The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-06-15

Interesting Deyeiopme nts-Appearance
OF Mary Real, the Prfsoner-Testimony
Of Wilbur F. Brown, VIM. Cruger,
James M. Wisdall, Michael Real, u.
M. Bassett, OHicer McFail and Others
Verdict OF the Jury, sc.
The inquest in the Of Peter c. Real who shot
dead by his wife, at his place Of business No. 25c Bread
way Friday afternoon held yesterday forenoon,
by Coroner C1n in the presence OF the prisoner and
large number OF anxious spectators.
The investigation unusually interesting, and re-
puravn case N many respects.
proof against the accused overwhelming but she
bore against the array Of evidence with singular for
tude and self possession Miss Stswart,or rather Mrs
Real she calls herself, heavy blue veil during
the inquest but removed 1t from time to time, when it
became for the witnesses To Identify her, She
is Ugh: comp.exionsd woman. Of slender form.
and rather below the medium height. Her coun
ia expressive Of mldness rather than
passion and poor index to her real character. She
her hair In rifgets and atired in light drab
ccored dress and cloak. During tbs examination she
conversed quito freely with Captain Petty and Mr. Can
trel but in such low tone Of voice to render her
words naudibe.
All the witnesses being in attendance the Coroner pro-
cseded jury Of the following named gentle
Thomas :. Lear, H. o, Baker
James Devliu, ID. III. Iawr,nce
5. II. Lyoi, TC. Newton,
Tho examination Of the various witnesses was ;hsr
proceeded, with follows
THE INTERVIEW.
wilbur r. Brown, being duly sworn, dsposed as fol
lowsYsstsrday afternoon, about twenty minutes past
three O'Clock in the store No. 200 Broadway when
lady In and Mr. Real her. the prisoner
is the lady question: they stood the and talked
snr ahnu Nvs min han Mr. paal ~ -,
they both went out Of the door; saw motion made
by Mr.. Real as II 20 grasp the woman; saw the
motion through glass door, as they standing the
halt then lost sight Of them and supposed they had
goue down stairs; just then a flash and heard
report; the next thing their coming in at the
door that they went out Of; young In the store
named Jas. wsdar, took hold Of the lady; INN da,s
y for policeman; did not know that deceased was
shot At this tmc procured officer, and On my 70
turn deceased was breathing his last.
O. When the door was opened As they came in, had
the Lady hold OF docsassdY A. They appeared 70 be
struggling with each other
O. Did they take the pistol away from herr A. The
police did, believe.
O. Did you the pistol in the hands Of either party,
A. ] did not.
Q. How far were you from them when you saw the
motion through the glass door, A. About Afty feet
Q. Did you ever the woman ,hers bsfores A.
her there ut nine o'clock that morning.
q. Did you ever hoar Mr.. Real speak Of herr A. did
often.
Y. Did he ever speak Of her a. his wifss A. Never
O. Did deceased tell you about meeting the prisoner -
the Ccrtlsndt street fsrryi A. He did, and said
he was In company with another lady ct the
time the prisoner addressed the lady said tina, Real
was her husband; tina. the lady then loft
q Did hs state who this lady was, 4. He did; hs
said IL was Miss Van Name
q. What time did he arrive at the store after this oc
currencey A. About half past ten
Q. Did he remain In the store after thar A. No. he
went out or twice after that.
o. no you know Of his writing q note 70 Miss Van
Nameg A. do; he told me OF tho occurrence ~ the
ferry, aud requested me 70 write note OF apology
did and copied IL; the note shown T. in my
handwriting; It Is the one drew UP for the deceased
suppose hs sent tho copy TO Miss Van Nsme.
q. What did he say about the prisoner A. He said
that she wanted 10 marry him. but tbat no was no. 10
a position TO do so; he said he loved the lady I;
he said her Mary Stewart
2 Did he over talk to you about any other LADY, A..
Yes several, but Miss Stewart in particular.
e. did you ever this lady and deceased In company
together A. About Two years ago did, Al socisbe;
dd nos Know y was Miss Stewart then, but learned
g 10 you know where deceased Ii vcdS A. At No. 10
Third street, believe.
joW bonk sRo " " tnat he told he lv IN Third
s,resT A. About two weeks ago
q Have you any knowiedge or Lis living U,tb vvenan
a. any other placer A. have not.
Y How long have you known dsccnscde Abont
two ana hat yesfs. bat enly IN a business wsy
James Wsdaii dctossd as folows:-I i've Al No.
lel Little Montgomery street, Jersey CITY ftvsa "A
my place q business No. go Broadway about GUAR.
Ter pest eight yesterday morning; busy carrying
up goods from tho walk until sbout qnafiir ~ y,rs
when was coming ~ stairs with the last case ,l,nra
was lady coming up behind me; the prisoner is ,bs
lady N ousstioa ale apyEo-cLea 10 sad ssksi me