The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-11-06

se""cion, Imposition, Love, Marriage, Sepa-
ration, Jealousy and Revenge.
FROM Inc philadelphia rrcss, Nov. 81

from the Philadelphia Press Nov 81
A.od. hali past I'VE o'clock yesterday afternoon the
nos, o snoesng Tragedy which has ever been lot to
south side OF Chestnut street far as we can learn tho
facs appears that Mr. Richard Carter the President OF
the Anthracite Rank Of Tamaqua schuykill county ar
rived in the city, and took up his quarters at the above
hotel, yesterday few days previous 70 this young
man, who gave his name Thomas Washington smith
arrived here from the South and put up the Madison
House. Az the above hour yesterday afternoon Carter
and smith were observed sitting upon sofa, the cor
er Of the parlor fronting Chestnut street. There
nothing exciting in their manner and the casual
observer would have supposed that they were engaged
the most friendly conversation. They occupied
their seats for considerable length Of time, when
Smith drew from his pocket Colts revolver. Both par
ties arose from their seats, when Smith firing
upon Carter At the third fire Carter fell mortay wound
d, and Smith fired two loads into the body of tho
wounded man while lying PROSTATE upon the 6oor. Tho
appearances OF the dying upon the floor a pool OF
ood, and the coolness of the murderer, who quietly
walked of and the terror which depicted on every
conntenance IN the room, was scene most shocking
The wounded man died in few moments, and was
to his room % in the upper par. Of the building
be in the vicinity at the time took Smith the Central
police station where he appeared perfectly cool and COL
The officer searched the prisoner, found upon hs
person SIX barrellcd revolver and bowie knife Four
barrels Of the revolver had been discharged the others
still heavily loaded with ball
HEARING At THE MAYORS OFFICE.
hearing Of the prisoner had a the Mayors Office,
before Alderman Eneu at O'Clock.
The prisoner, who is rather young looking man, or
medium height and dark complex xon with dark hair and
moustache stated that his Thomas Washington
smith, and that he was thirty of age He claimed
permanently, travelling from place place an agent
for some mercantile house commercial agency.
n :. Fleming, Of Allegheny City was sworn and de-
present at the shooting by the prisoner He saidI
sitting in the front paror of the hotel; up and walk
ed out and as did the prisoner and the
shot sitting the sofa the back part Of the
or, talking; went out into the back paror and then
turned into the front again, and did So when within
about ten feet Of whore the two sitting they got up
and the prisoner pulled out his revolver and shot
twice. the other then fell to the floor and the prisoner
shot him twice again making four shots in ALL The pri
soncr then pulled out his Knife and stated that he would
submit himself 10 the officers OF the law, one
else, and walked out Of the hotel walked after him
short distance but returned and found person trying
to ift the wounded man up to afford him relief but i
been examination Of the body further than opening
shirt in his breast but think he shot in the back
well as the breast could not how many Of the shots
took effect.
Alderman Eneu the prisoner-ave you any questions
10 ask the witncssY
Prsoner--No, sir, do not desire it,
james Mctandless, Of Allegheny city sworn, and
dcposed folows the prisoner at the bar and the
who killed sitting and conversing together in the
paror Of the 81 Lawrence Hotel and passed repassed
them twice. short time after whilst was sitting
at the table in the reading room reading paper with my
back 10 them heard pistol shot, and turned my head
and saw the man who was killed in the act Of falling upon
his face, and the prisoner shoot him again; he shot him
Afterwards in the back he lying his face the
floor the only exclamatons made by the dying
Oh oh the prisoner after the shooting said that all he
asked protection and inquired for officer that he
might give himself up TO the law he then walked out Of
the south side md then crossed 10 the other followed
him, and ~ his side nj time, when he remarked
ton, and that must touch him but aIrJ1lcer
O. How many shots took encctY n I &ny two
shots fred and only saw two wounds, which in the
breast near each nipple
O. Did you hear the conversation A. could hear them
talking, but not what said II appeared to be
dinary conversation and not in anger
The prisoner again declined 70 question tho witness
l. T. Campbell sworn--T am one Of the proprctors Of
the 81. Lawrence Hotel was in my offcc whom the
firing commenced; the name Of the deceased Richard
Carter hs residence amaqra, and he Is President or
is the prisoner also stopping at your hote2 A. No,
O Where did you first see himp A. I saw him as he
was firing the third shot was In my Office, which
he end Of the parors, with large communicating doors
etwcon, and my attention was called by tho report Of
ito looked into the parlor, when heard second
ort. and ~ that time the prisoner front OF
Tho doorway and Mr. Carter appeared % make plunge
"a him 10 catch him. when he ilred the third shot,
carter fell he then shot him again did not the two
frst shots 'hs gentleman (ho prsoncr) then went out
o tho hotel and proceeded down the and followed
close until he the OF Ninth street where
officer arrested him he delivered 70 the officer his p.
