The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-11
THE DoRRINGTON HOMICIDE.

CorOncr's Observation-Disclosures Against
Lawler-His Release on Bnil.
Coroner Young yesterday held an inquest at the
Twenty-eighth precinct station house in the case
OF John j. Darlington, the young man, late OF "a
Charlton street. who died some days ago in Belle
vue Hospital from the effects of violence alleged to
have been received at the hands Of James Lawler
during quarrel in the barroom corner OF Spring
and Washington streets, early on the morn
ing of the 10th ult., as heretofo reported.
Deceased, who was very drunk, and one or two
others were in the barr0Om, and meeting Lawler,
then quite sober, picked a quarrel with him. dur
ing which Darlington, as shown by reliable wit
nesses, struck Lawler in the face with his fist.
Lawler, who appears to be quite respectable
man, in defending himself struck and kicked his
assailant about the head and body.
Below will be found brief synopsis OF the most
important evidence elected before the Coroner and
the jury
THE EVIDENCE.
Alonz0 Kirkpatrick, of 367 Hudson street, de-
posed that he was acquainted with John DOrring-
ton and James Lawler, and was present at a fight
between them on the night of the 10th ultmo at
the public house OF Cyrus Omsted, corner Of Spring
and Washington streets; bennington was very
drunk and fell on the floor, when Lawler COM
menced kicking and striking him; Olmsted said,
"He Dorrngton) has been looking for fight; now
give it to him;'' Lawer then grabbed pitcher
from the counter and made three blows at him ;
the first struck the counter the second struck his
back and the third hit his head; Darlington
said, "Don't do that; l give in;' Dor
rington got up and said, ION, my God''
and fell senseless on the stoop, where
he lay five minutes; he then got up and started or
alone to the station house; Darlington had taken
bufxU nj Vol DRINK. a blOWS
stru OK except by Lawer.
James Clark, of No. 81 King street, depOsed to
facts substantially the same as those sworn to by
{ he first witness.
John Malcolm, Of No. So vandam street, said that
he hearing rap for assistance ran into the public
house and saw Darlington on the door and LAWYER
on him. deceased said, 'Let me up, III stop;'
when deceased got up. he said, I'm eat
you,u and rushed for LAWYER and clinched,
fell heavily Willy On S,na the his
and kicked him, and then taking pitcher from
the counter struck at him three times; two OF the
| blows took effect on the body or deceased; Mr..
| Olmsted took the pitcher from Lawler; deceased
| was very ugly man when drunk; ne was very
macn under tine o. quor an
lay down on the stoop he soon got up and walked
/ up spring street.
! fed that deceased commenced the assault by
striking LAWYER the first blow In the face or on the
snS Of the where's the
fight occurred, came down stairs BY request and
found Lawler holding Darlington till policeman
| should come and arrest him; Lawer said, III. am
sober and am right and cannot help myself" Dor
rington being released made at LAWYER and struck
| him in the face; Lawler was compelled to defend
himself and in the struggle Dorrington fell and
LAWYER fell partly on him and then commenced to
Kick at him: LAWYER picked up the pitcher and
| made passes at deceased to defend himself; con-
slider that Lawer acted 10 sefdeience; think IL
was necessary to disable the deceased In order to
| get away from him.
Mr. Olmsted positively denied urging LAWYER TO
assault deceased, as testified to by the witness
Kirkpatrick whose arrest for perjury was urged
upon Coroner Young by LAWYER.
Deputy Coroner Marsh who made the post.mor-
TEN examination. testified that pyemia, the result
OF injuries, was the cause OF death.
The Jury rendered I. verdict against LAWYER, and,
owing to the circumstances OF the case, Coroner
Young decided to release him on giving $1,000 Dali
The witness Kirkpatrick was sent 10 the House
OF Detention, but will be released, he executing
bail bond to insure his future appearance.
1t was enormously stated after the occurrence
that Lawler had run away but feeling himself jus
tqed in what ne mad done he remained at home al
the time.