Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Mass.) 1828-1830, 1828-12-02

Of the house, q gun in the hands of small boy OF
the family which had been loaded the evening pre-
yous accidentally went off, and lodged the CONSENTS
in the breast, neck, and face Of young Parker and
caused his immediate DEATH He was nearly sfx
years old and very intelligent and promising boy
Nine or ten others were in the room at the time
While this event was purely accidental, without at
tachng blame to the boy holding the gun, It adds
another to the frequent admonifions that occur to-
make people cautious how they allow loaded guns
I to be within reach Of children.-Bost0n Ce1ttnet.
A woman Of advanced age committed suicide in
Pittsburg lPa) last week, by cutting her throat.
On the Sd inst, decent looking man went on
board bark Catharine al ew-0rleans, and having
shouted Hurra for jackson pulled off his coat
| and jumped into the river. A rope was thrown to
him, which he took hold of at first, then cried out
again Hurra for Jackson" swore he would die for
the hero, let go his hold, and was drowned.
An old man, named Abraham Van Brunt, who for
twenty-five years lived secluded life near Fort
Utrecht, IL. ~ and who would never allow wo-
man to approach him, was found dead in his bed on
the 18th inst. Coroner's verdict, Death by the
visitation of God"
Elsey Baker, young woman, aged % years, fell
from the second story of house in Elliot Street,
Charleston Is. c. the 18th inst, and was killed
John Mead, aged a. and Mr.. Moses Kibbe, were
suocated in the cabin of Champaign canal boat, at
Fort Edward, IN. " recently, by vessel of burn
ing charcoal.
! DEATH by BEEF STEAK An inquest was
holden few days since, at the White Ball Inn,
Tiverton, on the body Of Thomas Waugh, an Irish
man, aged 90. 1t appeared that the deceased had
lived entirely broths and soups for the last three
or four years but being prevailed upon to eat beef
steak, it his death by choking him. Verdict,
Accidental death. "-English paper.
| NEw-HAvEs, Nov. %. Melancholy Occurrence.
We have to record melancholy instance of self
destruction which took place in this city yesterday
morning. Mr. Merit Holt, formerly merchant in
this city, where his family still reside, but lately
tablished in New York. of the firm of Holt & Brad
ley, which existed but short time, committed sui
eide by hanging himself with silk handkerchief
from rafter in the garnet of his house in George
| street. Mr. II. we understand, had for some time
laboured under depression of mind, arising partly
from dislppointments in his mercantile concerns,
and partly from the operation Of his thoughts on
ligious subjects. On Monday morning he arose very
early, went out and it is supposed attended prayers
at the College chapel. On his return he performed
the usual religious duties Of his family breakfasted,
and soon after repaired to the garnet, where he COM
mitted the fatal deed. jury Of inquest was held
on the body, who returned verdict of mental de-
| rangement MIR. III. was amiable man, Of ardent
pety, and highly respected in the circles where he
was known He has left wife and three children
with numerous relatives and friends, to mourn his
untimely end.-Con. Herald
! A female was found dead on Alderman Towns
ends stocp, in Statest. Tuesday evening, of last
week, about O'Clock. The coroner sent for,
and on investigating the case, it appeared she had
been the victim of seduction some fourteen years
ago. Disappointment and loss Of character, too
heavy calamity for her feeble nerves to endure and
she gave herself up to that DESTROYER Of every virtue
intemperance Though possessed of friends, who
were willing to take of her still she regard
less Of them she of the seasons, Of house or
home, and died wanderer in tine streets. Verdict
Of the Jury: Visitation of God."-AJbany Adr.