New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-04-02
THE GOODRICH MYSTERY.
THE CoRoNER,s INQUEST.

FErrER-nrs THRRATs-A BLACKMAuING LETTER
The CorOners investigation into the cTcum-
stances attending the mysterious murder OF Charles
GOoArich. Brooklyn, resumed at IL o. III. ges'ef
day. In the Kings County Court Of Sessions CHAMBER
AIRS Lucetta j. Armstrong who had been brought IRON
Raymond-st jain iirst placed on the stand
she testified: live at No 46 Riyngton-st, New-NorS
tphetograph handed to her by Coronerl L recognize
the likeness there OF Charles Goodrich; nave known
M Goodrich months and was nrst acquainted
with him some time since Christmas had known MIN
about nine weeks; him first in Brooklyn but be-
came acquainted with him in New-fork; 1t was not oy
correspondence that first became acquainted with him.
only saw him before the acquaintance took place;
II w.r frequently that used "a him. sometimes Iou
and tive week, and less there would not DC III
tervas of a week eapse before saw him; the thurs
DAY night previous ms death when last saw him.
and was on the corner OF Allen and Ryngton about
yo'olOck met him agreement made two or three
<iays before; am positive IL the Thursday evening
before his death; he left me. think, little artery
O'Clock IL at No. 46 Rvingt0nst that 81" hl ou
that evening; he in the habit Of calling on me AT
No 10 santon-s before removed to No. 4e Rivngton-
st he had other acquaintance beside mine at stan
tonst except two gentlemen; one was John or
Henry Beach, the other Mr.. Roscoe don't Know
tysi he became acquainted with these Sehue
men two OF weeks after his first VISIT and was In
troduced them by me he saw them occasionally put
Ineyer saw them in company together; never heard
WIN $1,000
heard him speak Of Beach, but don't remember par
tcuarly what he said he did speak about him 1t
was friendly terms heard him say that he Thought
Roscoe was dangerous man that was after he had
kuOwn me about four weeks there had been
disturbance between Roscoe aud Goodrich,
disturbance OF which / had some personal
knowledge; don't remember when it it must have
been four weeks after first knew him; 1t took
place in the evening, my apartments In Santon-st
IL the presence OF Beach, Roscoe, Goodrich, and my
SELF they talking very low at first think Roscoe
talking 10 MIR. Beach about MI Goodrieh Mr.
Roscoe made a remark about me. and Mr. Goodrich told
hun 1t not the mark OF gentleman 10 talk IN that
way about me- they talked very loud then and the sub
OF the conversation relation to the right Of
each 10 be at that place said he had as good
right to be there the other took Goodrich by the
and asked him 20 into another room, leaving
Beach and Roscoe togetheT went back In half an hour
20 they were, and found Roscoe had left
Goodrich said nothing but that the other dan
rerous and his remarks were made upon that dis
had further particular conversation with
Roscoe about Goodrich Roscoe asked il intended
10 keep company with Goodrich; made him no answer
lie said he would be with he might have said
more but Idont remember what he said can't remem-
Der whether what he said afterward was friendly or
otherwise think he had bad feelings toward Goodrich
from what he said Roscoe spoke frequently about
for two weeks after the disturbance
don't recoect RoscOes making any threats about Good
any one else except myself; have heard Roscoe say
God help the person who between you and :"
this after the Goodrich quarrel it between
and three weeks before GOOdrich's death can't say
surely it nearly two weeks. well remember
heard Roscoe say ne knew where Goodrich lived
never heard hun say Goodrich lived in Degraw-st.
ARMED
Roscoe carried pistol; have it; cannot de-
scribe Goodrich told at time that this world
IL full Of troubles. and have my share" that was
a1teE became acquainted with him can't remem-
Ter what more he said that subject; he told he
had fOOishy formed the acquaintance of that
II wouldn't amount to much, and that he would soon
shake her of didn't say how long he had known her
asked him If he was married TO her; he said no. she
only acquaintance; he said she did live in
New-York but in Brooklyn; didn't say where, and
aidnt ask him don't remember his saying she lived
of the honses in DegIswst, and didn't know that
she did; ne didn't say she annoyed him for money
heard him say where she came from have never
heard Roscoe say any other threat the have
stated that remember; from what saw OF Roscoe
and heard him say, believe he had a feel
ing Of resentment toward Goodrich my idea
based upon his general conduct and man
when GOOdriohs name came up had the
Sef eeS oS S S Sia saE s ssG S Roscoe c the
saturday evening" after Goodrich's death Roscoe
on the Monday before HE death the Bower, near
Monday; had few words with him; told HIM
thought he wac out of the city; he said: Oh no not
think said Thought he was going 70 leave the
Db aS Hc or nS Oo3h %
not mentioned By either OF us at that time we had
90 high words then: told him did MT believe he had
INTENDED to leave the city, because not gone as
said he would be- he wanted 10 call on me- and told
bim I did MT want him 10 there seemed to be
feeling On his part about his calling at my house ;
{ insisted that he should not call and he went
away; but l don't know that he was offended I;
IL because he bad feeling against Goodrich that
wanted him not to call; have known Roscoe five or six
saw HIM here, but have heard him that he had been
IN Brooklyn; the remark implied that he had been in
Brooklyn more than once 1t was four or ye weeks ago
when be said so he said his business took him to Brook
lyn; MT know what his business was; think from
what he said thst he was eounerfelter; ne said he
wanted 10 assist me by getting me 10 pass counterfeit
best business out first heard Of Mr. GOOdrchs death
at No. Orchsrdst. by reading Saturday mornings
house. went there TO work. but not positive
whether Friday or Saturday morning that read
the account the next time Roscoe the Sat
arday following GoOdTich's death; him at No. 46
Rivi1gtODst Unexpectedly TO me- 1t was outside, on
the sidewalk, in the evening that met him;
he said that he going 20 Baltimore; 1
made h no Py ne sa 6e ws6t8 8 IF see Of
he did not say why he was going to Baltimore except
was coming back it was about dusk the Saturday
following the murder that met him; had been ON
with Goodrich told Roscoe TO visit me, but ne
sisted coming; Mr. Goodrich told me that he lived
an Degrdw-st; went TO his residence with HIM from
New-York some time in February; 1T in the even
ing have remained in his house night 1t
was on GOOdrichs invitation that went 70 the
house went again III the latter part OF February
and again the first week in March have made other
visits beside these two never any women in Good
richs house II was not furnished when WAS there
understood that Mr. GoodrChs financial affairs in
good condition have not heard him speak OF any
trouble except that about the woman whom ne intended
20 shake of don't know II Roscoe was arrested
Mr.. Goodrich never proposed marriage 10 me;
still hold to the opinion formed as 10 the in
which Mr.. Goodrich came TO his DEATH I met
Roscoe Monday, on the Bowery above Bond-st; he
spoke FIRST; he said, Where you gOinRP Irepled
"GOing TO work." asked him why he not out Of the
city, he said, On, no. not YETI; atterward said he was
going 10 Hew-Orleans, and wanted me 70 write him
don't think he said why he had not gone before; he
never told me Of any time when he had wreaked his
on other told zoo that oar