New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-04
FRIGHTFUL MURDER IN ILLINOIS,
Ex-secretary of state wnylnid.

we mentioned yesterday morning Tie ds-
sassination of Hon. S. Tyndale at Spring
field, Illinois The St. Louis Republican las
the following details of the terrible affair
SPRINGFIELD, April 29.-The whole city
was shocked this morning by the rumor
that Hon. Sharon Tyndale, ex-Secretary of
State, had been found near his residence on
Adams street, horribly murdered. His
body was discovered this morning about
dawn of day, lying stiff and dead within a
stones throw of his residence. He had
started from home about one o'clock this
morning to reach the southern bound train,
due here at l:50 A. NJ, intending to visit St.
Louis end Belleville on professional busi-
ness. His residence is near the new State
House grounds, bounded On the south by
Monroe street and on the north by Adams
street. 1t has entrances on both these
streets. In order to shorten the distance
to the depot Of the Chicago, Alton and st.
Louis railroad, he went out by the rear en-
trance on to Adams street. He had scarcely
reached the front OF the building adjoining
his own grounds, known as Lambs foundry
when he must have been assailcd by one or
more assassins.
The circumstances show that he was first
struck with a heavy bludgeon. The left
side of his face bears the marks of abrasion
caused by the blow. Stunned but not over
powered, struggle ensued, and being a
man of powerful physique, alert and ac-
tive, he evidently was a match for an ordi-
nary opponent At this iuncture he was
shot through the brain and fell to the
ground, probably killed ON the instant The
object OF the assault thus resulting in mur-
der, was probably robbery. His pocket
book, which contained roll of bills, n 1t
more than fifty dollars, with some postal
currency, was taken from his pocket ritied
and thrown near the fallen body. 1t was
found there, and also a derringer pistol,
which the assassin in his flight and haste
had dropped. 1t may possibly furnish a
clue to the discovery of the murderer. His
watch, a valuable gold timepiece, was not
taken, nor were his satchel and shawl, lest
they should be identified and lead 10 the
murderer's detection.
A wound by club on the left side Of the
forehead and temple, raking the skin and
flesh to the bone, was found, but declared
to be not dangerous Death was caused in
stantly by pistol ball entering the base of
tn" skull through the right parietal bone.
behind the right ear, and passing deeply
into the right lobe OF the cerebellum. The
direction OF the ball was forward and il
ward
The cOroner's jury found verdict that the
deceased came to his death from the said
pistol ball, discharged from the hands of
some unknown person.
The deceased was, we believe, a native OF
Pennsylvania; early in life he emigrated To
Illinois, and chose Belleville as his resi-
dence. His family connections are highly
respectable. His elder brother is ex-Mayor
Tyndale, of Philadelphia. He has been
twice married; his first wife was the daugl-
ter of Hon. Theodore Hilgard, a distin-
guished German and general scholar, of
Belleville, now deceased, by whom he had
several children; two sons, the youngest es-
teemed among the brightest and best edu-
Gated youths OF his age in this region. On
the decease of his first wife he married the
estimable and cultivated lady who now
mourns his violent and untimely death. She
is daughter Of the late Shadrach Penn
Mr.. 1yndale was person of education
and varied scientific attainments. of genial
manners, courteous address and Of gen
tlemanly and engaging presence: it was
supposed he had not personal enemy in
the world.
In 1864 he was elected Secretary of State.
and removed hither to enter upon the
duties and take charge of that Office On
the expiration of his term he resumed the
pursuits of his profession as civil engineer.
in which his services have been engaged by
several railroads.
His eldest son, Julius Tyndale, is now
absent in Europe, having been engaged as
surgeon in the Prussian army during the
The br utal murder of this amiable and !
worthy citizen is involved in mystery. |
This morning at about one o'clock he left !
his residence, intending to take the l:J0 |
morning train for St. Louis, whittier his |
professional duties called him This inten- |
ton must have been known to his mur- |
derer. He had scarcely reached the |
premises on Adams street adjoining his |
grounds, and directly in front of Lambs |
1rV y-b ha nd anl ofI
the assassin stretched him on the ground.
Here, about daylight, he was found stark,
cold and covered with blood, quite dead.
The news of this frightful murder spread |
a pail of mingled terror and sorrow over
the whole city. The deceased was about
tifty-five years of age, and is well known
by citizens of st. Louis.
The State flag on the capitol is raised half
mast i'll expression of the general and official
respect and sorrow.
The municipal authorities have offered
one thousand dollars reward for the arrest
and conviction OF this horrible murderer
AS yet no clue has been found to his dis
covery.
The remains will be conveyed to Belle
ville where they will arrive on Monday
The funeral will take place on
Monday afternoon, and the interment at
Harrison cemetery.
SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, April 3O-The funeral
of Hon. Sharon Tyndale, who was mur-
lered in this city about one o'clock yester-
day morning, will take place at BelIevilIe,
whittier tue remains will be taken tO-mOr-
row.
No trace has yet been discovered of the
murderer. A man was arrested here TODAY
on suspicion, bat was discharged.
The excitement is still very great, and
every effort will be made for the arrest of
the assassin, for whom a reward of one
dollars is offered
CHICAGO, April 30.-The following are
further particulars of the murder of the
Hon. Sharon Tyndale at Springfield, lii
1Ois. Mr.. Tyndales dead body was found
1t about five o'clock yesterday morning,
near Lambs foundry and only few rods
rom his residence.
Friday night Mr.. Tyndale determined
lpon visittO st. Louis, and perhaps to
8elleville. He packed a small travelling
atchel with such articles as he needed and
placed in his wallet fifty dollars, in addition
o small sum, less than five dollars, then
n his pocket
At the usual hour the family retired, and
dr. Tyndale, after setting an alarm clock so
IS to wake him at one o'clock in the morn
ng, without undressing laid down on a
OUNCE. He intended to take the train
which passes south on the Chicago and st.
Iouis railroad at l:50 A. NJ. The railroad
ime is fifteen minutes faster than city time, {
nd this gave him thirty-fve minutes, after
be stroke of the alarm clock, to arise, leave
he house, and walk the four blocks to the
tation The alarm clock faithfully ner-