The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-03-12

ed LIQUID was introduced Professor Doremus proceeded
AZ M ,ene 70 describe the anay zaton Of the contents
OF ne oody OF tue deceased and with wand pointed out
on the diagrams the methods and effects Of the various
other substance known to chemists that viii produce
such results the stomach contained about table spoonful
colon ana rectum had reddened spots
indicating Inflammation; the stomach were
treated with water and - acid they yielded no stain
arsenic contained there also tested for opium
with hope Of success for il yet to be that
opium can be found at SO long period after DEATH the
liquid procured from the stomach was then intro
duced to the apparatus and produced yellow stains,
leaving the suspicion Of the presence OF sui,
phurate Of arsenic they have aimee been oxydzed,
ard responded with the liquid chemical test OF arsec
Tie white cysallnes found werealso examined by The
mcroecope and showed the presence OF arsenous acid
the quantity taken from the intesnes scarcely half
tea spoonful the Of the vscera (not including all,
been prev ousIy examined) weighed lib Boz and con-
sisted the pancreas bladder uterus, large and small
from the napkins witness described the process BY
which he tested the viscora the saIpated hydrogen
was tested for 5o hours and found to be pure and without
arsenic. There glass exhibited in which
sixteen glass tubes containing various shades Of arsenca
stains from the remains of Mrs. Sophia Stephens the Pro
essor also described how these Produced and the
process Of science to which they We're subjected.
9 What amount Of arsenic did you ind R that bodys
further as sad as tho
coffin was also ana and found 10 be free from arsenic
portion Of the shroud auayzed and found free from
arsenic three samples OF the clay grave OF
the deceased tested with similar result no ar
senc was found in the soil.
absorbed into the bodyY This would depend upon the
manner In which IL introduced some or IL mightbe
discharged by vomiting and evacuation.
In the OF his further testimony Professor Dore
mus gave bis reasons for believing that arseuic s not
constituent OF the human body fatal dose variously
estimated case is reported whero and quarter
grains proved fatal his impression to the amount Of
arsenic 10 prove fatal dose that from two TO four
record where larger doses have been given without fatal
results arsenic found in this body in the several In
estmes arsenic found throughout the vscera and in
the mufcles fat, skin and bonea; the symptoms are,
generally described burning pain pain In the throat
again. may attack the system the system may
be prostrated and partially paray zed again, may pro-
ducethough not Invariably ly-darrhoa; it may produce
appearance Of the connepance death commonly
suing by the being in state Of collapse; these
few Of the prominent characteristic symptoms Of
poison BY arsenic; the urine Is generally scantysome-
sivc odor; the discharges generally precede DEATH but
may occur earlier obtain my knowledge Of these symp
toms from analysis Of two hundred Of arHenca
poisoning, carefully prepared by Dr. Lcc and from other
sources.
After or questions the defendants counsel sus-
pended their further examination.
The testimony Of Professor Doremus, which given
In distinct, clear and graceful manner elected marked
attention and comu snded the profound silence
DR.. VIM Detmold was examined by Mr.. Sedgwick, and
gave his opinion Of the symptoms poisoning by arsenic
Vomiting, sometimes streaked with BLOOD intense burn
ing pain, extending upwards and downwards, a. to
render the stomach painful to the touch thirst which
cnquen chable diarrhua sometimes sreaked with blood
anxiety wild expression Of the eye, and prosration
Of all the vital powers; the urine sometimes entirely
secreted there Is derium in few convusions
but by far the greater number afflicted with paralysis
The hour Of adjournment having arrived the Court rose
to meet again on Saturday morning at ten O'Clock.