The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-12-30
A REMARKABLE SUICIDE.

A REMARKABLE SUICIDE.
Tragic Death Of an Old.T me Politician.
We have already mentioned the death, by
his own hands, Of Mr.. Samuel J. Anderson,
at Atlanta. The circumstances connected
with his death are of a melancholy character,
and we give them below:
ATLANTA, Ga, Dec. 22-Mr. Samuel j.
Anderson was found dead in his room in the
Hillyer building at 7:3O A. NJ. yesterday,
having shot himself through the head. He
was lying on his left side in pool of blood,
with counterpart neatly folded in four
parts under the middle of his body. His left
hand clasped the muzzle of revolver, while
he held the handle in his right hand, with
his thumb pressed hard against the trigger.
His face and body were warm, and it was evil
dent that the deed had been recently DONE
The room was in perfect order, and bright
cheerful fire was burning in the CRATE
On writing table which stood near the
head Of the bed was package in large en-
velOpe, cont lining letters addressed to several
parties in the city, and one letter addressed to
Gen. r. Toombs. The package was adj
Os
ing letter was among its contents:
THE SUICIDES LETTER.
ATLANTA, Sunday, Dec. 20, 1874.
To DR.. J. NJ. johnson:
Dear Sr-Thoughtfully, even cheerfully,
obey the tenn fat of irresistible circum-
stances, without discussion and without muir
mur. My remarkable vigor and acknowledged
capacities seem utterly unavailable for ordi-
nary purposes. Be it so.
have much to be thankful for to yourself
and other personal friends, and feel no enmity
or hatred against any man. I hope Toombs
will so far vindicate himself as to protect
test, which could not have been anticipated.
Tomorrow morning intend to place the
muzzle Of my pistol in my mouth and pull
the trigger. l thus bluntly state my intention
in order to avoid, If possible, q coroners in
quest or legal investigation. Ishall dress my
self, after bathing as usual, in suit OF old
clothes, good enough, I opine, for the pur-
pose in view. My better clothes will be of
use to my son. I hope to be buried as
fall.
You will find in my table drawer further
communications and requests.
I inclose fifty-odd dollars to 60 toward
funeral expenses and to express my trunk to
New York.
Regretting the absence Of DR.. Miller, please
remember me to him, and present my photo
graph, herewith enclosed.
Farewell, my friend. S. j. ANDERSON.
In pencil was written on the back the fol-
lowing:
You will find my keys, etc.. in the table
drawer, with my spectacles and eyeglasses
one for Dr. johnson and one for DR.. Miller.
S. J. A.
The following curious document was also
H. IL
dressed on the back to Drs. Miller and John
son: .......
PRIVATE AND PERSONAL.
I, Samuel J. Anderson, present to my
friends the following requests and requests:
To my son, Samuel J. Anderson, all such
of my best clothing and effects as can be
packed in my sole leather trunk. would
communicate with A. H. Dawson, 271 Broad
way, New York, before expressing the trunk
to him. Not having heard from the boy for
some months, inquiry will be necessary. 1
would rely on Mr.. Dawson's information and
advice in the premises. suppose the cloth
ing would be of much value to him, and If
but little value to any one else. But if they
are not available to him, after inquiry,
would beg that the same be forwarded to my
son, Henry Blaisdell Anderson (about four
teen years Of age), at Springville, Erie county,
New York. He can be written to and easily
found by addressing John c. Strong, attorney,
Buffalo, New York.
To Dr.. Niller-The furniture in my room
according to bill in left-hand bureau drawer,
is DR.. Miller's property; also, box Of coal to
Miller and johnson.
To Jerry Lynch-A new pair Of pants
wrapped in paper. Returned because l am
unable to pay for them.
To Matilda Harris (my honest and faithful
| II, toll tprA l.
scuttle and shovel, trunk and strap, writing
table, umbrella, pin-box, broom and towels.
She will pack my trunk and dispose of old
clothes. etc., as she pleases.
To Ed. Hardy-My valise and contents
also cigars.
To r. Toombs mot private)-My pistol,
with the recommendation that he rid the
world Of his presence by initiating my exam
For Burial think shirt, drawers and
socks, with my big cloak wrapped around me,
will be quite sufficient. have saved money
enough to bury me and express my trunk,
ETC. I shall have about sixty dollars in pam
falcons pocket 5. ). ANDERSON.
Atlanta, Dec. 16, 1874.
To Drs. Miller and Johnson.
THE SUICIDES EFFECTS.
That Mr.. Anderson had coolly made up his
mind to kill himself is evinced by his extra
ordinary will, made several days ago. Every
article he alluded to in that document was
found exactly as he had stated, except his
money ] his money, amounting to S54, was
removed by him for some cause from his
pantaloons pocket and placed in his table
drawer. 1t was found there by Dr.. johnson.
Besides the personal property set forth in his
will, Mr.. Anderson left number of papers
and private documents. These are addressed
to various parties, and are in the custody OF
DR.. johnson, who will see to their delivery.
DR.. johnson also has the pistol bequeathed
to Gen. Toombs. The Georgia law says that
when q man receives legacy with an illegal
or void condition attached thereto, he can
take the legacy free from the condition. Con
sequently Gen. Tombs can receive the pistol
and not feel that no is obligated to SHOOT
himself.
| REMARKABLE HISTORY.
i Mr.. Anderson was about sixty-two years o.
age and had seen much Of public life. HI
was one of the old-time politicians; gentle
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