New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-02-16
A VISIT TO THE TOMBS.

OF the parties implicated in the murder Of DIR. Bur-
dell Mrs. Cunningham, John j. Eckel and George
Vail Snodgrass are now in the TOmbs-the latter hav-
ing been taken down yesterday afternoon. Misses
Helen and Augusta Cunningham still under arrest
at No 81 Bond street. We understand that il is the
intention OF the authorities to place them in the Con-
vent Of the Sisters Of Mercy in Houston street. untl
their is disposed Of This will be far more satis-
factory course for the present than to mpson them
the Toubs.
One of cur reporters visited the Tonibs yesterday
afternoon and obta'nec interesting facts in regard
to the suspected parties
MRS. CUNNINGHAM.
This lady is coufued Ill the second corridor Of the
female prison, where che occupies a cell in company
with an IrishwoInsn named Fsgn who has for long
time been inmate otthe prison She bears trying
situation with remark orttude and receives WRIT
ors with and dignity that would to Convey
the impression that she felt conscious of her innocence
AS our reporter entered the corridor which her cell
is situated che appeared walking toward him. but she
perceived the presence Of strangers than she
retreated TO her cell. She attirsd in mourning
dress and dark shawl, and her head was uncovered.
In appearance and dress she looked much the ssne as
when before the Coroner the night after the murder
except that sne seemed calm and collected thso
she did then. AS our reporter passed her cell she
turned her face 10 the wall aud bent her head that
only her back visible though anxious to escape
observation and inquiry One of the lady visitors who
raw and eonversed with her yesterday asked her why
She woman Of full age and ripe experience, ever
consented to place herself IN so equivoca situation
by keeping her marriage to DR.. Burde eecret7 She
replied that che afraid of the Doctor, as he had
sworn that she divulged the marriage before the
time that he would take life. She further stated
that he always kept two large loaded pistols in his
room, and she thinks they may be found there in
bis closet. Ths reason he did Lot attend the party
was because che tol3 him if he did. that she would
there proclaim herseE his wife and be told her if ste
did he would blow he brains out upon the spot; and
she added, he would certainly have done it, his tenn
per was go very violent. She says no tongue can tel
how she loved tina, man. not xthstsndng she stood in
such mortal fear of her life. Yesterday morning che
remarked after reading the testimony about the pur-
chase of the das ger By Snodgrsss, 60" have doobt
that matter will be sl cleared up and the party who
really bought il will come forward and exonerate
" him from the charge" One of her visitors i'm
pressed by q somewhat singular remark which she
Involuntary made without any apparent to elicit
it. 1t to the effect that she had but itte or no
strength in her hands. why said she, 81 could
not lift two pound weight" In all her convetsa-
laid az her door and SCOTS at the IDEA that she could
have committed it; or that the community believe
that she did. Why SAID she, 81 is not possible
".or themto prove anything against U.s. / was will
ling to tel all l knew, but they would not
:" believe ne my daughters and yet tney
"are tie soul OF truth" When asked if che
had Fri, Ids TO whom che could confde her little boys
she said she had brother and sister, but as she had
yet gors to them for assistance, should not
ask il low We und.rstand that the poor little fellows
will be kindly cs,ei for by benevolent gentleman
sidmg IL Bond street who on intimate terms with
the family and fully *iievss il their innocence.
MIR. ECKEL.
Cell No. a. in the second Corridor Of the male priscn
j. The apartment occnpied by Mr.. JOIN J. Ecke.
When cur reporter entered thus corridr, Mr.. Eckei
WAS holding convers zion with Meesys. Draper and
Bel Governors o. the Alms-House. Sol sitter their
departure be int OF iced himself ana Mr. Eckel who
We. stan6ing out il ne corridor, willingly entered irto
conversaioG on the sl-eIgrossing topic. He SAID ae
was very comfortable, anu seemed narvelously c in
selpoe~ sssed .or man charged with the aeinous
crime OF mafd-r His meals are sept il from re-tan-
raat and he bas the privilege of light ct nght If he
wishe it Newspaper cigars and other luxuiies are
allowed him, and lie says that wdth one exception he
hss eIpeiaced none bat the ksdest treatment sysr