The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-11-20
BrOOxklyr, City News.

Tn SoUra BRookIrr Hosropw-b~yxmaAro, Bpo~s
TIN Coxomss. investigation was commenced yester.
day, before Coroner Reddng jury 10 inquire into
the circumstances attending the death OF James Hart
was killed on Tuesday evening in consequence OF blows
and kicks dealt alleged by William Cullen, who ia still
at large The following is the jury empanelled.--
Michael Derwin, Timothy Quinn,
Inomas larkn, Isaac N. loughton,
Patrick McPeck Jacob Bowers
VIM. D. Cochran, Simon Reynolds
The testimony taken Is as follows
DR.. VIM. II Van Duyne sworn-I reside at No II Bond
street, made post morteni examination with DR.. Gray
on the body OF deceased there small abrasion
about two inches 10 tho left OF the medium line OF the
neck one confused wound the len side of the CHEEK
under the small scratch at the extremity of
on left side; small confused wound the angle OF the
on left side; small scratch tho middle rim OF loft
severe small scratch the right side Of the neck small
abrasion on right knee large confused wound left side
OF the head at the junction OF the temple and parea
bones; confused wound the of the head, and
confused wound in the lower part OF the abdomen fluid
blood between the membranes the brain and the brain
about four Of blood at the base Of the BRAIN
the cause OF death congestion of the brain thinks
such wound could be produced by blow or fall
To Juror-Thinks could fall the distance the de-
ceased IS stated to have fallen ana get up again without
being apparently injured.
Dr. d. T. Gray heard tho testimony of preceding wit
ness, and agreed with him in every particular.
Joseph Walker sw0rn-Reside IN Columbia street. be-
tween Pacific and Amty streets; knew james HART the
deceased saw him last about dusk Tuesday evening"
al Dir James Dllons store, in Columbia street, wbero
was engaged az work; some conversation occurred be-
tween US about the arrest Of named Fehey and he
struck me- We became engaged in scuie and Sir Dillon
separated VIZ; Hart then left and went outside the
sidewalk Cullen up and told him TO go home Hart
abused Cullen, who showed or pitched him into cellar
way Hart out Of the cellar apparently unnjured
and squared of to fight Cullen blows struck
directed TO go into the store by Mr.. Dillon, and
more at the time engaged in the struggle with Hart
struck him. but do not know that scratched HIM fell
down and he rolled over me- deceased and myself were
In the samo busnesscarryug passengers TO Governors
Island; worked IN opposition; never quarreed with him
before.
Edward McGrorty sworn-Reside al No A Main street:
was acquainted with deceased and with VIM. Cullen saw
Hart about ten minutes before no killed. it
sne eysnng 81 uuesasy, NOV TO- saw tns disturbance
got up he said If he could get hold Of brckbas stone
that he would knock Cuens bloody brains out he called
street and picked up something; back when Cullen
met him. and took from him (Hart whatever he had in
his hand he took hold Of Hart by he throat and threw
him down; they struggled little while down. when CuI
len released himself and gave Hart two kicks
about the head or neck; Hart was taken to the
sidewalk and laid there apparently eess he lying
on his face took hold Of him with Mike Walsh and
ried him home he died after being taken the
house. some fifteen minutes anerward; Cullen did no,
jump him. he kicked him pretty hard did not knock
him down; threw him down, Bart having hold of him.
Michael Walsh sworn--Resdes at 81 Pacific street
the scue between Hart and Walker, but did not see the
difficulty between Cullen and Hart; this fight about
three clock 10 the Afternoon in front Of Waaces liquor
store the of Columbia and Pacific Streets did
not Cullen that evening aided Mcrorty in carrying
Hart home after he injured; Hart had some liquor in
HIM, but was sober enough 10 walk and fight
The witness, Walker, subsequently stated that he had
difficulty with deceased about three four O'Clock
Tuesday. Hart killed between six and o'clock
in the evening.
The investigation was here adjourned until Monday next
ut two O'Clock r. NJ
Tm WATER WoRxs.-The first water from Raisely's
pond was introduced into the Rdgewood reservoir on
Thursday, with donkey engine, which is capable Of
pumping about million gallons in twenty -four hours.
II is confidently expected that water will be
duced into the city the first week in December AZ
as there is sufficient water the pipes will be tested by
tons.
day next November - there will be two branches OF tho
Circuit Cour, held in Kings countyone by Judge lott
and by Judge Fmott--both OF which will be continued
through the week unless the calendar before disposed
Of Al the opening Of the Court In tho morning OF each
the calendar will be called through by Judge Emott.
When neither OF the parties to then called shall
appear such cause win be passed for the term When
only Of the parties shall appear the viii be d
posed Of.