The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-02-21

THE LATE MURDER.-Adaitioaal Facts IN reld-
ton 10 Yesterdays Terrible 7ragedy-Tqte CbrO-
ner's Inquest To-day Interesting Facts IN Retd-
his Victim, Efo. Etc.-The public have been
thrilled witt the graphic descriptions OF the
terrible tragedy that tTanspired yesterday AS
usual, the details have been pretty full and
graphic. even to the personal appearance of the
actors themselves. However a mistake has
been committed In giving the account of the
life of the deceased. Eller, during the war en-
tered the service OF his country, and served with
credit during his term of enlistment.
He first enlisted In Colonel Ballier's Regiment
Qhe 6lsD, and afterwards served under Colonel
jumper. as has been asserted, but was in
good repute while connected with the army.
The Coroner proceeded to hold an inquest upon
the body at IL O'clock noon, to-day. There
were number OF witnesses. who were present
to testify to the facts Of the occurrence. Owing
to the terrible circumstancesoft of the murder, and
to the wide. spread excitement through the city,
there was great crowd around the COrOnerS
Office where the inquest was held Still, owing
to the efficient measures adopted by the polio
authorities, the most admirable order was
preserved.
The first witness called was George W. Taylor who
was sworn, and testified as olows;-
live at No. $50 Front street, above Parrish;
lady; left her at The dock and attempted to turn
and before could interfere he fired; Jumped up 70
catch him while another man wrenched the pistol
when Leis drew the pistol he intended TO change 1t
John NJ Silverstrong sworn-I was in the Court at
the time Of the murder as witness: turned around
TO see who was coming in as prisoners; Eller was
being brought in; saw Leis put the pistol down.
over the railing and took the pistol out Of his hand
from the manner in which he held the pistol, 1
WISHED he SaS Fed he msn TaSor then cae up
The pistol was shown and Identified by the witness as
David Banks, who brought the prisoner Eller to the
time Of the murder were about FIVE feet apart when
inches from Ellers breast; heard Eller hollow
a an2 ne ie Sgsm;t ~, me e;or. thor, siIepPedd iepPd
ahead as the smo oKe waited away and saw that man
Ueisl with pistol in his hand, pointed towards Eer
strong and Taylor had arrested him; Leis was on his
feet and said, II am glad did it, and wish -
George Nichols (coloredl, sworn:I was sitting next
had passed then came mel Eer when Les dr. dEew re re-
soper fell and beloved three tlmes then the police
man, Taylor, asked for the revolver. A.. - :,
Mable and Germ9ptown streets; was sitting at the
Lels draw pistol from under his coat, and after he
nred @ ne Paeed the pistol on ms & knee and SAID sd some
Jacob Kreitzer, sworn--I live in Fortleth street
above. Hutton: YESTERDAY morning. while stepping
in at the northern door with a prisoner; ]
heard man exciam "ohl my God he Ghe9 fell into
assistance OF two others took il into an Office we m
buttoned the coat vest and shirt and saw the marks
where the ballw through Eller died in about hv
minutes.
on the end of bench, with his hands up towards hi
! breast; saw him draw revolver and fire. then
siverthorne Seized the pistol While seized die Leis b.
left shoulder and said. This is the man." Lels the
spoke. saying, 81 did it,"
William Eller, brother of the deceased, living n
No S4S Orchard street swOrn:-I identified the body
in the office that of my brother
! Dr. Shapeigh, Coroner's surgeon, sworn:-I made
post mortem examination ofthe deceased in the office
and found ~ gunsho wound In the left breast; tn,
ball entered through the upper edge of the cartilage
the fifth rib 1t passed through the edge of the luns
entirely through the left aurice of the heart
obtain IT. the deceased came to his death by this
gunshot wound.
AT the conclusion of the testimony the jury retired
for short time, and on returning presented the fol
lowing verdict
That the said George Eller came to hs death from
gunshoU wound at the hands of Thomas Leis, in the
Courtroom OF the Quarter Sessions, the morning
of February 20, 1867"
The prisoner, Thomas Leis. was in attendance and
though appearing very pale, yet his demeanOr was
calm nd collected On the fusion of the lnque
he was remanded back to prison.