The New York herald., 1869-01-16
SUDDEN DEATH OF INSPECTOR LEosAnI
HIS Pas. sorvices-The Funeral.


The entire police force OF the Metropolitan district
were yesterday afternoon startled by the unexpected
announcement OF the sudden death OF Inspector
James Leonard Of the force, which occurred few
minutes after three O'Clock in the afternoon, at his
residence, No. 455 West Twenty-second street.
Captain Leonard left the school OF instruction at
the Central Onice about hafpast twelve, In usual
health, and proceeded to his residence, where he
met several Of his more intimate friends. Between
two and three O'Clock he dned, and after retiring
from the table proceeded to the washroom, leaving
his guests in the parlor. few moments
after one OF his friends, Mr.. E. M. Bacon
heard sounds issuing from the wasnroom that
alarmed him, and he at once proceeded to It, and
found the inspector lying on the door. Wnen found
the blood was issuing from his mouth and he was
beyond medical aid, to all appearances dead. Mr..
Bacon at once proceeded to the Sixteenth precinct
station house and eegraphed the fact OF the inspec
tors demise to his friend, Mr.. Delmonic0, who was
death were also promptly communicated to the
Central ONCE by Sergeant Petty, who was on duty,
and Sergeant Adds despatched with several officers
to Mr. Le0nard's resiuence The Sergeant did not
feel justified under the law to the body from
the washroom. and allowed 1t to remain there sub
ect to the action of Deputy Coroner Veach, who was
notified OF the occurrence between four and i've
O'Clock.
the melancholy intelligence was sent out from the
Central ONCE on general alarin 10 the precinct
and 1t produced general feeling OF regret on the
paIt OF the force and the few citizens who learned OF
II, by whom the late Inspector WAS generally
beloved for his uniform courtesy and urbanity OF
manner towards all with whom In his long
period OF service he has In contact. The force
lose in the demise Of Mr. Leonard, gentleman
whom 1t will be difficult to replace AS instructor
In the force, he stands daservedly high, and many OF
our most efficient young officers are indebted 10 him
for the remarkable proficiency they reached in their
profession. DR.. Beuch Deputy Coroner, cx-
pressed the belief that Mr.. Leonards
death was caused by aneurism Of the
aorta. The inquest will be held to-day by Coroner
Rollins when Dr. Beach and Mr.. Leonard's family
physician will hold post mortem examination and
the funeral will take place on Monday. As the de-
ceased Is q member OF Eureka Lodge =. and A. NJ,
u member of Hancock Lodge, Independent Order OF
Odd Fellows and other societies 1t is expected that
his funeral which is to be at Greenwood Cemetery,
Will be one Of the most imposing that has occurred
In the city for some time
Inspector Leonard was born at Rochester, August
49, 1920, was appointed on the forcc in July, lSd5
and through the influence OF ey-Mayor Havemeyer
and Others, who appreciated his merits gradually
through all tine grades 10 captain or the City
IIaN squad A contemporary Of Justice Downing
who was then captain he became one OF the IN
spectors about the year 1862 aud az such has been
noted 10. his thorough discipline and ability as an
organizer OF the Metropolitan police force