The New York herald., 1872-09-18
The Post-NOrtem ExaminatiOn---Tive Ribs
Br0ken...COntusOn Of the Skull
ClOtted Blood on the Brain.
WHAT The PRISONER HAS TO SAY.
THE MOST IMPORTANT WITNESS TO-DAY.
What an Escaped "Lunatio' says-Beaten with
Saratoga Trunk Trap Until His
Whole Body Was Black-A Terri
bic Tale of Brutality.

The Wards Island mal-doings attained climax
Of horror on Monday In the death OF H0ratio Sey-
mour, colored man, who had been in the Insane
Asylum for three or four years and was employed
every day in working with his fellows in misfortune
under the supervision OF the keeper. Thomas
Farrell. He was Frustrated from injuries
received nom some person, who he himself
alleged was Farrell, and Which were of such a
serious character that they acted strongly in in
ducing DR.. Echeverria to make the grave charges
which have already been published against the
keeper.
Seymour was man Of medium height OF rather
slight but athletic build, with limbs In which the
muscles were well developed. He was not feeble
or crippled ON the contrary he was comparatively
healthy.
ANOTHER VISIT TO WARDS ISLAND
Yesterday HERALD reporter made visit to
Wards Island, in the middle of the afternoon, to
attend the post-mortem examination which was to
be held over the deceased by Deputy Coroner
Beach. Taking the ''nobby" little steamer Belle
vue at the Bellevue Hospital landing and sail
ing up the East River, through He'll Gate and by
the gloomy grated windows OF the granite Peniten-
tiary which frowns darkly upon the water he set
loot upon the Island in about twenty minutes from
the time OF starting. He walked slowly up from
aces the east shore. This is the Inebriate Asylum
and blear-eyed wretches were dolefuly peering
through the iron bars at all the new .comers evi-
IDENTITY expecting multitudinous friends by every
boat The new Insane Asylum further on the road
. large red and white building-and this ne ap-
proacned. Through the tall wooden gate the path
was lost In wide expanse of luxuriant green,
with carriage way winding through it. At one
side Ofthe way as he entered stood an individual
sf queer aspect. with melancholy pair of watery
eyes, whose expression was sad in the extreme.
Fen a-s-
e. VICTIM OF MELANCHOLY.
The reporter stopped to make an inquiry, and
was astonished to receive q clear and intelligent
answer. The man wore look OF stupid dreami-
ness and sorrow. He was attired In q coarse suit
pf brown, with huge cowhide shoes and an old
straw hat. Following his direction the way
led across the sward to o low granite building in
the hillside. This was the "dead house.n All
around 1t was green and healthful In the full ma.
turty Of summer growth and beauty the river glis-
tening hundred yards away and across its ex-
panse the quiet shades OF Ravenswood, with the
City shrouded in haze in the distance; and yet,
descending the soft, carpeted slope and turning to
the open doorway, the sense of pleasure created by
the scene was changed into one Of sudden horror.
THE DEAD HOUSE
y strong, durable structure, within which on
sther side are tiers Of vaults for the humble de.
parted. Here they are laid away until convenience
Admits OF their final disposal. Tho huge grated
door is decorated with white strips of calico, and
two empty brandy bottles are hung to the bars by
strings. This Is the work of the maniacs, whose
feelings are very susceptible to the loss
Of one OF their number. On Monday, after the death
pf poor Seymour one OF his comrades in misfortune
wandered in the ncighborhood OF the dead house
proceeded
of his grief as have been mentioned.
Yesterday, within the grated portal, which was
vide open at the time OF the reporters
arrival, lay the body of Seymour, ON q slab
stark naked, while over. 1t stood DR.. Wooster
his elbow was Dr. Echeyeria taking notes OF dis
coveries. Any one who has seen o surgical dissec
tion can imagine how terrible was the scene. The
knife and the saw worked rapidly, and ligament
after lgament, muscle after muscle, bone alter
bone, were severed, and every organ. disclosed
The scrutiny given them was close and intensely
critical First the trunk was cut Open and in It
was found that the dead man had had
FIVE OF HIS RIBs BROKEN
before his death-three ON the left side ana two on
the right. Next heart, lungs, liver and kidneys
were examined under the knife. All OF them were
t0leraby healthy, excepting that in the kidneys
was slight indication Of the first symptoms of
Bright's disease. There lay
THE DEAD MANIAC, ~
with his senslcss head resting upon hard block OF
wood for pillow, that reminded one of the block
ON Tyburn Hill In the reign Of the thirsty axe.
bruises; there were marks on the right shoulder OF
severe beating and the sides of the Corpse showed
plainly the SIGNS OF some sort Of violent abuse,
from heavy shod foot. The scalp of the head was
soon removed and the
CoNrUslONs OF THE SKULL,
found to be OF q very serious character. The bone
was sawn through circularly and the brain re.
moved. On the Uranium were three contusions
TWO OF which were or recent occurrence. When
the brain was taken from the cavity there were
spots Of clotted blood upon 1t and also on the bone
This phenomenon the doctor denomnated ''super-
cXtruVaSattOn
dicative OF violent blows upon the head.n One
lung was also found to be innamed under the bro
ken ribs.
During the post mortem examination, which
lasted almost two hours, the HERALD reporter in.
natured species and stood laughing at the horrible
spectacle. He asked him about the character of
Seymour, whether he was tractablc or fierce The
creature answered i'll very comprehensive terms
although with o tone OF uncertainty and in a qua
verlng voice.
"Oh, he was quiet fellow; he was. II he was a
negro we cannot help it, and Cleopatra and the
Moor OF Venice were OF kindred blood too. Why,
ne was here several years, and he never made any
1uss was
AS PEACEFUL AS A LAMB,
anu now he's murdered. Here !" changing his
angry voice, Come away from nv fathers house
ne s,, nldn tell you you could go there.n
nd ne &c examination was completed at halfpast lve
eno the party returned to New York. TIE inquest
was appointed to be held at the same time that the
syen aeSSe upon the death OF Orne to-day at
AZ the Coroners' ONCE yesterday the case of the
latter was formally postponed Considerable ex.
cltement was occasioned by the presence of the prs
oner, who was committed to the Tombs by Coroner
keenan,. He had been brought from the Harlem
Police Court The people seemed to be Surprised
At his cheerful demeanor and looks TO the re.
porter he reiterated that he was not guilty of the
charge against him, and seemed to be not in the
least affected by the death OF Seymour. who. he
said, was always sckly patient. He expected to
get on Just as soon as the inquest was held and he
wished tney would hurry up.
TEE wITNEsSEs.
Several witnesses were present, and they were
somewhat disappointed at not having the case dis.
posed Of. They fear the trouble and suspense OF a
sensational investigation and trial. The menwho are
insane, however, care little for anything but the
mango OF scene from Wards Island to New York.
Gd their faces were covered with smiles.
ur. Ecneverra was present aud spoke as follows
Win the HERALD reporter
honestly believe in Farrell's guilt and from
1sintercsted motives am not wholly responsible
Icr tns Investigation, but am under the direction
o. Ine commissioners OF Charities and Correction,
whose orders seek to execute. The death OF Eey-
mour viii determine bis guilt There might have
Deen crave doubts regarding the death or so feeble