New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-06-07

Of the hodE testified that he searched the clothing OF
the deceased hut found pistol weapon other than
room ~ the hotel but could find pistol or other
weapon. .
described the four wounds, and testified that
death was the result of shock and inteFnal hem'
Orrhage from the wound OF the left breast.
THE PRISONERS EXPLANATION.
Coroner Young then charged the jury very briefly,
and after absence OF about ten minutes they re-
turned verdict that tho deceased "came 20 his death
from shock and internal hemorrhage the result OF ps
toshot wounds received at the hands of Frank H. Wal
worth"
The usual voluntary examination Of the prisoner en-
sued response to the customary questions by the
Coroner, he replied "My namo is Frank Hardin Wal
worth; / was born in Saratoga, where reside have
no regular occupation" When asked what he had to
say relative TO the charge against him, he remained
silent and thoughtfu for q moment and then said in
low, but firm and earnest tone: 81 am guilty OF no
crime" After this utterance he hesitated II he
wished say MORE but could decide how begin.
The venerable Charles OConor noticing the hesancy
Of his young client, whispered in his quicKly. The
words OF counselor seemed TO reassure the prisoner
and drawing sheet Of foolscap paper from his coat
pocket he read the following remarkable statement in
o deliberate, distinct ana impressive manner;
am guilty OF no crime; my father treated my mother
cruelty for years; inccnsed against his father
for putting his little share of the property In trust so
that my mother and the family got something out OF it,
precautions against his father he wrote TO her, among
other things, 81 VIII Kill your boys and defeat the
damned scOundre In HIS grave, and cut of his damned
forever" he also threatened my mothers life,
and spoke OF shots being suddenly heard from his
resentment About three years AGO he beat my
mother cruelty; was not present but saw the marks;
when heard this loaded pistol belonging TO cousin
OF mine, aud have carried it; supposed that my
father was armed least when he intended to see us
my uncle, Clarence WawOrth, has been father TO
him I was troubled about leaving my mother without
projection; on Sunday last wrote this to my uncle
and that must 20 and sec my father,
not would depend upon that interview in fact. 1
wanted TO get trustworthy assurances that he would
not modest nv mother during my Absences had no in
tention OF killing him; when he into my room
asked MIN sit down; he did spoke TO hun OF his
conduct, aud SAID Promise that you will neither
shoot my mother insult her any Of the family
any further; he answered me. 81 promise" but with
look which, to my mind, implied contempt and
the reverse Of intent 10 keep the promise;
he had just before put his hand up 10
his breast as 10 pull out pistol am unconscious or
having fired than three times he closed on me
rapidly; his grasp upon me when fired the last
tune do not think that he said anything during the
whole interview except what have stated
After the statement Of the prisoner had been duly
placed in evidence. he formally committed to the
Tombs to await the action of the Grand Jury. He
turned to the prison in coach, while it raining
heavily. He was escorted by two officers, and was
compapied by his counsel.