The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-02-07
THE NEW YORK MURDER.


mt the t;oflin OF the Dead Mau-kvidence
Of the NeiGhbors-The Funeral.
The New York papers coma filled with the evil
dence taken In the case of this mysterious murder,
and incidents connected with It. The following
interesting particulars we make up from their ex-
tended accounts:
SCENE AROUND THE COFFIN.
When Mrs. Cunningham was informed yess
terday that the body Of tie murdered man
was to be inferred. she made an earnest requf to
the coroner to be permitted to pay the tribute Of
her grief to the mortal remains of the man whom
she ass.rts to be her husband, ere the coffin was
consigned to its dark chamber. The request
could not be well refused, and at III A. NJ, she
was escorted to the room of death by Captain
Dilkes. followed by her family.
Having descended the staircase half way, she
burst into fit Of tears; sobbing heavily, she at
length entered the dread apartment. The cap
tain could not support the scene which he knew
must ensue, and therefore remained ou.side, but
the lady and her family were accompanied by
officers Smith, Davis aud Williams, and from one
OF those gentlemen we have obtained the following
particulars:
Mrs Cunningham entered the room frs., and
walked straight to the coffin. Standing notion
less by it for a few seconds, she remarked -
That's not his shirt; he never wore one like
It, Then the full tide of agony and despair
little boys were sobbing biterly--,he mother
sank upon her knees, and throwing herself upon
the open coffin, she exclaimed: '.oh wish to
God you could speak, and tell who done it."
The officer described the scene to us as beinge ex
ceedngly affecting On one side was the younger
daughter. Helen, supporting her mother and be-
seeching her, Dear mother, don't cry So" Au-
gusta. the eldest of the family. held her on the
other side, whilst the two lit ls-boys nestled to
gether near the group sending up doleiul cry of
sorrow, the mother miugng her sishs with o.
dear doctor" and such like EXPLANATIONS.
Finsl'y the time came for the corpse to be re-
moved, and the fearful group ascended to their
owa AGA tments Mrs. Cunningham WAS so af-
fected by the appalling adieu, that medical assist
ance lad to be called in She was put to bed, and
DR.. Uhr waited up ,u her.
DR.. BURDELLs FUNERAL.
The funeral service over the remains of Dr.
Burdell took place yesterday afternoon at Grace
Church. Long before the hour appointed for the
ceremony, the street opposite the house where the
murder was committed WAS crowded with men,
women and children, anxious to see the cCffiu re-
moved from the premises This was done about
half past twelve O'clock when an immense thr ong
gathered in front of Grace Church. The relatives
and friends of the deceased, members of the medi
cal and dental profession, aud representatives of
the press, were admitted to the church but all
other persoLs, so far as possible, were excluded
The crowd outside numbered probably not less
than three thousand peopie-a great proportion Of
them ladies. When the doors were opened there
was general rush to gain admission, and the ser
vices of a large force of policemen were required
u. L
about two o'clock, when al! the doors were locked,
aud persons were admitted exeept for the most
urgent The church at that time vas
about half filled.
The religious exercises were conducted by Rev.
Dr. E. II. Taylor, rector of the church, who pro
nounced the full burial service. The choir sang
the lS8th hymn, commencing, "And / heard
voice from Heaven" The audience throughout
the services appeared to be deeply impressed with
the soempity of the occasion. Among the rela.
81 uDftI SoA Ibr
Burdell and DR.. Bulen, brother-in law.
AS the coffin was on its way to the hearse, the
curiosity of the thousands outside to obtain
glimpse of it was intense, and 1t was with great
difficulty that the pTocessi IN coming out of the
church effected passage and obtained a seat in
the carriages. The procession then moved down
Broadway, attracting much attention from per-
sons in the street who were cognisaut of the occa
sion of it. The body was taken to Greenwood
Cemetery for nterment
MORE BLOOD SPOTS.
Captain Dilks, in searching the premises found
ladys blue silk skirt, covered with blood which
appeared to have spouted upon il from wounds
This was taken in ctarge by two DOCTORS for the
purpose of annaliz1tion
A dentist, living in the vicinity of the scene Of
the mur Ter, reques ed permission to the daugh,
ters of Mrs. Cum iagham He said the published
description OF the younger accorded with that Of
young woman who called on him late last Thurs
day evening to have a tooth extracted He per-
formed the operation. Her gums bled prcfusely,
and the young lady screamed so that she elected
the blood upon her dress He said if this were the
same person. the blood found upon the dress of
one of the Misses Cunningham might be account
ed for 10 this way. As be was unable to describe
the color Of the dress for the present his wish
not gratifed.
ECKEL AND sNoDGRAss.
The prisoners, Snodgrass aud Eckel, were
yesterday afternoon removed from the fifteenth
ward station house and taken to the tombs by or.
dor of Coroner Conneiy. rumor reached the
coroner that they were allowed 10 commuu cate
with each other in the station house. aud prevent
it be adopted that course.
Both SnoGgrass and Eckel apparently await the
result of their imprisonment with coolness. OF
course, no person is permitted to speak to them
any subject, the real stare Of their feelings is
unknown. Snodsrass evinced, yesterday, grea.
anxiety to see his father, whom he expected every
moment.
MORE OF THE TESTIMONY.
Mr.. Horacs II. Ladd, of 1876 West Twentieth
street, sworn Il am comm i-sisn merchant. l
have known Harvey Burdeli nearly two years;
never had business transactions with him. have
been In this house and knew Mrs Cunnn CHAM /
have had business to transact for her. Before Mr.
Cunningham died y had business with him 10
Brookiyn, and continued to have with his widow.
Some years ago MIR failed in business, in
Ii ooklyp. sold him ticket to go to California,
and be returned as poor as he went, after reman-
ing about a year. He was sick some time after
his return, and when he got well commenced
building houses in Brooklyn. He was again taken
sick, and for some time furnished money for the
support of his family upon the security of the face
of policy Of insurance on his life for 5000 He
was sick long time, and then died. What be
died of cannot tell; they said it was consumption
Thos C. lahan, aged abouc IA years, sworn. l
have bcen in Er. BurdeiPs employ ab Jul three
months; have seen him and Mrs. Cunningham sit.
trg together frequently, up stairs in The room next
his al room. Thsy rave been sitting together
on the sofa. orce heard angry words about note;
toe doctor cent me after a policeman, after came
with policeman, she exclaimed, the Doctor hes
ruined mel think twice. She speaking to
the Doctor. Uf my own knowledge, dJn't know
what this d. ctor aid in reply.
think Mrs Cunningham was Jealous Of a woman
named Stevens who came here. she used To put me
TO strn; did lis en-. The Doctor asked how her
eyes were? that is all heard said lnever saw Mis-
C. listen; Mary. the servant girl, told Mrs. C.
used put her to hsten. l never noticed anything
peculiar tetween Mrs q. and Mr.. Ecke.; the Doctsr
and Mrr. G. went to Saratoga togethei Srs Stevens
came to tho house oftensr than other women. There
was another woman Mrs. c. told me to listen to If
ecu d. Mrs C. used always TO be watching .he
men that came hsre Never hesrd the Doctor call
Mrs. G. wife dear He wa, always kind to her
except about that note
Alexander Fraser sworn-I live at No. Bord
street. have known DR.. Burdell about 10 years.
1t 10 about two months have been In the house
had acquaintance with Mis- Cunnin CHAM, ex.
cept that saw ber here now snd then. . he Doctor
has told Of two suits brought by Mrs. c., one for
breach of promise and the other for slanoer. He
said these were sll settled This about the mid
AiA of Oet0hev HA Uxya n honA think He showed