The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-06-05
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Additional Particulars Of the Affair.

Additional Particulars Of the Affair.
ALBANY, June 4, 1857
The who shot Hon. L. Harris Hiscock Gen. Cole
. lumber dealer Of Syracuse, N Y. About half.past
eight Hscock standing in the large reception room
OF the hotel the clerks desk, in his slippers
Cole, who was sitting by, rose, and approaching
Hiscock, made some remark, which distinctly
overheard by those by and Immediately thereafter
drew small pistol and presenting 1t at his head, fred
the ball entering near the right eye Hiscock fell back
senseess, the wound bleeding profusey. He
remarked that Hiscock had been his best friend, bat
that, while he tCoe was in the army where he to
grade of general the cavalry service he had raped
his wife, and added. ~ have the evidence now in my
pocket" He quietly awaited the coming Of the police
C,roner's jury is being empanelled but 1t is not
likely the inquest VII be commenced until Tomorrow
Cole is TAM nne looking man, as was Hscock who
was, however, larger and heavier.
The Investigation before tho CorOner,s Jury.
ALBANY, n. Y, June 4, 1857.
The following is the testimony taken before the Coro-
ners jury in tho Of the murder OF H. Hiscock:-
Moses Summers sworn-I reside In Syracuse and know
the deceased we'll; he also resident of Syracuse
he forty years OF age he was delegate to the
Convention and home yesterday he has been
boarding at Stanwix Hall also am boarding there;
O'Clock this evening; he was leaning against pillar
the reception room smoking cigar and conversing
with Patrick Corbett and myself; Hscock was leaning
AGAINST pillar looking towards Broadway and was
looking towards Maiden Lane stood that our
clothes ouched Mr. Corbett partially faced him and
Cole, whom know very well, and who also lives in
Syracuse; he approached us from tho Maiden lane
entrance; whom hrst saw him he was eighteen
twenty feet from US; he approached deliberately toward
when than feet from he raised his
pocket, extending his arm; thought no going to
shake HANDS with mo; he continued to advance, lifting
cocks head, almost touching him: then Thought
gmmering, and in the instant OF anticipating mischief
came the report of pistol; Mr. Hscock fell backwards
nation: l instantly approached Mr. Cole, who had
changed his position slightly; then the pistol in
Into his posso sad my God Genera. Wv what at. da ss, al
tbs mean;i no replied rather incoherently ale has
rsp %i'1 ,hai or words % that purpoT
several times, and said but nue more; said
into cusiody;'' he sad knew that and was entirely
willing TO into custody next officer aud win
them to the station house; no made attempt
get away at any time; q business coat with
side pockets took two pistols from his pockets and
toll was warm and had other evidence Of having been
recently used; on the way ~ tho station house asked
isned bis WIFE had takep advantsre 81 her when sho
was ILL., and thought she was going 70 de- that she sent
for him to draw hcr VIII at which time he raised up
OF her his simple, innocent wife, he spoke nco-
hercntiy and sometimes In AGONY, saying be did the
deed debe aiey, but that IL premedtsted;
asked him why he had not sought the Intervention of
friends arraaeed Il In some other way; he replied
intended 70 20 Mr.. Hiscock in his and charge
him with the in.quity, make him get down on his
knees. aud n he did not confess TO kill him; bat tina
when hs HIM he could not control his feelings at
times he CRED but apparently frenzcd, saying he
knew he must do; he said he on his way 10 Brook
lyn with his wife; she Is at the Delavan House now
he asked me to 90 to her to-night, explain the
matter her, and DO kind TO her; have letter written
by him station house, to mis- wlie he informs her
that he mas the who had grossly wronged
her; that his Coles heart nre. and he the
instrument e making him tHscock) atone for his
crime far he could atone EARTH He addresses
her his darling Mary. and advises her TO 90
BROOKLYN. Mr.. Coo rs not drinking man, and was not.
/ think, under the influence OF liquor; don't think
Hscock Cole before Colo Cred.
examined tho body Of L. H. Hiscock deceased; found
wound under the right ey,, which was probably pro
eoad n Sy ,s as which probaby uu
and outward toward the left hemisps Of the
brain when mrs. say decreased no was sti alive no
70 peAt where The ball entered the face there were par
tlccs in Tho skin.
belt stated that he did not Cole when the pistol
fred, his back being to him, and that he could not add
me jury after hearing tho evidence, rendered tho
following verdict
wound from shot from pistol In the hand u George
". Cole. and fired by said Cole.
After the verdict Coroner gillespie Issued his warrant
for the commitment Of Cole on q charge OF murder.
The Prisoners Statement.
The following lie q statement Of the prisoner. The
Of the tragedy is this II had friend, l. H. HIS
cock thought him the best friend had in The world
have wife and two children she is pure snow
or before he became acquainted with her; In 1854
was in the army nrst As private, and last major
general in the army Ave years during the var; In
1854 my wife taken sick and expected to die, and
sent for this lawyer TO make her win, knowing
him 10 be friend Of mine. While she In bed he
came aud lifted her mp and kissed her All this ume
he expressed world OF friendship for and mpaihy
for her After her recovery hc again. One even
Ing he under the guiso OF business, when the
family with whom she boarded relatives Of hers)
When no started leave she started 70 the door
70 bid him good night; he his arms around her
ber and endeavocd by all means In his power to have
him 10 dcsst which he finally aid but not until ser
shamcfnly insulting and exposing her; she vas sil
weak from The result OF her sickness; he then went
away aud she sank 10 the floor with shame and
haustion, fearful TO make any alarm he
had been there frequently before, and false opinion
quences II should know IT. He afterwards called
again, expressed much sorrow for his conduct
nucd cali and sndeayored by all In his power
TO seduce her, and even made similar forcble effort
for having permitted him kiss her, and for hav
Ing exposed the former Interview, did not dare TO make
she resisting and preventing The full q
his purposes, and he making Efforts At all times TO
come her By exciting he, P:.si Ins A. ,.. upon
my return from the army had occasion 70 visit Wash
ingon, about four months since, and while abssn
b went my house and solicited my wife again, be-
seechng her that shc would submit fully 10 this she
made Indignant refusal, but still loved of
his opportunities he taking every opportunity to annoy
her. but he never fully accomplished his purpose.
An this time husband, tet that there was some
thing wrong In regard 10 my wife, because she seldom
smiled and seemed during ali these three
years Only week ago last Monday he met mo In tbs
street and asked when was going awsy again. which
be had done 1t previous lines and therefore noticed
u. His euity manner awoke the FIRST suspicion
10 my mind 10 ny wifes virtue. Upon that, my
return 70 Vow York wrote 10 friend, asking him IL
he had ever seen any impropretcs bstFcen hr,
HscocK and my vile He replied thx he had
seen Suspicious cirouQstaacsa I Immediately came
homo on SUNDAY hernipG lea sua learssd