to and bowie knife, and asked protection.
Q Was there any loud conversation between the paa-
esf A. 40 sir two shots took effect in the breast, bu,
could not tel whether the others took effect the de-
ceased has not yet been stripped.
James Albright No. u q the Reserve Corps, sworns-I
the lower side, having in charge woman whom I had
arrested for stealing, and whom was taking back to the
store when tho prisoner pointed out 70 by per-
who said that he had shot a the 81 Lawrence
Hotel; handed the to another and
wen, w 70 the prisoner tapped him on the shoulder, and
told him wanted him; he took his bowie knife, and
held in his right hand handed Il over me when
asked him for ii he also handed bis pistol and asked
my protection, which promised aud brought him down
The officer here identified the pistol, which Is one Of
Colts sx barrelled reyovcrs and said that cooked
when tho prisonea took OF h pocket lie also dcn-
tilted the bowie knife which about twelve inches long,
and encased red morocco case, with spring. with the
Tom. Wash. Smith, nc Bows route, Washington,
n t,te. b,.n o,.ttn,rn =, ,.,. - -, a.. u. -
cited hand the edge very sharp, and Ia places
had been away by the ffiton. The kuHs must
scratched.
The examination hero co4e.i, and the pr-oner wss
committed for trial Before DC was removed, the prisoner
/ Iackowedge killed the man do not wish -
Alderman Eneu-l advise you not say uythng that
may convict you The charge against you grave one,
upon which you Will he tried for your life.
rrsoner-i DO not wish 10 deny n
Alderman Encu-You had better keep quiet. O3cer
Albright, remove the prisoner.
The prisoner, (vey much excited, and stepping NJ into
the witness stand II the Mayors desk win you
allow 10 make sat nonv
Aiderman--You bet ls.,ter not make any statement
Prscncr-Iwih T. make my statement stand hero
an honest man, and what the country claims of mo
ready H. 5un,
Alderman Fneu-Alb,igh,, yoa bad better remove the
Pri.oncr-will you not listen 10 mei
The PRISONER was then taken below md locked up, and
coon after removed Moyamcnsng son IN custody OF
Lieut. nnckhart and officers Albright and Young Of The
Reserve Corrs When the prisoner was brought out Of
tho cell ~ was rather more excited than the hearing
Tic had segar IN hs mouth, 4 which he puned most
vigorously With an evident attempt 70 Keep his self
posccesou III was placed IN private carriage, and
while The WY y prison conycrset cutie freely With
the officers H. SAID committing this act he thought,
under the circumstances he had done his religious duty
done justice between Col and man and % himself.
Itru nlekhart told him IL would be better FOR him %
make M admission ~ the terrible crime q which he was
charged but the prisoner paid attention the precan
lion II tho ofcer and said he desired but one hk-
~ have a wCman sent for. (hc did not say what
tut \ inferred that II was his wife y and then II -
would give him knife he would give the world no more
trouble about him He arrived ~ the prison az eight
O'Clock. and after being searched locked up.
lie Informed The officers that h. had been stopping at
the Madison House IN Second street above Market and
had been there for several days AZ rst he refused %
tell where he stepped tut subsequently, stated 70 Lieut.
Hekhart where hls baggage could be found lie alleges
that be last came from Cecil county, Md.