New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-05
LOCAL MISCELLANY.
r,,p urrNrINGToN SCANDAL.

coST1NuATIoN or THE INQUEsI-lhPOKlhNT hhDi-
c.1 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF WITNESSES OF
THE OUTRAGE.
The Corouer's inquest over the supposed re-
mains of Charles g. Kelsey was resumed at oyster Bay
Yesterday morning. The publication OF the names OF
The witnesses TO be examined, in the morning papers
had greatly increased the nerest in the days proceed
ings since il was generally known that the list included
those whose testimony would be, perhaps more impor-
tant and conclusive than any thus far taken. Inc
crowds in courtroom therefore probably larger
than on any previous day notwithstanding the STORM
which doubtless kept many away. At the request OF
the brothers, Henry and william, the body was again
examined this morning by the medical gentlemen who
previously viewed it and testified Monday accompa-
MED by Dr. Overton OF Cold Spring. BY this examna-
ton and the OF one juror the opening OF te
inquest was delayed until nearly noon. while the assem-
bled crowds waited mpatently and clamored for the
opening OF the investigation
The first witness called william Ludlam, one OF
the persons by whom the body discovered. He tes-
titled that the body left in the water undisturbed
until a companion had returned with the coroner III
was then taken ashore. and was found to he cothed
with black trousers, closely buttoned. When these
were removed by the the body was found 10 De
covered with feathers, and watch chain was discoN-
cred lying against the body slightly imbedded The
body had been strangely mutiated and II seemed i'm
posble that fish could gained to the part
mutlated completely covered with clothing as 1t was
Dr. Henry Van Zindt, called for the second time, tes-
tilted that he had again examined the body,
and found the femOral vein somewhat disorganlzeu'
and empty and collapsed. which strengthened his first
impression that the parts were violently removed pre-
yious TO death Had blood been found in the vein he
would have been strengthened in the opposite opinion
Other indications confirmed him in this conviction Dr.
VIM p. Overton Of Cold Spring testified that he haa
found the body far dsorganzed that 1t could not De
subjected TO scientific test, which he explained and
which would have settled the question OF mutiation
before or after death beyond doubt From the best
examination possible he thought il most probable that
the parts removed previous TO DEATH and gave
his reasons therefor In the majority OF such mu-
tlation would produce DEATH The portion OF the body
discovered would undoubtedly float after the generation
Of the gases which would give II specific gravity less
than that OF water. In salt water 10 warm weather.
this period would perhaps be four or five months The
body presented the appearance of the back bones hav
ing separated before though II was Impossible 10
state by what force The buoyancy OF the lower limbs
might cause il in time, if the upper part was bound
down by weights.
AT the conclusion OF an hours the inquest was
resumed in the presence OF DistrctAtOrney Downing
Of Queens County who appeared for the first time
Dr. David NJ Cory stated that, in company with DR..
Oyerton and Dr. Van Zandt he had taken the body in
rowboat and carried il into the bay for the purpose
OF settling the question whether it would float The
femora artery was entirely emped OF its contents and
the walls perfectly faccid The femoral vein was
examined and very small quantity of coaguated blood
discovered The body being placed IN the water
oaed so easily that it could have supported weight
Of five or six pounds On the occasion OF his former
testimony witness had been somewhat guarded about
expressing an opinion as 10 the time OF the violation to
the body AT the conclusion OF his latest and most
thorough examination. however, he was more firm in
the belie that the muation had preceded death Drs
Henry c. Van Zandt and WIN. r. Overton were again
summoned and fully corroborated the statements OF Dr.
VIM j. Wood OF Huntington was next called, and
uter Of excitement greeted his appearance, for it was
the tar-and-feathering party. At about M on Nov
4, he was called upon by DR.. Banks, who said they
have caught Kelsey" To the inquiry TO who had
caught him, and what they would do with him, he
nnpniS him Ranks reonested witness to accompany
him To Mrs Oakeys. and on being refused departed
alone but returned IN about 80 minutes ana again urged
witness with him. az he feared Kelsey might be IN
iured by his assaants. Witness replied ne did not wish
TO interfere, and Banks let the house rive minutes
later witness repaired 10 Mrs. Oakeys, and entered the
house In Mrs Oakley's house Royal Sammis, Mrs
Oakley Miss Julia smith; MISS Abble smith and proba.
bly, Mrs. John Mckay. The entire party then went out
together aud DE- Banks lust coming the lot
In the OF the house while Kelsey was seen coming
he house surrounded by number OF masked men,
Banks had lamp winch had been put out by blow
from Kelsey's boots Kelsey walked down toward
the gate and probably step or two beyond, when one
the party said bring him back, which they did. but
soon alter him 90. He had no idea who OF the
masked men were. The party then returned 70 Mrs
Oaleys house, and he himself accompanied by his wife
went directly home. John Mckay and Banks had been
left standing Mrs. Oakeys house. The party
while he was attempting 10 escape. II impossible
TO distinguish whether he covered with tar and
way TO Mrs. Oakeys The general character of Kelsey
in Huntington not good in some particulars, though
ne always prompt and honorable IN all his business
y,,"ess did moi Interfere on accoun of naray ss
10 which he il subject. Had he known what 20 be
S,,,ie nor tbe ocrnPrence said he was detprmiued
10 have Kelsey punished. II he had 10 from New
York a week 10 do it," The ruhans had no visible
weanons ON being asked ms opinion ON the subject,
no rat wi VI
dence seemed TO indicate That the body found was
Arthur d. Hurd CT Huntington. testified that at about
Q y. III. on November 4, he was passing Mrs Oakleys
house when his attention attracted by the appear
Of a coming out OF the front gate IN hurried
manner with lantern He himself then passed through
party of disguised were gathered, one OF whom
towards him. The man said nothing and the wit
ness then came up near the group OF men who were
surrounding man whom he supposed to be Kelsey and
they were at that time raising hun from the ground.
They then proceeded To his clothing and OF
the men advanced with tan pail aud brush He then
in a hurried and excited manner. covered the back,
breast and arms OF the victim with the contents of the
PAIL meanwhile one Of the other men advanced with
bag or basket from which Che emptied quantity OF
| feathers upon him from above and HIS compin-
ions afterwards covered the from the
waist down with sack or blanket. lie was
then tied to a tree, with his hands fastened behind and
was left by the ruans for three minutes. They
then returned, united him. aud made peculiar hoong
of people came out OF Mrs. Oakeys among whom Mr..
one of the masked men, Let him CO." but received no
reply Kelsey last Fastening from the Of
stripes, very little being below the waist. There
from five TO eight masked men present, one OF
whom was short, broad-shOudered. aud very stOuty
built The witness had q strong impression that he
Royal sammis among the party who left Mrs. oak
leys house. He knew that two three previous
casiOns, Of which he had been present. party
had been watching for Kelsey for the arrest
ing him. At the time OF the tarrng Kelsey had hair
beard, and II supposed thai both had been cut of
when he was the ground surrounded by the masked
men. Kelsey had his clothing in his hands a. he was
leaving the field. The masked seemed to have
fear OF outsiders and SAID nothing TO them IL the
impression of witness that the remains discovered IN