The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-11-28

them threatened II did not swear that would keep
silent aboat what had taken place they would kill mo
was obliged to in order to save my life They
ordered me to go with them, and at the park gate the
Frenchman went of in direction while Gonzales and
l went towards the ferry. My companion, when
crossed New York. said that he didn't go
10 the Hotel de Cuba. told him that there board
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stopped all night. The next morning very
early and went out We visited clothing store and my
companion bought for himself new suit pair of
shoes and cap and for shirt and pair Of gloves
We went back to the Centre street boarding house and
my companion paid one weeks board IN advance for
himself While in this house lie took out OF his pocket
lot OF papers, OF which saw the name, Jose
Garcla with another name which think was otero. l
was told that there friend Of mine going away
that day by the steamer for Havana There was po-
lceman in the hotel and left for the steamer immed
lately On the pier was arrested and brought to this
station house.
The Spanish Consul then examined him, as has been
already published in the HERALD
Yesterday PelIcer had an interview with Mr.. Cuyas.
and he again to the fact that there was third
party implicated In the murder.
THE INTERVIEW WITH GONZALES.
MI Cuyas also spoke to Gonzales, VINO recognized him
at once Mr. Cuyas told him that he came to ascertain
Try and be Of some service TO him. The assassin
answered that he appreciated the kindness that
was talking about Mr. Cuyas told him that he had
better follow the example Of Pellicer and tell the truth
Gonzales replied that he lad nothing to confess and
that he couldn't how the court could affect him.
thcrs proofs against him. Mr.. Cuyas then told
him that II he not willing to confess the truth and
thereby have some claims to mercy he would leave him
and him again. Gonzales persisted still in his
professions Of innocence and said he didn't care what
they would do with him.
During the interview Gonzales appeared very uneasy
and repeatedly glanced behind him with frightened
air He always paused for some moments and reflected
before he made reply; and when Mr.. Cuyas was going
away he asked him how long they intended to keep HIM
in that little cell, whore he shut up in dark
ness and had no room to move about.
CAPTAIN PETERsON's VISIT TO THE PRISONER.
affpr (nnfa In n III
Thomas lying at pier No q East river in company with
Mess Fabri and Meyer merchants, of this city; also
authorities proceeded from New York TO Brooklyn
visit to the prisoner Gonzales with view TO his den
On Captain Peterson entering the prisoners cell the
prisoner Gonzales exclaimed ''Oh my Cod" and APP
reared much surprised. Captain Peterson recognized
Gonzales without any difficulty, although when he
on board the bark Thomas the day before tho murder he
had full beard and mnstache The steward also den
aed the prisoner The prisoner said he recognized the
CAPTAIN but not the steward. The interview short.
as it was merely for the purpose OF identifying the
prisoner.
JOSE GARCIA oTERo.
Captain Peterson states that he had been acquainted
with senior Otero for the past eight years having made
his acquaintance n Cardenas, Cuba, to which place he
has been trading during that period Otero was the
prieor of restaurant, bill ard saloon and livery stable
and attcrly purchased theatre now In course of com
peton His visit TO this country was for the purpose Of
purchasing fixtures for that institution Senior 0tero
always reputed to be carrying on profitable business
and possessed OF some wealth. and laterly secured
prize Of $25 900 In the Royal Havana lottery. 0tero
was a single man he was known by nearly every Amer
lean captain trading Cardcnas who always consid
cred him the best friend Americans had at that place
He was man OF great liberaity, of charitable and
kind disposition; indeed 1t s said that his loss will be
deeply felt by American traders ut Cardenas.
Captain Peterson says that after Senior O,sro visited
this country he accompanied him to PHILADELPHIA where
he remained three days. During that time they visited
business houses pquiring the prices OF goods but that
Otcro purchased nothing but q sewing machine. The
accompanied by Gonzales went business through
the city In the course OF the trip they visited the store
Of Arthur Il Pancoast IN Mercer street. where Senior
Otcro purchased chandeliers for his theatre From there
they went to the store of Chester Partridge, dealers In
furniture, in New Bowery where purchase Of chairs
made and from thence proceeded to the of Mr.
Craft importer of paper hangings in Maiden lane where
some purchases were made Captain Peterson parted
company with senior otero the Of Maiden lane,
and never again saw him alive.
After the recognition OF Gonzales by Captain Peterson
the latter was shown the peoperand salt colorcd clothes
worn by Gonzales the night Of the MURDER when they
were fully identified as the suit worn when in his COM
pany.
THE PRISONERS.
The prisoners Pellicer and Gonzales kept In sepa
rate cells and have no means OF communicating with
each other Pellcsr evinces hopeful disposition
since he disclosed tho and the arrest
OF Gonzales. The latter retains logged sulen expires
sion OF ceuntenance and doubt feels the
scquent upon the high crime with which he is charged
The evidence against him is said TO be most conclusive
THE-FUNERAL or SENIOR OTERo.
The funeral Of the murdered will take place at
two O'Clock this afternoon from the Church orOur Lady
street between Carl street and DsKab avenue The
services will be conducted by Rev. Father McKenna.
Tho body will be placed charge Of Senior Cuya OF the
Barcelona Hotel and will be encased in beautiful coffin
lined with lead The friends of the deceased requested
to meet at the barcelona HOTEL Great Jones street.
O'Clock precis After appropriate religious services
the church the body will be taken by the friends Of the
deceased TO the Cemetery OF the Holy Cross nj Flabus
L. L. and there deposited IN the receiving vanit, TO
await the pleasure Of the relatives Of the deceased who
reside in Cardenas, Cuba.
kcoRoSER's INQUEST.
The Coroner's inquest win take place to-day at ten
nj A hafa yupr IN lar RIO
Office, City Hall. The names OF the jurymen have
already been announced In the HERALD.