The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1859-11-17

HOMICIDE BY A NORFOLK MAN.--it will
appear from the following proceedings of the
report OF an inquest held in Richmond, that
arthur Cavsnaugh cigar maker, formerly
OF this place, has otteR himself into treu-
BILE.
An inquest was held in RichmoAd Mon
day afternoon, upon the body of Barney
smith, who was killed Sunday night, by Al.
tnur Cavanaugh, in the lager beer saloon of
WIN. Il. Schonborn, on Wall street, A post
mortem examination by Drs. Peachy and
conway, revealed the fact that the blow was
received Immediately back of, and slightly
above the right ear, producing a compound
fracture of the skull and rupturing an arte.
ry. The following is the evidence elicitea
before the Coroner
VIM. E. Schonborn saoorn-On SUNDAY
night about 10 O'Clock, Barney Smith came
into us saloon, IN company with Cavanaugh,
ana young man named Peter Disney. and
drank together, Smith drinking lager. AZ
ter drinking, Smith ordered some cheese and
bread, without inviting Cavanaugh, and
they TOOK seats opposite to each other
at the TABLE. While sitting there quar-
rel ensued, during which Cavanaugh rose
up and said, 81 could have struck Won once nee
to night, but would not do such a mean
thing" Smith made some reply, which wit
ness did not remember, but did not think it
offensive; soon after which, Cavanaugh said
he would 60 home and go to bed. Before he
got to the door, Smith spoke to him in an in
suting manner; on which Cavanaugh turn
ed round, and taking rock from his pocket.
tnrew IL at smith, and Immediately ran, pur.
sued by Disney. Witness went to Smith
and spoke to him, but received no answer
disney came back in few moments, from
pursuing Cavanaugh, and on seeing the con-
dltlon OF Smith pronounced him dead. Wit
ness told MIN to go for doctor, which Dis
ney said he would do, and thereupon left the
saloon, but returned no more that night AS
soon as his barkeeper returned, witness sent
MIN over to the watch-house, where he found
Mr. Irueheart and two watchmen. Witness
related the circumstances of the affair.
whereupon, the watchmen went to the board
ing house, kept by Mrs. Coghill, where they
found the prisoner in bed, and arres tinS
him took him back to the saloon. When he
saw that Smith was dead. he said he could
not have killed him, but that somebody must
have poisoned him. Cavanaugh was then
removed to the cage.
Peter Disney, sWorn-Was in the lager
~, SNtoA.O VI Honmau, On w all street., about
y O'Clock Sunday might. Had been there
about fifteen minutes, when deceased and
Cavanaugh came in together and called for
drinks. Gould not say which called for
them but was pressingly invited by Smith
"to take something" After drinking. wit
ness and Smith played against Cavanaugh
ana Lehman at bagatelle, both parties WIN
ming game. Witness then accompanied
deceased and Cavanaugh to Schonborns sa-
VI ho foil
witness and Smith, the prisoner meanwhile
eating some bread and sausage. Having fin
ished the game, Smith called for bread and
cheese for himself and witness, and the two
sat down at table, Cavanaugh taking a
seat on the opposite side. While seated. The
prisoner said to Smith, 'I'll bet have bet
ter weight about me than what YOU have,
and, Vim confirmation, struck the pocket of
his coat upon the table. Soon after, Uava-
door, turned and threw stone at Smith,
who fell from the table. Cavanaugh ran
away. Witness did not hear any anory
words between deceased and prisoner but
thought all they said was in fun. Both were
slightly intoxicated.
Phillip Rock, sacorn-Am barkeeper fer
Mr.. Schonborn. Was not present at time of
the occurrence. Knew nothing of it til sent
to the cage for the night police.
Mr.. Antelletti, ssUorn-Was present when
the watchmen brought Cavanaugh into
Schonborn's saloon to see Smiths body
Prisoner took the hand of deceased, and af-
ter looking at him for moment, let it fall,
remarking, "poor Barney he is dead.
threw the stone, but was not the cause OF his
DEATH"
The evidence being submitted to the Jury,
they rendered the following verdict, without
retiring:
We, the jury, believe the deceased, Bar
ney Smith, came to his death from the eff
fects OF blow. from rock, thrown by the
prisoner, Arthur Cavanaugh, with intent
to kill.
The stone with which the fatal blow was
given, was exhibited to the jury. 1t is an
ordinary paving stone, sharp and jagged on
one side, and weighs about two pounds.
Inc case will come before the Mayor again
to-day.
Cavanaugh was examined before Mayor
Mayo on Tuesday last, and remanded to
Jail to await farther examination at the Hus-
tings Court
Our citizens will remember this unhappy
young man when we tell them that he was
lame, one leg being very crooked, which
has rendered him cripple through life.
SELECT CouNcIL.-At a meeting of the
Select Council, Nov. 18th, 1859:
Present-E. +. Tabb, Esq president W
I Harrison, Esq, (Vice President, Messrs.
g W Cowdery, q G Armstead, John A Ros-
sin, A L Hill, E PendIeton.
The minutes of the last meeting were read
and approved.
REPORTS CALLED For.
From the Committee on streets, wit refer |
ence to the matter of opening accommodation |
lane. The Chairman being absent mo report |
was made; and on motion of Mr.. Hill, the |
matter was continued in the hands of the |
Committee until the next regular meeting.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL.
The proceedings Of the Common Council,
submitted for concurrence were severa lly