The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-02-14

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PURCELL STILL ALIyR-AHTE- hORTEA EXAMINATION
BY TIE C0R0NRR-ALAOsT ANOTHER TRAGEDY
GROWING OUT OF THE AFFAIR, ETC.
The excitement occasioued by the shooting affair in
Chatham street on Friday morning continued all day
yesterday among the friends Of tho parties in
both the Fourth and Sixth wards Yesterday afternoon
Coroner hAumann held norton examination, and
the facts ELECTED throw somewhat different light the
whole transaction. appears now that Purcell At the
time OF the sad occurrence, not accompanied by
gang Of rowdies but, the contrary that he went to
the showroom alone. By the suboDed testimony taken
before Coroner Naumann, readers will for them
selves the true facts OF this melancholy occurrence
The wounded man was in . decidedly more favorable
condition yesterday, and IL believed that he may
tually recover, with close attention and quetude Of mind
he speaks quite easily, and appears to be composed He
has, however, been prepared for death by the Row. Father
Quinn, OF st. Peters church, in Barclay street. and
presses himself unwilling have any harm befal Geary
for the injuries he has suffered
On being requested by Coroner Naumann 70 give 4
statement Of the yesterday he replied that he
woud feel very much obliged II they would leave him
alone; the doctor had told him not excite distress
himself, and therefore he desired TO make statement
concerning the affair."" Coroner Naumann lereupon pro-
ceeded 70 swear other Witnesses and took the following
Edward O'Bren residing at No. Doyer street, being
sworn says:-I am partner IN the curiosity show at
No. l45 Chatham street day before yesterday evening
the man who is wounded came to the above place and
threatened TO break the business unless paid him
So day; at eleven O'Clock yesterday he came there
alone and smashed the tables and other things and
saued the organ player Mr. Valentine was attacked by
him at this time, and he (valentine) drew revolver
and shot The wounded man. Michael a Purcell they
when Purcell was shot, after he had finished break
Ing the things; Purcell had no knife, pistol. club
could use see as soon as be was shot he turn.
ed and ran down stairs; Mr. Valentine left the
room, and followed; left and went home left Mr..
Valentine Doyer and Chatham streets he asked
where he should give himself up; told him a. the
James Geary residing at No Is Bowery. being sworn,
says:-I am Snowman witnessed the shooting OF Purcell
between eleven and twelve o'clock saw Purcell in the
showroom in Chatham street; the first noticed Of him
he pushing the organ player against table, almost
pushing him over; he then smashed table and knocked
down glass and every thing else in the place; Val
think he shot twice. Purcell then turned and ram and
that is the last saw Of him; went home after that
Valentine Purcell perhaps ton feet apart when
the shooting occurred; Mr. Valentines name s John
Valentine Geary; he 10 my brother.
sworn, says-l show man; was present yesterday
when Purcell shot went TO the showroom at about
twelve O'Clock be walked 10 without saying word,
to the organ player who w0 standing ~ the table,
and pushed him against ~ breaking ~ sno sAoie was
the case Purcell pushed the table, Knocked the
and showed Valentine of his seat he instantly jumped W
and shot Purcell he was shot Immediately after he
Knocked over the and table he out after he
shot, and soon after left the place and that
occurred
Holly Lyon being sworn says--l am police officer Of
the Tenth precinct yesterday about eleven O'clock was
tine came up to me and said, "Oacer want to
rest me-Pye shot down In Chatham street in self
defence thought at first the was crazy, but soon
another man up and told mo 10 arrest him. which
did he requested 70 take him TO the station house
be feared he would be attacked and murdered; took
him TO the station house.
On this testimony the jury found "thsf Mcheal Purcell
was dangerously wounded by pistol shot, at the hands
OF john Valentine 0eary."
The prisoner committed TO the Tonbs to await the
death recovery Of Purcell.
Purcell il twenty three years Of age and native OF
Ireland He lies ut l26 East Thirty.seventh street.
On Friday evening" about eight O'Clock almost another
took place the Bowery directly In front OF Crook
dining saloon.
!. According 70 the statement Of Eugene Geary,
brother rs the prsonsr, he was accosted BY Jim
BARLEY who said 10 him, "How Is your numbering
bro,hers' to which Eugene replied, 81 suppose he ID
fered and hard words passed between him and Geary
McDermott making use OF abusive and indecent
language He wanted TO fight but Geary refused to quar-
rel with him them saying he would do SO at another tmc
Barttsy remarked to Geary 'You are thief and in
stauty passed pistol 70 McDermott, who placed the
hand and drawing revolver from his own pocket at
tempted out the brains OF his assaan but the
weapon hung fire. and officer Lyon or the Tenth precinct
coming up that time separated the parties and took
Cea,y TO the station house for protection Geary he
intends TO lodge complaint against McDermot and have
him arrested for assault with intent to take his fe
The excitement intense among the friends OF Par
osl they vengeance against both the Gearys
and all their friends who take sides with them in this
pleasant controversy.