The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-12-12

SUICIDE ny IAupssrx-DrArroiSrHT LovK rHr
CAr1Coroner Perry held inquest yesterday, at the
Western Hotel, Cortland, street. upon the body Of
named Charles Gilmore, nephew Of Alderman Griflths
of the Tenth ward, who committed suicide by taking an
overdose Of laudanum Deceased, appeared, had lately
arrived from Scranton Pa for tho purpose Of having
interview with young lady in Brooklyn with whom he
IN love. The interview proved unhappy one, and
had such effect upon the mind Of the deceased that he
determined to commit suicide Accordingly lac purchased
two ounces Of laudaHum for that purpose. About ga
O'Clock Thursday night be applied at the Western Hotel
for He registered his the book and then
proceeded TO his bedroom. About 10 O'Clock yesterday
morning some Of the domesscs the hotel discovered
the deceased in unconcious state, and evidently
suffering from the effects Of poison. The alarm was
promptly given, and a messenger was sent after
Dr. Young, Of the Astor House; but all medical
aid proved Of little avail the deceased rallied
lie continued to sink rapidly until about noon when he ex
PRED On searching the bottle marked "laudanum
fouId between the mattress and the bed In the poe
kes Of decesseds clothing found application for
situation the Metropolitan police, and also letter from
a young sdy-the one with whom be had fSrmed the
fortunate aaehment-vhch were taken possession Of by
and consequently not put IN evidence. Tho Jury Ia
this satisfied that was one Of suisde and
dered verdict accordingly Deceased was about thirty
years OF age, and was a native Of this state.
srppES DKArH oF A NssRo.-John II White, a negro,
while on his way from Bosom 10 this city yesterday took
sick on board the Fall River boat and died shortly after
bis arrival In New York The body Of deceased was taken
10 the First precinct station house. where inquest
held by Coroner Perry posi- mortem examination,
made by Drs Fnnell and Ferguscn showed that death
had been caused by Of the stomach. Deceased
inmate Of the Coored Iuuatic Asylum at Boston
for sorno months, and becoming convaescent, al
lowed 20 proceed TO his former homo this city, whea he
seized with sudden illness, above referred 10
No FOUNDATION FAI-Coroncr Hills vas called
upon to hold inquest No 1875 Fast Twelfth street,
upon the body Of man named Patrick Duffy who, Il
supposed had died through the malpractice Of hs
attending physician. A post mortcm examination Of the
body made by Dr. Beach, showed that death had been
caused hy adhesion Of the peura and Inflammation Of the
lungs. Thus the physician who attended deceased was
exonerated from all blame IN the matter Duffy a
native Of Ireland, and was ~ years OF age.
THE Iarx SUDDEN DgArH IN A BATHING ESTABLISHMENT -
Coroner Gamble held inquest yesterday No 14t Mott
street, upon the body Of the who died suddenly
Thursday while taking vapor bath Tho deceased
ascertaned 10 be Marcus 1epseger Hs brother testified
that he had been afflicted with rheumatism, and In
the habit Of hkng baths therefor IN. Ferguson made
posjnorcm examination>of the body, when w@ shown
ihafdeaih had been caused by apopexy Verdict
accordingly Deceased was ~ years q age, and was
native OF Prussia.
Fatal HArcBwAY AorprSr-Coroncr Gamble also held
an inquest upon the body Of man named Thomas II.
morning, from the effects Of injuries received the evening
previous by falling through the hatchway Of No rs
Park row. Deceased hosting up goods from the
backwards and fell 10 the basement beneath receiving
such severe injuries about the head that he died In
quence. Verdict OF accidental death. Deceased 81
years Old, and was native Of Ireland