The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-02-13

HIS WIFE IN THE NEcK-THE PERPHrRAroR
EsOAPES-HIs SUBSEQUENT ARREST AND CON-
FESSION, ETC. et
The front basement Of the rear house "a Oak street.
known as Fishers alley, was the scene OF deliberate
murder about seven O'Clock Saturday evening. For
some time past this basement has boon occupied b.
Roger Lamb, his wife Joanna, and her daughter by
former marriage At tho time named It appears TIA
Mrs Lamb home in partial state OF inoxicaons
and commenced abusing her husband who has been IN
poor health for several months past Becoming cnaged
tho head. Mary Riley and Bridget Curtis werc In the
ROOM the former also struck by the enrsged hus
band Bridget also fearing violence at his hands stareea
TO leave but when at the looked back and
Lamb the act Of sharpening the blade Of sall knife
on board. Almost momentarily Afterwards Lamb Ad-
yanced towards his wife and stabbed her in the left side
Of the neck severing an important artery but Bridges
did mot a he nsw a s S
the woman Riley gave the alarm, whercupon the muir
derer out Of the house and made his escape TIE
woman to tho New York Hospital, but she diod from
hemorrhage before reaching there. Her remains were
then taken 70 the Oak street police station Sergeant
Rode of the Fourth precinct despatched officers 70
search for the fugitive, and nearly three hours
On his way home Lamb confessed that he had stabbed
his wife, and at the same time gave 70 the ofcer me
knife with which he committed the deed inc BLADE oeng
making the confession, gave further explanation tn
regard 70 the causes which prompted him TO Kill his wife
Coroner Cover yesterday held inquest the body,
when the testimony Of several witnesses was TAKEN bus
the facts elected the Same In substance as those
Deputy Coroner John Beach made post norton en-
animation on the body Of the deceased aud found In
cised wound of the left side OF the mock A further
examination showed that the steel had severed both the
internal and external carotid arteries thus causing death
from hemorrhage.
The jury found 'that deceased TO her death by
stab wound which severed the carotid artery which
wound caused by knife in the hands Of Roger
Lamb ON the 18th day Of February, 1868" Deceased
thirty five years Of age and native of Ireland.
The prisoner who Is ftytwc years Of age and born y
committed him the Tombs for trial Deceased was tho
third wife Of the prisoner and he her second husband
DANGEROUS SIDEWALK GRATING-A BOY FArALLI
INJURED.
Coroner Cover yesterday held inquest the body
Of Charles Rttbcrg lad thirteen years Of age, whose
death was the result Of injuries caused by falling into
coal hoo In front premises SO Walker street. II
shown in evidence before the Coroner that the grating
over the GOAL hole had long been in unsafe condition;
that the occupant and agent Of the premises had been
frequently notified by the citizens and police that persona
passing the grating were In danger Of being injured;
still steps taken to make the place safe veE.
dict a. follows was rendered BY the jury:-Ihat me
result OF injuries sustained by falling into GOAL hole n
the sidewalk opposite No. SO Walker street, and that the
Of The s wsr Ct e. o o. ho.
insecure and dangerous condition. after having been
repeatedly notified by the present occupant Of said HOUSE
dtion.. Deceased lived with his parents q Is Essex
street.
FATAL HAToHwAY CASUALTY.
Coroner Collin yesterday held an Inquest at the New
York Hospital on the body Of Duncan MoCarrin, lad
nearly twelve years Of age who died from the effects a
injuries received In consequence Of falling through the
hatchway, from the afth floor Of the soap and candle
ceased employed IN tho store. The jury rendered
verdict Of accidental death.