New-York tribune., 1873-07-01
FOCR STANCE STOKES.

MYSTERIOUS DEATH or A WEALTHY RNGLlSuMAN'
The dccomposed body man of giant stature,
found on south beach, staten Island ON Saturday
has been identified mat Of Col Lionel Percy sidney
age about 4O OF London England who Is said TO have
been formerly cOmmanderof her Britannia MaJestys
Household Guards, and also nephew oi the Ear OF
Sidney The deceased wasof great reputed wealth. and
reported have been largely interested In the Cunard
Steamship Company. He had been accustomed to vint
NewYork at frequent intervals during several years.
Upon his last arrival from London he became gnest OF
the DE Soto House, IN Beecker-str near Broad
way. 1t had beenT his habit to carry con
siderable sums OF money IN largo wallet,
in inner pocket OF his coat but, while paying his
board blu Friday evening, he remarked to the mana
ger Of the hotel that he had nearly " run out OF money
and should draw $4,000 his banker nthe following
day He left hotel the morning hut did not re-
turn Inquiries seemed TO show that, at about noon on
Saturday June o. he called at the office Of Dr. Beck, In
West Sixteenthst with whom be was acquainted After
brief visit be left the house. having agreed TO meet the
Doctor at the spngler House in Union-5quare, at 8
o'clock, 10 play billiards with him. He filled to
keep the appointment aud, search being made
for him it appeared that during the afternoon he had
visited O'Relley Fogarty's dstillery, No. IS Ludlow
St. aud stated to Mr.. Fogarty, with whom he WAS init
mate that he intended to make his will, and did not
think that would live much longer. He IL said to
have been suffering FROM extreme mental depression,
which ia attributed to domestic trouble This be is not
known to have disclosed but private grief seemed
at times TO weigh heavily upon bis mind.
Beyond his vi, the dialefy az tface OF him
to have boon discovered until his body washed
ashore on staten Island His habit Of carrying large
sums about person aud his Disappearance soon after
having declared his intention Of DRAWN $4,000 from his
banker, have induced suspicious among some OF hls
friends that he the victim OF robbery and murder
Others however give credcnce TO the theory OF tO
play bat SATISFIED that he committed suicide WINE
suffering from temporary insanity Nothing WAS tound
in the pockets of MS clothing except the Keys OF MS
room at the hotel, and watch which had been seen IN
his possession mlssing. The advanced dt0omp0sl-
ton Of the body prevented an autopsy and 1t could not
therefore be determined whether or not he had been
subjected TO violence. His remains, which have been
temporarily Inferred at staten Island, are TO DC Tor
warded TO London, where nc is said TO have left wife
aud several children.
LONG ISLAND MYSTERIES.
The excitement at South Oyster Bay In re-
gard to the supposed murder, Of samuel Jones has not
abated, though few believe that the deceased was
accidentally drowned The circumstances OF the case
thus fsr developed are as follows: Mr. Jones a
bachelor aged 20 years, aud resided alone bis farm
house his nearest neighbor being Peter Maoney, who
worked the farm for him Mr. Jones was last seen awe
on Friday evening by brother who called upon him
and found him engaged in preparing his evening meal.
On the following day hs body was found IN well near
the ,house partly covered with stones, stumps, and
debris by Muloney who stopped usual to consult
finding him at the house he proceeded to the well to
draw some water aud there found the remains. Coroner
BayIls who was informed, mpaneed jury and after
they had viewed the body and the premises adjourned
the uques until to-day. The funeral OF the deceased
took place yesterday afternoon from the Protestant
Episcopal Church Ia the village, and was very largely
attended The services conducted by the Rev. -.
\ stocking Of Jamaica. DisTct-Attorney Downing will
assist Coroner Baylis at the inquest to-day, and from
facts alroady in possession OF the authorities it is
believed that the mystery Of the murder will be cleared
| up.
| samuel Wie.ts a wealthy farmer residing az Little
Neck started from his home last week Sunday, with
horse and buggy to visit friend in Manhassett About
| 10 O'Clock the same night the horse and buggy were
foupd IN the barnyard, but nothing Mr.. vii
lofts Search was at once made for him, and he wa'
finally found about three miles from his home lying on
the roadside unconscious Upon examination, severe
Confusion was found upOn the back Of his head lie was
conveyed to the residence OF Mr. Clark, near by, ana
medical attendance called but all Efforts 10 restore
! him were unsuccessful. until Saturday, when he re-
gained consciousness and. IL Is now thought, Will re-
cover Mr.. W. ~ man OF temperate habits. aud the
horse he drove very gentle one, Is believed that nc
| was knocked from the wagon by "a hlghWayman VINO
| intended to rob him, but who was frightened away
before he had accomplished his purpose. Mr.. W. has uO
recollection regarding the time the manner OF Ms
| injury. A., - -.
Sayyie still romans Unexplained. Last Thursday he
proceeded the woods 10 cut rewOOd, since when e
he has not been heard Of He about 10 yer
OF age a man OF temperate habits and 10 feared tha
he met with foul play People have been securing the
woods daily yet trace OF him has been found