This morning, at the Coroner's Court, Bishop Street, Mr. John Kent, the Coroner for the district, opened an inquiry into the death of Mr. Samuel Boyd, of Catchpole Square, who was found dead in his house on Saturday, the 9th inst., under circumstances which have already been reported in the newspapers. The coroner, addressing the jury, said the initial proceedings would be chiefly formal. Their first duty would be to view the body of the deceased; after that certain witnesses would be examined who would testify to the finding of the body, and others who would give evidence of identification. The inquiry would then be adjourned till Wednesday, on which day medical and other evidence would be forthcoming. He refrained from any comment on the case, and he advised the jury to turn a deaf ear to the strange rumours and reports which were in circulation; it was of the utmost importance that they should keep an open mind, and be guided only by the evidence which would be presented to them. Much mischief was frequently done by the prejudice aroused by injudicious public comment on a case presenting such singular features as the present. Comments of this nature were greatly to be deplored; they hampered, instead of assisting, the cause of justice. The jury then proceeded to Catchpole Square to view the body, and upon their return to court Mr. Finnis, Q.C., rose and stated that he appeared for Lord and Lady Wharton, who had a close and peculiar interest in the inquiry. The Coroner said the inquiry would be conducted in the usual manner, without the aid of counsel, whose assistance would be available in another court, but not in this, where no accusation was brought against any person, and where no person was on his trial. Mr. Finnis: "Our desire is to render material assistance to you and the jury. Lady Wharton----" The Coroner: "I cannot listen to you, Mr. Finnis." Mr. Finnis: "Lady Wharton has most important, I may say most extraordinary evidence to give----" The Coroner: "Her evidence will be received, but not to-day. Pray be seated." Mr. Finnis: "Her ladyship is in attendance." The Coroner: "She is at liberty to remain; but I repeat, her evidence cannot be received to-day. Only formal evidence will be taken to enable the body to be buried." Mr. Finnis: "Evidence of identification, I understand?" The Coroner: "Yes." Mr. Finnis: "Lady Wharton's evidence bears expressly upon this point." The Coroner: "It must be tendered at the proper time." Mr. Finnis: "With all respect, Mr. Coroner, I submit that this is the proper time." The Coroner: "I am the judge of that. I ask you not to persist. I shall conduct this inquiry in accordance with my duties as Coroner." The first witness called was Mr. Robert Starr. "You are a reporter?" "A special reporter and descriptive writer for 'The Little Busy Bee.'" "Were you the first person to enter the house in Catchpole Square after the death of Mr. Samuel Boyd?"