Inquisitor & Cincinnati Advertisor

The Inquisitor and Cincinnati Advertisor

(articles were typed "exactly" as they appeared in the newspaper)

23 June 1818

STOP THE MURDERER!

One Hundred Dollars Reward.

Broke Jail on Tuesday night the 3d of June, Samuel Walker, who had been committed for murder, he is supposed to be between 45 and 50 years of age, fair hair, blue eyes, sandy complexion, looks through his eye brows, a little stoop shouldered, is near six feet high, well made, coarse featured; his dress is supposed to be plain homespun, it is probable he has a rifle with him, has a scar on his neck occasioned by his attempting to commit murder on himself, the morning that it is supposed he murdered his nephew, Benjamin Morrison. He was one of the first settlers in the Miami Purchase, and has spent a great part of his time in hunting, when intoxicated very talkative, but when sober a man of few words and rather slow in speech.

The above reward will be given for the said criminal, if he is returned to the jail of Butler County.

PIERSON SAYRE, Sheriff

of Butler Co, Ohio

Hamilton, June 10, 1818

14 July 1818

HORRID MURDERER!

As Mr. Lewis Bland of Columbus, (says the Ohio Monitor of the 2d inst.) was seeking his horse in the Indian lands, on the Norton Road, leading from Delaware to Sandusky, at the crossing of the Little Scioto, on Wednesday the 24th inst he discovered a dead body in the water, lying face downward, less than twenty yards from the bridge; which, on examination, proved to be the body of Stephen Delano, Jr. son of Mr. Stephen Delano, of Clinton township, in this county, as was ascertained by his papers. His head on the right side was lacerated with a wound, which one of the spectators said had fractured his skull, and the eye on the left side was started from the socket; his throat was cut, although the gash had not affected the wind pipe. His clothes were found in the much the same state as when he was last seen. It is conjectured that this murder was perpetrated by the Indians, though not certain.

14 July 1818

On Friday the 10th inst (says the Zanesville Express of the 15th) two men were arrested in this town, for passing counterfeit money. They were brought before Thomas Flood, Esq. who ordered their commitment. One says his name is George Dickerson, and is from Washington county PA. The other Henry Houvre, from Lancaster county PA. Two hundred dollars in counterfeit bills, were found in their possession; they were on the Farmers' and Mechanics' tank of Pittsburgh; the old United States bank, and the bank of Georgetown, District of Columbia.

4 August 1818

Unexampled Murder

On the 13th ult. Mr. James Applegarth, who resided about six miles from Cambridge, Maryland, was murdered by a man named O'Riley. The murderer was apprehended, on the same evening, and committed to the prison at Cambridge. -- The extraordinary cause and circumstances of the crime, are related in a Maryland paper as follows: - "O'Riley, a few weeks ago, opened a school, to which Mr. Applegarth sent two or three children. O'Riley was frequently intoxicated, and kept a disorderly school, of which Mr. A. complained. O'Riley hearing that Mr. A. was dissatisfied with his intemperate habits, determined to be revenged the first opportunity, which was last evening near sun-set, at the house of Mr. Caleb Lecompte, where he O'Riley, boarded. Mr. A. went to Mr. Lecompte's where meeting with O'Riley, he spoke to him and extended his hand, at which O'Riley exclaiming "I do not shake hands with a traitor," struck him three times; the last blow killed him. The Jury of inquest held over the body, brought in a verdict of Wilful Murder, having discovered that he had been stabbed with a pen-knife in the side of his cheek, and that the Jugular vein was cut, which caused instant death." -

N.Y. Gaz.

4 August 1818

Ohio Copperas - We are happy to state, that Doct. Conant and his associates have advantageously commenced the manufacturing of Copperas, about three miles below this town; we have examined the copperas, and find it inferior to none in the world. He has now on hand at his Druggist store in Putnam, as well as most of the stores in Zanesville and that place, an abundance of that article, and it is to be hoped that country Merchants and clothiers, will encourage the establishment, as we are assured it will be sold at a lower price than it will cost if brought over the mountains.

Zanesville Express

4 August 1818

Awful and tremendous storm, -- On Saturday last this town and vicinity were visited with one of the most violent storms of thunder, lightning and rain, we have ever witnessed. The water descended upon us in unexampled torrents, and almost instantaneously covered our streets. The clouds, which hung directly over us, were profusely charged with the electric fluid, which produced, by its discharge, awful and melancholy effects. Many buildings, situated at some distance from each other, were struck and considerably shattered. In one house, 3 sons of Mr. Loney, the eldest about 15 years of age, were instantaneously killed. In another, a lady was violently shocked, stunned and somewhat injured, and in several other places the effects of the lightning were sensibly felt, but in a less violent degree. The horses in the Frankfort Stage, entering this town, were all knocked down, and one of them killed. The storm lasted in its force but a short time, and we understand extended over only a small space of country.

