The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1857-08-14
From the New York Evening Posti
THE BURDELL MURDER-THE FIFTH
ACT IN THE TRAGEDY.
MRS. CUNNINGHAM ATTEMPTING TO PALM OFF 4
CHlLD-sHE IS ARRESTED.

months, was safely delivered Of child. who would
claim heir TO the Burdell estate, created a good
deal Of excitement throughout the city, which was
increased by the announcement that Mrs. Cunning
ham was under arrest, for what cause was unknown.
The following statement OF the facts in the case,
which were procured at the District Attorneys Of
fee this morning, and elsewhere, by our reporters
will shed some light upon the mystery, and disclose
lbe history OF a crime almost without parallel in
this city
DR.. hi has been in attendance, with Dr.. Cat!ih
Of Brooklyn, upon Mrs. Cunningham Dr.. Uhl had
been led 10 believe that Mrs. Q. was soon to bear a
child. She had presented all the outward appearau-
ces of one about 10 be a motheT-as he expressed II,
s<growing larger and larger every week" But Dr..
Uhl remarked about month ago that yet there
positive evidence OF pregnancy, and told her
that under the circumstances he thought it his duty
to make medical examination. Mrs. Cunningham
appeared very relucanr and put the matter off from
time 10 time. Finally she told him plainly that
she not pregnant al all that she had been
playing game, and he dr. uhl) must help her out
Or. UhI, previously to this time, had confidence in
the lady, but this bold proposition took him cou-
pleteiy aback. lie immediately consulted counsel,
and upon legal advice stated the whole matter Dis
uict Attorney Hall. Mr.. Hall told him it was his
duty 10 carry out the matter in order TO develop a
great crime, and supply the proof for the criminal 5
conviction. Dr. thI finally consented
lie told Mrs. Cunningham that he was acquainted
with California widow who was, he feared about 10
be confined, and II would be necessary to dispose OF
The child altogether, the lady going on 10 join
her husband IN California.
Mrs. Cunningham delighted. II was arranged
that neither party TO know anything the other
The '.vdow'' to be confined at house in Elm
street, aud the infant to be taken thence No. 81
Bond Street.
Mr. Hall then impaired the matter to-Dr. De la
Soniagne, and engaged him 10 assist IN the counter
plot, whenever the critical time should arrive Yes
terday morning DR.. De la Muutagnie went TO Belle
yue Hospital, and with the consent of Governor Daily.
selected babe OF Elizabeth Anderson, beautiful
little b!ue-eyed girl, born Saturday last. The
mother kissed her babe, and consented to part with
on condition that should be well taken care Of, and
returned within twety-lour hours.
Dr. L hi visited Mrs. Cunningham by appointment
at half past three O'Clock 10 the afternoon and told
her that he prepared to carry out the thing at
once that the California widow was about TO be con-
fined at No. 100 Elm street, and she must be prepa-
red 10 receive the little stranger with proper ceremo
MES. Then she said she would be confined that night
If he would produce the child by nine O'Clock. H.
was TO come and let her know quarter before
aane O'Clock, and she would send woman TO bring
the child in basket
No time was 10 be lost. Mr. Hall hired a room ol
respectable ager-beer seller at No. 100 Elm street,
and Immediate sent down suitable furniture from his
o"u house, including the basket for the baby. DR..
Ja took possession OF the premises, aud bad hardly
g0s possession when Mrs. &. was seen passing the
house and eyeiug il closely.
Policemen now indiciously posted, and cv erv-
thing was arranged. The greatest .ticulty was TO
pr ocure ''aiter-birth.' Dr. Noncague imgn-di-
ateiy posted TO Bellevue Hospital, aud succeeded 10
getting what he wanted, as we'll as the assistance of
an Intelligent Irish girl, named Mary Resaa, who
was TO act as nurse to the fictitious widow. a ply
sician also engaged TO lie in bed with night
cap on, and do the groaning for the 'S widow. -
This party arrived at 100 Elm street Just In season.
Officer VIM. r. Walsh, OF the Court OF Sessions,
was posted 10 the street opposite, and Inspectors
,peIght and DslLas ia Bend Street Tie physisian
VINO was 10 peTsonate the ''wldow assisted Dr. Mon
tagnle IN certain operations necessary to give The
chIid the appearance Of a new born babe, and then
went 10 bed. Some private marks were also made
on the chiId's head, with nitrate of silver. mes
senger was sent 10 81 Bond street.
Shortly after Capt. Speght saw Mrs. Cunningham
leave her house; followed her into Fourth Avenue
car where she was recognized bV the conductor anl
some passengers who spoke to Capt. Speight about
her. She as disguised in quzsi nuns dress. The
Captain followed her into Eu street until she disap
peared into the lager beer saloon.
lie then returned TO his post. In few moments
Dr. h came out aud asked the officers opposite WhgtG
er they bad seen the woman leave the house She
had passed out quietly that he had failed TO perceive
her.
The officers next repaired to No 81 Bond street,
where they leaned that Mrs. Cunningham bad
gone out, but had not returned, and that
with , white bat had po1a in T~T}is was Dr. CAT
l,1 of Broolvn who was ASSISTING Mrs. C. in GOOD
ann
Dr., uootaonie at once went to the corner Of the
Fo,,erv and Rord str.at .bara he met Mrs C,nni,,-
ham IN the nunss dress. with Isrge basket in her
hands In which he had placed The baby. She went
ipfo her house.
1t had been arranged between her and Dr.. Chl that
sus so4l' Ss"" ~ Ulssnl I MAJ 70 HIS 'o'se' A'
g otg'Hs'5 ''e ia" "r =" 't0 y s-,
He soo' !'"'s "'l anu H''H'' an, ~ 70 ~,
,ne oiIe9 vac" "e"t Up Dy 'NF 'L''' ~ =, 'o''ey
dHecuoa' Fons me orii' an" entered I0eE were
et ~ Two women a .ne uooI' VINO '".o'''l'o 'neu,
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