Virginia Free Press

An old resident at Hoboken, New York, was found dead on Sunday morning last. A post mortem examination by eminent Physicians and Chemists, evidenced that arsenic had been administered, a large quantity having been found in his stomach. The sister of the deceased, named Mrs. Pennoyer, has been arrested on suspicion of being the murderess. A quantity of money, a watch and other articles belonging to the deceased, was upon search being made, found upon her person, secreted in an under garment. She denied knowing any thing of them. A white powder and some pills were also found on her, which upon being analyzed, proved to be arsenic. She was committed to jail for trial.

Mrs. Pennoyer has since committed suicide, by hanging herself. She had fastened her shawl to the stove pipe, which ran through the cell, about seven feet from the floor. Her feet hung about four inches from the floor and her back was to the wall. She seemed composed during the day, and no intimation was given of her intention. The keeper, who is a kind humane man, had a few hours previous, informed her that she would be removed to Newark, where more comfortable quarters would be provided. Every effort was made to restore life, but all proved unavailing