Lex. Monitor, Aug. 1

25 August 1818

DIED - In Natchez, on the 21st July, Mr. Thomas Morgan, (Comedian) of the "Commonwealth Theatrical Company". He was attended to the burying ground by the Masonic Lodges of that city; and a respectable concourse of citizens.

8 September 1818

Melancholy Accident

Thomas Freeman, Esq. of Lebanon, was thrown from his horse on the 26th ultimo and received a wound in his right side, which terminated his existence in three hours after. He had his infant daughter in his arms at the time, who received no injury. It is stated that his horse took fright at seeing the carcass of a dead horse lying in the road.

8 September 1818

Population of Cincinnati

The "Spy" of Saturday, contains the following statement, purporting to be a census of the inhabitants of this city:

POPULATION OF CINCINNATI - 1818

Males, 21 years of age and upwards, 2,364

" from 12 to 21 849

" under 12 1,549

Females, 21 years of age & upwards, 1,632

" from 12 to 21 823

" under 12 1,545

People of Color, 367

TOTAL 9,129

JOHN RICE, Lister.

We do not pretend to question the accuracy of Mr. Rice's estimate; but it has been represented to us by several gentlemen of respectability, that, in their opinion, it falls considerably short of the actual number of our population.

15 September 1818

MARRIED - On Wednesday evening last, at the house of Mr. John S. Wallace, by the Rev'd, Joshua L. Wilson, Samuel Todd, Esq. co-editor of the Western Spy, to Miss Henrietta H. Wallace.

29 September 1818

ITEMS OF NEWS

On the 1st instant, the body of Mrs. Cox, wife of Mr. Walter Cox, of New York, but separated from him for some months and said to be in intemperate habits, was found drowned in the river, with her hair wound round a spike projecting from one of the stabs. The coroner's verdict was, accidental drowning.

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On the 25th ult. a child of Mr. John Vickery, of Providence, (R.I.) aged about two years, fell into the cistern of a distillery at the south part of the town and although taken out immediately, was so severely scalded, that it immediately expired.

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On Saturday week, as Mr. John Albaugh, a respectable young man, of Leesburg, (VA) aged about 24 years, engaged as a clerk in the Rev. Wm Gilmore's mill on the Tuscarora, was in the act of examining whether there were any loose cogs, and standing on the wallower leaning against the big cog wheel, the mill started by reason of his weight and the water remaining in the buckets, and he fell with his head between the cog wheel and the wallower and in a moment was launched into eternity - his head being crushed to pieces.

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Miss Mary Ann Seelye, aged 13, was killed by lightning at Trumbull, (Con.) on Friday last. She was sitting, at the time, near the middle of the room, by her mother who with, four other persons in the same room remained uninjured.

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On the evening of the 26th of August, Nathaniel Bacon of Middletown, as he was walking in the high way, it being very dark, was run over by a wagon and immediately killed on the spot; he was supposed to be going to a camp meeting which was held at the same time, about a mile and a half away.

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On the 18th ult. a child of Mr. Samuel Smith, living near Washington, PA came to its death in as extraordinary manner. The child, about three years old, passing behind a young cow standing in the yard, caught hold of its tail, and getting its hand entangled therein, was dragged over the ground until dead, notwithstanding all the efforts of her distracted father to release the child's hand or stop the cow.

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MARRIED - ON Thursday last, at the Friends' Meeting House, in this place, Jesse Embree, of the house of Jesse Embree & Co. to Mary Dickinson.

29 September 1818

MARRIED

On Thursday last, at the Friends' Meeting House, in this place, Jesse Embree, of the house of Jesse Embree & Co. to Mary Dickinson.

24 November 1818

OBITUARY

Departed this life, recently, at Mud Lick, Kentucky, on his return from a tour through the western country, to his seat in Virginia, Mr. James E. Harris, formerly of Kennaway Saline.

In announcing the death of this amiable young man, the writer (who knew him personally) cannot but bequeath to his memory the tribute of a tear. In the bosom of his numerous friends the lamentable news of his demise, will excite the pangs of sorrow, and the recollection of his many virtues, remain a source of happiness to all who enjoyed his acquaintance. Mr. Harris possessed in an eminent degree, all of those qualities calculated to endear him to society, affability and urbanity of manners; friendly and hospitable in his disposition with dignity and integrity of character.

But alas! where now is the form that engaged that hand so readily extended towards the offices of friendship and that heart which but yesterday beat warm with the vivacity of youth. They are buried in the silent tomb.

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NOTICE TO THE WIDOWS AND MINOR CHILDREN OF DECEASED SOLDIERS

The widows and minor children of soldiers that died in the service of the United States, during the late war, are informed that the law giving them commutation, or five years' half pay pension, in lieu of land, expires on the sixteenth day of February next, (1819). Those persons that are entitled to the pension, amounting to 240 dollars, that do not apply for it before that period, will probably be forever after debarred from obtaining it. This notice, which is given by an agent in one of the northern states, in the shape of an advertisement to claimants, inviting their application to him, we publish gratuitously; reminding them, at the same time, that no agency is necessary in the case. Claimants who are ignorant of the mode of transacting the business, may avail themselves of the aid of the Representatives of their respective districts, in Congress, who will take pleasure in affording it, at the approaching session, to make the necessary application, & c. at the publick office.

