New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-02-03
HARVEY BURDELL. ~ D.
Bore Jan. 8, l7l2
Died Jan. 81. lSJ7.

Az IscIDEST.
At the commencement Of the examination on Sunday
afternoon, Of the clergy man who performed the mar
rage ceremony the Coroner asked witness If he
married the deceased and MT. Cunningham"
Before answering witness desired deceased and
was accordingly conducted by the Coroner iuto the
front room where the body lay. Witness
closely sGutinized the countenance of de-
ceased, but said he could Dot remember
the features. The Coroner then hsd Mr.. Csn-
prcham brought into the room, and again asked the
mris, the question as to the marriage. He scanned
her features but said he could not positively recognize
either her or the deceased At this time the Coroner
noticed the presence Of Mr. Clinton and another law
YER counsel for Mrs. C.. and ordered the officer TO
clear the room, rtmarklng that he would have
present at this interview Mr.. Clinton asserted his nigh.
10 be present, but gave way and retired. During the
conyeration betw, en- the Coroner and the minister.
Mrs. Cunningham gszed at the face of deceased,
and became much affected-her tears flowing copOus-
w. STOPPING over she took the cold hand Of the de-
ceased and kissed it, when she led from the room
by the officer.
ABOUT MR.. ECkEL.
7. has been ascertained that on the morning when
the murder was discovered, Mr. Eckellef the housea,
an carly and unusual hour and proceeded to his place Of
business in Stanton street Mrs Cunnin gham followed
in caiage and he stood talking with her halt all hour
or more at the carriage door, opposite his factory. He
was seen to give her roll OF bills This translired
before breakfast.
The Deputy Coroner in the course of his ipvestiga-
ton. found Mr. and Mrs. Stevens, residing Of No 81
Mercer street, who intimate friends Of Mr. Bur
dell Mrs Stevens has been in the habit of visiting
Dr. Burde on professional business for the past two
wears or more and the Doctor has frequently spokeno
her of his affairs and remarked that MIS- Cunningham
desired TO force him into a marriage. She also re-
ferred to Eckel, calling him Van DOlan, as having
been frequently spoken Of by the Doctor. DR.. Bar
dell had frequently said to her that he was afraid to
remain in the house at night, as he believed he had
bitter enemies under he roof
The Coroner. on obtaining this information, caused
Ecke to be taken Into the presence of Mr.. ard Ms.
Stevens, but neither Of them recognized him at that
time. They said the person they knew as Van Dolan
had dark hair; whereas, this man was quite bald lie
was reconveyed to his CELL which the DeputyCoroner,
having occasion room after TO visit, found glazed cap
and in it Eckels wig. The prisoner then exclaimed
"Obi forgot my wig" and Immediately put it on
when before Mr.. and Mrs. s., however, he made no
aluson to bis wig when they spoke OF mis- badness
According to a statement made by the head waiter
of Mr. Peteler the confectOner, Mr. Ecke, for sew
eral months past was in The daily habit Of visiting the
establishment of Mr.. Petetr, where be used to meet
A lady (whom he, the waiter considered to be one OF
the nymphs of the pav6) about noon, and part iking
of refreshments with her; and that nearly every
occasion he observed the lady hand to Eckel o.
money but whether it exceeded the expense incurred
for refreshments or not be could not say They COM
AZ 4. lar'z aa1o ha uolf
in October and continued their daily meetings during
that and the two following months when they had
some eercation at the saloon after which they ceased
coming together or meeting there but each continued
TO Witt the saloon at different times. The lady in
question. in Der latter visits frequently accompa
MED by little boy whom he thought about four
wears old She was aowedt to contract an indebtedness
for her refreshments, and when asked for it che
discontinued her visits. Who the lady was the waiter
was unable to say, but believed that she lived in
Twenty-thhd street. NJ. Eckel subsequent to his
NEE 70 with the lady sometimes accompanied by
tall gentleman whom he saw again at the party given
b. Ms Cunningham on the night Of the ith OJanl4ry
when Mr.. Peieler supplied the yiands. He suppose
there were about GO couples present There were four
musicians besides the pianist engaged there. They
had four baskets Of champagne; two bottles of it were
opened for the music ans. Mrs Cunningham ordered
the supper but in the evening Mr.. Eckel went down
into the basement to ask If everything ready for
the company TO 90 down. Mr. Eckel appeared 10 act
ociousy in the matter. The basement was so crowded
that number Of the quests had to take their refresh
mepts in the hall Of the basement floor.
Mr.. Eckel is man # powerful frame about 5 feet
inches high. He was born in October, lsA! His
comule xion tawney bilious, hair light brown, soil
and curly The top Of his head is bald, but he has
lately covered with scratch wig. He Is pltted with
the smallpox, ard wears heavy beard and mus
taehe. which have recently been dyed black HIS
e,es are light blue and bis nose has the Hebrew curve
He seems frank and ready 10 answer every question
prt 10 him, and when addressing any one does
no, fear 70 look them full in the face.
He il a dealer in hides ard fat at No. III Stanton
,,reet. II was yesterday shown in evidence hat ne
l. 4 bis residence so early Saturday morning to meet
q business engagement of considerable importance in
yo!yiDg the payment Of some - 100.
person supposed to be Ecke has called frequently
upon a gentleman residing 10 Mercer street, and To-
pusted 70 him hist he had good reason to be jealous
Of Dr.. Bnden, and advised him to visit the residence
Of the latter and keep trct watch over it, as II Is
row supposed for the purpose OF throwing suspicion
upon bin in tAe present case. Yesterday morning ne
gentleman Of Mercer street went TO the Station'hon'e
for the purpose OF escertaIing whether NJ Eekei was
the came Individual He recognized Eckel, but found
him altered almost 10 prevent recognition. II was
shortly siteward explained by the discovery hat his
Wink Ts had been recently dyed
IR. BURDELL AND MRS. CUNNINGHAM.
Dr. BVrdeN in & recent conversation with gentle
man res ling within few steps Of his own house
understood have minated his intention OF giving up
the raotce Of bic profession the ensuing sPrng win