? A. Yes SIR
9 How do he describe himY A. he described him q
manner tia, the man who called on US did; he had
high, broad forehead, heavy moustache and hair upon
O. The man you have seen you think resembles thu
man - near ~ you can possibly recoilecr A. Very
much So
Q Doycu know anything sbou, the party that was
@ Is there anything else that yen know, madam A.
think have stated all that know.
O. Did you hesr any threats mentioned by any body 70
wards Mr.. Burdtb2 A No. Sir, did not.
TESTIMONY OF HUGH hoNAHAN.
Hugh Aonahan was the next witness. His evidence
wHs follows
q. You are attached TO the Seventeenth ward police
district A. Yee, sir.
Q. Where were you on duty the morning OF sItur.
exendipg from Seventh street 70 Eouslon.
O. Hso you any conversation Ut an carly hour on thai
morning with gentleman living near Mr.. Eckel's Is.
O what kind Of an estabiishment is Mr.. Eckeisf A.
hide and fat house. he keeps one In the Seventeenth
O. what was the nature Of the conversation between
you and this gentlen AM A. The nature OF the
Conversation Was N.Y. a.. oro'eT'n -" came Ss, 70
and told he read in the paper that morning that such
. murder did occur, and TOLD me thai certain parties
down In stanton street know OF Mr.. kokel being &C.
qua,n,ed with Ms Miss Cunningham, and they had
eeen q lady going into his store Saturday saw him
putting her carriage chatting with her for upwards
q HaH ar hour aud giving her roll Of bills out OF hs
pocketbook without countng them my brother In Law
not policeman on saturday evening he came and told
this.
Q. Did he tell you ct what hour this occurred A. Be
a,d not, sir.
Q. am speaking shout the morning when the carriage
went ever A. Il was In the afternoon.
q. Had you any conversation subsequently with the
your broiher-in Law spoke to you about ~ one OF
the policemen 70 everything fairly carried
out for the ends OF jusiiceY held Conversation with
. man Of the name Of Murta, with whom Mr. Eckei
Q. What did be isy TO your he told me tina. Eckel
mere On p.y r.s. le ou ..5,S.x Sus aS
precse time; that he seemed 10 have plenty
OF money on that occasion and that he overpsid hs o
which usually the case ne said that Mr.. EGkel
appeared very nervous and excited hurtA u CLERK In
By Judge Ru,,ell-How many doors from your
store Ia Mr.. EcNls9 A. About ten Eckeps
Store ,hs Eleventh ward aide aud the feed store
vsrd &c He told me shs. be wen, over with the extra
chanse TO Eckle, that he (EcKeD alsaye disputed his
Sns before eo' ne old not dispute w'n oim sls nme
susse - lake II, my ssax fsllow, don't mind
smsI change" A. Marta aid not tell me SO
q md on sec ne who said be Q buadle OF
notssY A. Yes, sir, he said he Mr. EcKel pull out
his pocket book his name 10 John Aiphonao.
what Old he ay A. He said that what had been ,oid
was true He went gu. Of doors si.er gave him the
he seen ed 10 aier bis mind when he came back.
DEPOSITION OF KpwARp xuErA.
Edward Nurta, sworn and examined by Judge Russell,
de,ossd thus
Q Where 90 you DO business A. In "a Clinton street.
Q. what hind Of business do you transact sirf A. i
an clerk In . feed store
O. Are you acquainted with Mr. Eckel 4. Yes, sir,
hs place Of business right the urcc: from my
store, about the middle OF the block.
" Has he been In the habit OF dealing al your store
A. Yes, SIT. aeou, four years 70 my knowiedse
Q IL be In the habit OF having accounts running on
1hh pour cssablshrertY A Yes, cir.
q. when the last time you say Mr.. Eckel ?
A A. n could Judge, about I've O'Clock Sstur
day; him bis ofrce he sent for me, order
be might pay bis bill he said be wanted 70 settle up
MS business By the lst OF Jannsry.
q What do his bill amount tof A. Thirty six dollars.
Y. Did he pay 10 10 youg A. Yes, air.
q Under what cucumstsnces-vhAt said when
ne handed Jon the money A. Well, be used 10 ny
more ,ban be did thsp he only made mention Of one
item, ,hst the coupe OF bags Of saying
chat We charged him raiber TOO much; he used 70 be
psftcnar Dhen bis bills.
q Hpw vas bis manner Was 10 calmi A. Just about
che 90 nave before; mis- clerk xind OF
nervous I could not learn chat me matter
q what is the clerks name A. Fred his Grst
,sme: 90 not know his surname.
U while rot there did any person come In . car
rage A.. No, sir; toll Mr. Eche' thai the why
CHARGED him such price for oats that feed mad
not up / had ether sfion with him
al Eso ypv seen Mr. Eiksi curing The day A. No.
~.r NO, 40 nv kao slefea be overuald me forty one