The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-02-02


The Bond street tragedy continues to be the all
oksorbng topic OF conversation. The shocking
death Of DR.. Burde was spoken of in every circle.
Ye apparent mystery that surrounds the case gives
soSsn for many copjectures as the probable
fer the commission of the horrible assassination.
Up 60 the present, however, there does not appear
10 be any clue whatever, either to the perpetrator of
the deed or the motive which may have led to the
murder. The Coroner continued the investigation
yesterday but the evidence elected did not
tend to crimiRate any one in connection with
crime which has caused so much horror and dismay
n our midst. Aessrs Eckel and Snodgrass, the
NO gentlemen who boarded in the house, have been
committed 70 the Fifteenth ward station house,
although il does not yet appear that they know any
ahiny concerning the dreadful tragedy. Elsewhere
viii be fund full aud interesting account of the
proceedings before Coroner Connery, as also a de-
scrytioc of the house No. 81 Bond street, and a
ske4ch q the life OF the accused.
The screw steamship Glasgow, from Glasgow on
the l4th ultimo arrived last evening. The Tempest,
which left the same place on the 9th December,
also arrived yesterday.
Among our foreign extracts this morning will be
isnnd some very interesting additional particulars
Of the Apglo-American war in China, with an &C
count of the attack on the forts at Canton by the
United States ship Portsmouth and the soop of war
Levant.
An interesting account of the installation of Sir
e. Bulwer Lytton as Rector of the University of
Glasgow together with his speech, will be found
elsewhere. The occasion is stated TO have been
one of deep interest, end the attendance as i'm
nense.
Ar account Of On unsuccessful attempt at high
way robbery, in open day and in populous district
of the city, will be found elsewhere. Two scoun-
Srels came up to gentleman while standing at his
own door, and throwing their arms around his
neck, attempted to abstract his watch and money.
they did not succeed, however. One of the rascals
was arrested, but his accomplice escaped.
Governor johnson, of Tennessee was badly in.
jured by fearful accident which took place yester
DAY morning on the Georgia Railroad, and had his
arm broken. About forty passengers were
more or less injured, among them two ladies seri-
susly.
An investigation has been going on for some time
into q most singular case OF murder committed
several years sgo in Ireland. John Lawler, SOL
der stationed az Bedoe's Island, was arrested by
HE authorities OF this city on suspicion OF having
murdered young woman named Mary Dunn, at
Ratbdrum, county Antrim, Ireland. The arrest was
caused by his own confession although his guilt
not believed at the time ne being thought de-
nented. In accordance with this impression he
was sent to the Lunatic Asylum on Blackwells
Island, where he has since remained, although
now completely recovered from what is beev.
cd TO have been merely feigned insanity. The
investigation has elected the fact that the murder
was really committed az stated by Lawer, and that
ksf cd in he loralfy of and
was teacher in a workhouse. The confession Of the
crime is supposed 10 have been induced by remorse,
but fearful of the consequen es after his arrest he
teiened madness II is probable be will be seut back
under the extradition act. Full particulars will be
found el.eehere.
Quite an important case to merchants was decided
on Friday, in the Supreme Court. The action was
brought to test the validity Of sale and delivery Of
silk goods which were purchased October last at
eight per cent OF for cash. When check was de
mansed for the amount the purchaser contended
that cash meant payment at thirty days, to which
the seller demurred, and had the goods seized by
the Sheriff after they had been delivered. The
seizure was confirmed by the verdict Of the jury
The extreme incemency OF the weather Saturday
- a measure suspended all outdoor business, and
a more or less with transactions in all
- o. trade. The sales OF cotton were con.
10 abouf,SOO 500 bales based upon niddling
.nds, at l2-c.R l3e., and New Orleans do, at
e. The adyices f-rn the South generally concur
representing a falling oil in the receipts, which
as impaired greater frrnpess to holders IN the
market. sales of -four were confined 70 small
Sts to the local trade, at unchanged prices. In
the absence Of sales both wheat and corn we're
nominal. Pork was frmer, with salei OF new mes
at Ell Is q s2l So closing at the latter figure an1
old do. at $40. The large sales OF bacon middes
$4,000 boxes) previously noticed, deliverable In
New Orleans were made al loc. Transact as IN
sugar were nessursb'y suspended by the = nm.
The usual monthly statement OF stocks will be " nd
IN another place. No sales Of coffee were repov d.
In freighis engagements were light, without ehsige
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