The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-02-03
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TIKI PsepETRAToR oOLoRED MAN-HIs ARREST
AND OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 1oRTeM ExAMINA-
: Ti0N OF THR VICTIM, ETC
Tho barroom attached to the public house OF Mr. John
II Mckinley 90 South street. corner Of Fulton was the
scene OF shooting ARRAY ut an early hour yesterday
morning. which, in all probability will result in the
death Of William Smith, tho man then behind the bar
appears tina! at six O'Clock in the morning three men
wo OF whom at least we're coored) entered the
and called for liquor. hr Smith, who tending bar
refused give to them against tho racs
house to furnish negroes with strong drink Being thwa
cd In their object the abusing Mr. Smith
OF them in particular making Of the offensive
aud opprobrous language They then ordered out
and the Insulting OF tho two was near the
Smith threw piece OF ice at him This man turned aud
order cd out three four times Smith then
advanced to execute his order whereupon pistol was
drawn by the blackguard and Smith retreated behind
the bar The man with the pistol followed IN pursuit,
and reaching the counter deliberately shot Smith
In the right breast Fortunately for tho ends Of justice,
the shooting witnessed by officer Mulcohey, OF the
Second precinct David Magic, assistant barkeeper in
charging the pistol the three ran into tho street. aud
when nearly block distant officer Mucohey arrested be
pistol used to shoot smith was found the wax beside
the prisoner, whesehe had dropped II.
Brooks taken to tho station house and locked up.
after which the officers removed Smith 70 the New York
Hospital. After examining the wound, House surgeon
Foster gave IL his opinion that the patient had been
from the injuries Later In the day Coroner Naumann
smlanoeleda Jury and took the victims
examination which 10 as follows -
William smith being duly sworn, deposes'and says-I
reside ~ the Prescott House. Houston street. ain bar
keeper at Mr. hcKineys 93 South street, corner Of Full
ton abou, six O'Clock this morning three colored
came In, one OF them very light, who might have
been q white man they came 70 the bar, and
l said, "CeDtemen, cannot wait on you.' one
OF them, the light one who shot mo, said iggers
good white men,; one or them said. "You dirty
son OF oh, do what you please with your rum; they
started 10 go out and they got far ~ store in
the front OF the store upon which took piece oil ice
out OF the ice tub and threw at Of them he
the light out four Eve times they commenced to
abuse put my hand the light one shoulder and
ordered him out; he tbau drew pistol from his side
coat pocket should think 1. single barrelIej ps
tot then % get behind the bar he followed me up,
and reached the bar aud deliberately shot at
the shot tainted could recognize the II the
light man who shot me: recognize the prisoner
present tho who Shot the barrel OF that pistol
present looks ike the used believe that
shall die from the effects OF the wound.
On this testimony the case was submitted and the jury
rendered a verdict as follows
That william Smith came 10 hts wound By pistol shot,
received the hands Of Daniel Brooks the OF
Brooks was then committed 10 the Tombs 70 await the
result Of Smiths injuries Brooks good looking negro,
nearly white, and ho is well known IN the Eighth
ward. lie lives at No so Wooster street. and keeps
saloon corner OF Wooster and Canal streets The accused
notwithstanding the evidence against him, denies Shoot
ing smith, aud the shooting have been done by
OF the other persons who escaped. Mr. Mckinley
Mr.. VIM. Mckinley, who has obtained unpleasant
notorey In the Cora Hatch Mckinley scandal which
is being investigated before Justice Downing the Tombs
Police Court.