Nat. Int. Oct. 30.

15 December 1818

DIED

In Pittsburgh on the 1st inst. Commodore JOSHUA BARNEY, late of Baltimore. This gentleman highly distinguished himself during the Revolutionary and the last war, by his ardent attachment to his country, by the signal services he rendered her, and by the intrepidity of his conduct in the most trying and dangerous situations. His name will long be remembered by his grateful countrymen. The commodore was on his way to Kentucky, with his family.

On Wednesday, his remains were interred in the burial ground of the First Presbyterian Church. Although he died among strangers, yet his fellow citizens were not strangers to his distinguished worth and services. The manner in which the last sad rites were performed to his memory, and the immense concourse which attended on the occasion, mournfully evinced the high interest they felt in witnessing the departure of another of the revolutionary heroes.

We understand that the commodore died of a Bilious Cholick. His indisposition was of but a few days duration. Agreeable to his request the ball which he received from the enemy at the battle of Bladensburgh, was searched for after his decease. It had entered on the side of his thigh a few inches above the knee, was extracted from his hip, to which it had passed along the thigh bone. It proved to be a large musket ball.

Mercury.

19 January 1819

ACCIDENTS, CRIMES, & c.

A child nine years old, daughter of Nathaniel Tewksbury, of St. Clairsville in this state, died of wounds from the burning of her clothes. The fatal accident occurred four weeks before the death of the child. It is somewhat remarkable, that two uncles of this same child, were burnt to death by accident, several years ago.

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On Sunday the 22nd Nov. last, a most shocking murder was committed about eight miles from Wooster, in this state, on a boy aged sixteen, son of Thomas Taylor, of Chester township. A man by the name of Chapman, was apprehended on suspicion of being the perpetrator. The deceased in company with another youth, was in the wood gathering chesnuts, and was fired at from behind a tree.

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James W. Gadsden, a citizen of the most mild and amiable deportment, was inhumanly murdered, about 9 o'clock on Monday evening, the 28th ult. in the centre of the city of Charleston, while returning home from a visit to a friend. Two men, Michael and Martin Toohey, brothers, have been committed to jail, charged with the perpetration of this diabolical act. The reports are various as to the manner in which the deed was done. The accused were returning home from military parade, and Mr. Gadsden fell, under several wounds inflicted by bayonets.

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SUICIDE - Neill McGregor, living in the vicinity of St. Paul's church, New York, killed himself on Sunday afternoon, during divine service, in a fit of intoxication, by discharging a loaded pistol.

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Richard Jennings, a respectable farmer in Orange county (N.Y.) was murdered on the 21st ultiano, and his body discovered a few days after, in the woods near his residence. One Jack Hodges, a black, has been apprehended on strong suspicion of having committed the horrible deed; and lodged in Bridgewell to await his trial.

23 February 1819

FATAL DUEL - Died in the vicinity of Bladensburgh on the 5th inst General Armstead T. Mason, of Loudoun County, VA aged about 33 years. He was killed in a Duel fought with muskets, at short distance; at the first discharge; he fell, and his antagonist was wounded. Thus has Virginia lost one of her most esteemed sons. He has been, already for a time, her Representative in the Senate of the United States; and it has been said, would have been the next Governor of the State. A bereaved, mother, wife, and child, and a large circle of affectionate relatives, are plunged, by this sad event, in deep and inconsolable affliction.

9 March 1819

SHOCKING MURDER

It has been remarked, and it is believed with great justice too, by several of the most respectable Journals in the country, that the increase of crimes in the United States has been alarmingly great for a few years past. In fact, almost every paper issued from our presses, contains an account of some dreadful murder, or act of suicide; a robbery, a forgery, or some other crime equally conspicuous for its barbarity or depravity. We regret that it has fallen in our way to add a number to this catalogue or human enormities.

A murder of the most wanton kind, was perpetrated in this city between the hours of eight and nine o'clock last Friday evening, by George Dunseth, a citizen of this place. The unfortunate victim was a Mr. William Lewis, mill-wright, lately from the county of Bradford, Towanda, 20 miles below Tioga Point, on the Susquehanna, Pennsylvania. It appears that little or no provocation was given by Mr. Lewis, and that Dunseth fired at him clandestinely at the distance of about ten steps. From all that we can learn, Mr. Lewis was an upright and industrious young man; and much esteemed by those who had a knowledge of his character. Although comparatively a stranger here, his remains were attended to the grave the next day by a large concourse of respectable persons.

Dunseth was apprehended and lodged in prison, on the following morning. We understand that he has since exhibited signs of contrition.

9 March 1819

MARRIED - On Tuesday last by the Rev. William Burke, Mr. Richard C. Dale, to Miss Sophia Manson of Green township, H.C.

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On Thurday last, at Elizabethtown, (O.) by the same, Mr. Jacob Hare to Miss Susan Hunt.