Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-01-16
tLAtNRENcE HOTEL TRAGEDY.

Ter OF Richard Carter, late oil Iama-
County, commenced in Philadelphia
lay in the Court of Oyer and Termi-
,re Judges Allison and Ludlow
days Press says -
ourt house was crowded at an early
III the witnesses and parties interes-
lie case and it was exceedingly difficult
reporters or those having official bus
tn the court to find seat.
prisoner who stands charged with this
offence against the law is a young
ervous looking man, apparently thirty
age we have been informed he is
ounger. He appeared rather restless
ited, when first brought under the
so many persons, but gradually settled
Ito a sort of lethargic dose, with his
aning on one of his nr ms, and hall de-
on the rail of the dock. His sister. a
,autiful young woman, although paie
lxety and care, sat close to hlm out
the dock. There were some other re-
of his there, near him, whose names
not ascertain, but he seemed lnsens!oie
r presepce and attentions, and scarcely
is head during the whole days pro-
Is, except on one occasion, 10 DC recoe'
~ the nephew of the murdered man.
rcnmstances which led to this catas-
ne we have learned them, are brlehy
)ws:
prisoner, while on a visit to his sister
ne n teacher at ladies' seminary IN
nptou. Delaware, became fascinated by
,nearance ofon of the pupils, and COM
j n correspondence with her. Ills SIS
,s entirely unaware of this fact for some
hut upon discovering it, demonstrated
Ter brother, having her reasons Tor dong
j told him if be desired wife that she
select one for him who would render
amy. But her remonstrances ana ad-
we're useless his eye was caught, and he
red his determination to marry the young
whose charms at FIRST sight proved SO
s,ible. This young lady was then Miss
beth McCauly, aud was the ward or
ted daughter. OF Mr.. Richard Carter the
lsed. The prisoners sister, finding hlm
mined on the match, came on to Hhiia-
ia 20 have an interview with Carter, and
lvor to disuade him from giving his con-
to what has proved an iil.omened con-
,n. Mr.. Carter, however had his own
ms for not making any resistance TO the
iage, and all the parties having met IN
city dined amicably together Oh Thanks
< day, 1856.
he prisoner having the consent of the
dian OF his intended, visited that young
constantly, aud the marriage was to come
Christmas, 1856, when it would suit all
IDS Of the parties TO be present: Inc
interested became however restless at
delay, aud early in the month OF Decem-
having met here lby concert 1t is rresum-
went 10 the house Of DR.. Wadsworth, IN
;h street and were married. -Four months
this marriage, symptoms were developed
ire. Smith, which led her husband to fear
,..See cOuche aud medica! man ana
sc Was sent for hurr!ediy, and III lew
rs full grown child vas presented to the
1niSnel and indignant husband.
Knowing his guarded reserve. before mar
e towards the young lady whom he had
he his wife. be saw he had been deceived,
ia the tenderost point TO man ofeXcita-
pgssiOus il was terrible struggle to control
rare; but he did So, and learned from his
itv wife the name Of the destroyer oil his
,ct. She added, that SIZE had not slnued
i5erateIy with him; that advantage had
N taken Of her splecpipg heIplessness out
# she vas not aware OF her condition when
married the prisoner. lie left her, and
lght the advice of counsel, who suggested
application for divorce.
" lille the necessary steps were taxing 20
.ct this object, the prisoner eudeaVored, ny
vel and adventure. TO blot out the memory
his wrong. But in vain it clung TO MN
, 4 shadow, and he returned to this city
el with ten thousand phantasies, and
gaming that every one pointed the hnger OF
IN Ut him. In this mood he learned that
rter was in town and he besought him.--
hat passed At that Interview, one alone Is
I to reveal, and his mind is chaos TO all
ye his great revenge.
lie alleges that circumstances came TO hls
owledge, after the separation from his Wl'e'
at made it not only criminal offence, bnt
ndered it Il God like work, to rid the earth
Carter. lie says he has no fears as TO The
salt Of the trial be 1t what IL VIII, ana eX,
esspS entire Indifference for life. lie VIII
ably defended by Messrs. ID. I. Brow
d Russell Vhayer and SO far as the case
S proceeded, the defence IL is anticipated
Il be insanity.
The case was opened by District Attorne!
ann in an address to the jury, aud then 10
Q Commonwealth the following wltnesse
ere examined DIR. :, Z. Brown, William
Campbell John Il. Fenner, Wm. /. Carte
lmes McCandless, and James albright
he evidence was in reference to the TACT G
le murder and is familiar, TO our readers
miths defence is insanity.
After some testimony was adduced on tn
art of the defence, the following letter wa
Fad -
LETTER 40 without date.-CoPY.
Mr.. Jno. T. Keen Il have sent the Las
er notice of dscord. How piteously awlL
, stand shiyering on the forbidden ground
+ domestic schisms.- - DO the provisors exist
hich sanction the procedure. How humll
ting in the lowest degree to wage war on
ontrite woman humbled and in the dus
tut, oh-Does she not know that sympath
my weak point. And may she not agal
e toying with my affections | must pluc
ut this right eye. But how the nerve
uiver and vince as the axe goes down Wit
IS fatal stroke and severng the right ham
rom its nerves, and muscles. How hard til
eart, to persovere in diriding himSeJ-
With what audacity can man; weak, fallbl
.uilty, man pray to God for forgiveness
ghen he impress Justice; unmixed vii
mercy. If you see my sister, console be
Z our sympathies have been too much take
am insolveut to you for your good .tehol
hip, and never expect to pay for will not
.bie and if the night Of intellect gathe
lpon me, and the spectre ghosts which hau
he maniac in the wild gusts of mental RAJ
hould keep their devilish gambols, ever b
ore my shattered throne, beautifully prese
n contrast, will thy form and visage |
And this feeling soul, looking through t
ems of its windows, radiant with its OF
ight, and moist with heavens sympathe'
lews. will make me weep even when &C
,cious of my grief. Pardon me. Sho1 Il