The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-11-27

The Shooting Of Mr.. RichnrdsOn-The Ball
Phases Through His Body-His Condition.
Antc-y1ortem Statement Taken by Coroner
Keenan-McFarland Committed to tho
Tombs.
Mr.. Albert d. Richardson, the Journalist who on
Thursday evening, while In the counting room OF
the Tribune ONCE, was shot in the stomach by
pistol IN the hands OF Daniel Mcfarland and danger
ously injured, as heretofore fully published In the
HERALD. was yesterday quite comfortable in his
room at the As1or House, aud strong hopes were en-
tertaned of mis- ultimate recovery. although shou Id
excessive Inflammation ensue the case may assume
more serious aspect. DR.. swan. In attendance
upon Mir. Richardson, made an examination OF the
wound, and found thai the bullet had passed into
and through the stomach, taking downward drec-
ton and lodging under the SKIN In the lower part Of
the back. DIR. Swan could have readily extracted
the ball, but it was thought injudicious to do SO
yesterday morning, as no danger was likely to ensue
by It's remaining In the body. Late yesterday after
noon however, the missile was successfully re-
moved, an inclsion of the skin and flesh near the
hip bone being made for that purpose. slight
hemorrhage ensued.
Junus Henri Brown, Mr.. Samuel Sinclair and
other attaches OF tho Tribune establishment, besides
numerous other warm friends OF Mr. Richardson
made anxious inquiries concerning his condition
during the day.
THB ANTEMoRTEM STATEMENT.
Coroner Keenan,, at q late hour on Thursday night
having been notified OF the shooting OF Mr.. Richard
son, yesterday proceeded to the Aston House, accom-
panied by Deputy coroner Cushman and, after
summoning jury took the wounded mans state
ment copy Of which will be found below. together
with the testimony and the verdict OF the jury
Ctty ana county Of Ne,1 FORK, ss.-Statement OF
Albert d. Richardson, now lying dangerously
wounded at Astor House, in the Third ward. OF said
city and county, on the Goth day OF November,
1902
Q. What is your name, A. Albert D. Richard
Q. Where do you liver A. woodside, N J.
q: DO you now believe that your are about to diet
A. am unable TO answer.
q. Have you any hope OF recovery from the effects
OF the injury you have receivedf A. have some.
@. Are you willing TO make true statement how
which you are now suileringS A. About five O'Clock
yesterday afternoon l stepped into the Tribune
counting room, went up to the counter and asked
for my letters; at that moment first saw Daniel
Mcfarland behind the pointing pistol at me;
he seemed to me to have come from behind some
where; he fired instantly, simultaneously with the
first glance got OF him; the muzze or the pistol in
the hands OF Mcfarland think was about four feet
from me; the ball entered my stomach came out
OF one OF the north Park row doors ana went up
stairs into the editorial room, laid upon a lounge
and asked that surgeon be sent Tor; Dr. Swan and
other physicians came. ana was afterwards con-
veyed here. ALBERT D., RICHARDSON,
TESTIMONY. or DIX. SWAN
Charles Y. Swan, NJ. D.. being duly sworn, says-I
reside In the Astor House; about six O'Clock p NJ,
yesterday l was cale1 to see Albert d. Richardson
lying wounded in the tribune Office; on my arrival
found him suffering from pistol shot wound in
the epigastrium probed the wound and found Its
direction TO be nwards and dowDwards; It W as EVIL
dent that the stomach had been penetrated; as he
was suffering extreme PAIN | administered an
anOdyne morphine); then had him conveyed to
the Aston House, and have since treated him.
Ma frvrfh np nutfn hair nn1t 4
Coroner keenan,, the case submitted to the jury,
who rendered the following
VERDICT
.'That the said Albert u. Richardson came to his
woundlng by pistol IN the hands OF Daniel McFar
land, November rs. 1882"
as foows-S. w. Baldwin. No 162 West Forty
fourth street; H. Schermerhorn, Jr., No. all East
Me- G1a Wsst A0r Hss
1hirtleth street.
Coroner Keenan, then issued his commitment, and
McFaHahd Vas committed to the Tombs to await
the result OF his viCtim's injuries
Mr.. Richardson is thirty-six years OF age and q
AT an early hour this morning DR.. Swami enter
tanned great hope OF the recovery OF his patient who
was then comparatively easy and comfortable, with
no prem0nltions OF dangerous symptoms.
THE PRISONER M'FARLAND.
Mr.. Mcfarland was taken to the Tombs Police
Allaire and detective Finn. The prisoner. quite
calm and collected waited In tho aisle OF the court
opposite the BENCH until the night charges
before Alderman Conan and the charge
OF shooting with intent to kill was made
but seemed to regard the proceedings, which only
occupied few minutes with calm indifference.
There seemed to be some little anxiety on his part to
make speech but Alderman Conan did not ask
him o question. He signed the order for his CON-
mtment to the Tombs, AID Mcfarland accompanied
up until 1t IS known what will be the result of Mr..
Richardson's injuries. The court was crowded with
the ordinary class Of spectators; no person. how.
presence OF the distinguished criminal.
What nm Acquaintance of Mr.. Mcfarland
Thinks of His Condition and His RESPONSE
biiity.
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
have been for some years acquainted with Daniel
Mcfarland, who suppose TO be the man charged
with shooting Mr., Richardson. Mr.. Mcfarland was
In 1868 che Commissioner OF Enrolment at 271
Broadway, and attended faithfully to his duties; he
Is o practicing lawyer In the courts Of this city,
has a good education, is self-made; was once
wealthy, but afterwards unfortunate He has been
for some time now employed In the revenue oficea
in this city. have met him often during the last
few years, and he has frequently told me In trembling
tones and with an emotion which frequently conf
pletely oyercame his feelings Of the facts attending
his separation from his wife and the deep, damnlng
sorrow that preyed upon his mind, to think that q
woman he so franticaly loved should be led away
by his now victim. met him few days ago, grave,
detected, almost fearful; but while filled with heart
burning against Richardson, he had never word Of
condemnation for his vile. He loved her, and the
long dwelling upon his wrongs and his misfortunes
has no DOUBT broken his never strong constitution
and made him but walking piece OF insanity and
madness. / never heard him threaten vengeance,
but he has often In bitter grief bewalled his condl
ton, ana no one could but see that some unhappy
future awaited him. ). s. B0YCE.
NEW YORK, Nov 20. 1889.
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