New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-09-29
THE M.NIsrEE MYSTERY CLEARED UP.

On Sunday, the 9Th inst, Mr.. Herbert Field,
OF the firm of vanderpool Field, bankers, Manistee
Mich suddenly disappeared He left home in the morn
Ing promising his aunt, with whom he resided, that he
would In short time. Mr. Field and his partner
had previously had some misunderstanding and diff
Guilty about business matters and the previous eve
ming had been engaged until late hour in settling their
affairs Mr. Field was about to withdraw his capital,
and Mr. Vanderpool was continue the business as
Stunning the liabilities and taking the assets Of the bank
At this time there 10 have been mutual dstrust
between the two men, much that Mr. Field carried
his revolver home with him. he told his aunt because
he afraid Vanderpoo would attempt violence upon
him. On Sunday, the 5th. they met at the bank to com
pete the evidence OF the settlement of the previous
night They we're closeted together for some time AT
about II o'clock they both entered an adjoining
atey returned into the bank and closed the door This
ated on the north side Of the main street the rear
jectng Mansee River. 1t is IN the center and most
pOpuOus part OF the town.
No particular attention was attracted to his absence
until Monday morning When lac did not return sun.
day evening his aunt became very anxious about him.
but did not institute any search until the morning
Then she called the attention OF several OF citizens TO
were led by Mr. Vanderpoo TO believe that he lad a6
bcOnded he claiming that Field had carried Off quan-
tity OF paper belonging to the bank. IL was noticed,
however that very early on Monday morning Mr. Van
derpOOl went to the bank between aud O'clock and
took up the carpet aud commenced scrubbing the floor
1t also noticed that he appeared very distracted and
absent minded, and that he looked pale and haggard
been sick all night. 1t was also noticed that the
bank was closed and the curtains close drawn
good portion OF the time Monday and Tuesday
When 1t became known on Wednesday morning
that Mr. VanderpOol was heating water in the
bank at early hour. and about TO recon-
mence his scruObug operations 1t was thought best that
an investigation should be made The three magistrates
OF the city with the sheriff. proceeded TO the bank to
prosecute the investigation. Mr. V. offered no Opposi
lion IL was first noticed that the carpet had been
changed about On examining the carpet, it was found
that portion eight feet long by five feet wde directly
IN front OF Mr. Field; desk was cut out with knife on
the opening IN the carpet thus made appeared seyera
cessve scrubbng and partly obtersed by being spread
over with ink Que Of the nkstands commonly IN use
empty Stains OF fresh blood found upon the
carpet Partially PAPER stained with blood was
found in the stove; Also set OF paUts vest and shirt
buttons. ms led 70 an InHesuRation' winch developed
VanderpoOl had worn on Saturday had disappeared
and the further fact that he came home on Saturday
medatey taken tub OF water, locked himself in his
room, and washed aud dressed himself. TINS circum.
he explained his WIFE the that he had
the misfortune 10 soil his own clothes, and Field had
the back Office of the bank On Wednesday morning,
Mr. Vanderpool taken into custody suspicion and
portion OF the floor of the bank, and on separating tho
boards was found that the dirt In the cracks was ed
flight OF stairs runs down TO the waters edge where is
landing for small boats An examination OF these stairs
being from one TO three drops nearly every step and
fresh blood at the boat landing.
the river reward OF $500 offered for the recovery
and thorough search commenced, but was al,
III.
inst. when Sheriff Secor, esqs Ingram Durham the
Prosecuting Attorney and Others were called up with
the startling announcement that the body of Field had
been found Is miles north OF Manstee and brought in ON
the Barber. Three CHASTITY wounds made by blunt in.
srumen told too well the horrible manner Of the death
The BODY dressed last except that the coat
was gone aud there piece OF rope attached 10 tho
body coroners inquest was heldat O'clock Saturday
and verdict rendered that deceased TO his death
a. me hand bands OF Geo ysRdeTgo gh fact q The Qgng
made 70 extor confession frem him as to Fields effects
put ~ vain warrant vas then issued against Wander
pool Tor murder TIA from testimony given at the
inquest that the body Of Field found lying on the
beach at Frankfort last Friday by ROllin Crspen having
apparently been carried there by the strong current IL
MAO Just been washed ashore Cspen had passed the
same place three hours before There was rope tied
ABOUT the body but no money appeared except go gold
piece The clothes had the OF Herbert Field upon
them The body was easily identified There were three
wounds upon the head, and the skull was fractured
T ,iS,s was an abrasion on the arm. Mr..
feld was young man Qn his 22d year, OF ane annear
aDce aud good habis He had lived In Manistee onIv
about nine months, and was highly esteemed Mr. Van
derpoo had been there the length Of time is about
= years OF age. aud had the confidence respect of
every one lie was doing finely IN his business but Was