The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-02-20
THE HALIFAX VICTIMS.
Thousands of Spectators at the Scene of the Triple
MISUNDERSTANDING Funeral Ad-
dress-The Nephew, William stur-
tevant, Committed for Trial.

| HALIFAX, Mass, Feb. TO- 1874
The excitement over the triple murders OF the
| brothers Sturtevant and the woman Buckley in
creases rather than abates, and every new deyel.
opment points TO the arrested nephew william
Sturtevanr. az the author OF the terrible tragedy
His house was searched this afternoon, and seys-
raj articles were found which partially complete
the chain OF evidence which had already been es-
tablished. The stake with which the victims were
slaughtered has also been Identified as having been
In the possession of the accused. Ever since the
murder there has been q continued succession Of
visitors to tine scene. In fact, Halifax never before
had 80 many people congregated at one time within
her borders as to-day. ALL the morning the rough
roads have been tnrongeG with teams OF all de-
scorpions, each loaded with occupants whose feel
ings are apparently wrought to fever pitch Of
excitement. All classes came TO see and hear
all that was going on IN this at present
notable locality, and many came from
points WITHIN radius OF twenty miles.
As had been stated Thomas and Simeon
Sturievant and Miss Buckley were quite we'll
known outside OF this region, and the forenoon
trans brought scores OF people to HALIFAX and
Bridgewater to attend the funeral, which took
place at noon In the Congregational meeting
house.
THE FUNERAL CHRKMONIEs.
The ceremonies were BRIEF but deeply impress.
sve. Prayer was said by Rev. H. d. Walker OF
Brdgewater, in one OF the large front rooms Of the
old Sturtevant House, where were congregated
the relatives, in ali about twenty-five. During the
forenoon 1t Is estimated that upward OF 1000 peo-
pie passed the threshold of tins mansion, and at
the time OF the devotional exercises the lower
rooms were crowded, and people and teams could
be counted by hundreds IN the open spaces out
side.
APPEARANCE OF THE DEAD.
The remains OF all three we're In the front room
across the hall from the relatives, and were en-.
cased in plain black walnut cofnns lined with white
cashmere. Miss Buckley had on black robe, an
ancient style Of collar and the old fashioned lace
and the only evidence that her death was a violent
one was IN purple spot on one cheek and q slight
SaSs in @ eoe ace ps
thetior cast, and In death 1t was not I'M
pleasant to the beholder. The face Of Thomas
Sturtevant looked as II In repose and only slight
purple spot was noticeable. That OF Simeon sug-
gested the terrible beating 1t had received from
the club and was considerably distorted the bones
being nearly all broken. Both OF the deceased gem
tlemen had on robes white vests and suitable
Shortly before one O'Clock the mourners were
ushered to the carriages in waiting and taken TO
of the carriages in attendance following
sn Ss maay h tine nesheors going on foot
place the Size Of Halifax, but but not H sufrciens
70 even give standing room to one half the people
Were 10 Of sa mat LOCO
Rev. MI. walker who conducted the services, was
assisted by Rev. c. Y. De Normandie, Of Kingston.
TOUCHING FUNERAL GRAFTON
During the usual preliminary exercises the ST.
lence in and around the rural sanctuary un-
broken, save by the sObs OF some OF the congrega~
ton. In beginning his address the clergyman
said:
meet here never before Cod grant such
friend; ana kndIed have often ssSs!sd .Ss quiet
GssR
turned sd sn nS oRv Of al haY B, a
bell sounded has Ss's Newer Newer did tins
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there eyer such hours those here since the last Sab
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hsS es oa on 5 and ren s
how should our estimate Of the value Of the sacredness
f his 1seTsna .s', nG beS4s
their Death tses divided Being
z old .nd
whom they were born: lived and died bu! She Who dlea
rands mercy homes INFO which she often
he Win
ns1 ho m bOS er s VA. gIs
sacrifice to her sense of duty her longing to benefit and
mande brought tears TO the eyes OF tnosc VINO had
not wept before The remains of the old gentle
men were TAKEN 10 Tue purifying ground near tnelr
homestead. and, with prayer, laid to rest In
tomb. The hnal service was witnessed by great
concourse. The remains Of Miss Buckley were
taken to Kingston, where they will be deposited
by the side OF her ancestry. All In all 1t was
OF the most impressive and remarkable burials.
THE ALLEGED MURDERER.
The preliminary examination OF tho accused took
place before Justice Osborne this forenoon. The
prisoner refused to have counsel and announced
himself ready for trial. Mr. Pratt who made the
arrest, told the following story
arrested william 4. Surtevant on Tuesday night in
Hahf He pxD n sur Rf he arresf huf
hm At his house ne 'front.' and sleeves
which we're literally covered with fresh blood
one which he usually wore; found blood
stains upon hts ha! ana numerous SPOTS OF blood upon
do So We then searched him. he wore two pairs Of
stockings on one OF his eet between the stockings
and ana Of
% s fnS ton Of & %
bureau where simeon Sturtevsnt OF the murdered
men, was ound also some pieces o. coin similar TO those
found II the h0uss the prisoner made no
the ofeer that he the nephew Of the deceased
and one of the hairs to mis- propertp
The government officers have oaher important
evidence touching the guilt OF the accused which
adducod Justice Osborne remarked he Was salts
fed that the prisoner ought to be held fer trial;
that while tina evidence fell fan short of that which
would warrant his conviction. yet 1t raised such
strong suspicious OF his connection with the bloody
deed that ne felt II his duty to commit him. and
suing, the investigation unhindered.
HEARTLESS MURDERERS.