Virginia statesman. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1828-1829, 1828-05-28
BLOODY AFFRAY.-A riot, turault

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and mob took place at Mobile on the after
noon of the 18th ult. which resulted in
bloodshed, and unfortunately three persons
were seriously wounded; Mr.. w. f.
Cleveland, and Mr.. Easom, by pistol shots,
and Lieut.. Ogden, by blow with a heavy
stick, on the heed, and his recovery IS
considered doubtful. The two former are
not thought to be dangerously wounded.
An examination subsequently took place
before a magistrate, of several persons
charged with being concerned in the riot.
and Captain 5. Chandler was bound over
to appear at the next November term of
the Circuit Court. The battle lasted but
short time, although the mob did not dis
perse until a detachment from the compa-
ny of grenadiers was called out at the re-
quest of the city authorities. The Mobile
Register says IN explanation of the riot,
that it is understood one party intended to
lnAict a personal iRdigRity on a man, for
imputed ISLANDERS, but he was successfully
defended by another party. This is the
only explanation given.
american Bible Society.-The 18th an
niversary oft his Institution, was celebra
ted yesterday morning, in the large room
at the City Hotel. The entire revenue Of
the year from all sources, amounts to $50,
1898, being an increase over the receipts
ofthe previous year, of Sl0,6S7 5. Of
this sum S44,603 46, have been in pay
ment for books, $40 towards liquidating
the debt for the Societies house, and Sl7,
Go So, as the free donations for the gen
eral object of the Institution:
The expenditures ofthe year, have been
. 80. 80 80, exceeding the income by 81,
37606. The whole number ofbooks prin-
ted the past year, or now in the press, a.
mount to rs, 750.-From the lst of May,
1877, to the LIST of May 1923, there have
been issued from the depository III, 629
books.-Being an increase over the issue
ofthe eleventh year, of62, 9S6. The whole
number ofissues since the formation 6I5,
SO. Of the issues of the last year, l27,
$40 have been by direct sale. and 1890
as gratuihous dlstrbution.-sHer. .4dg.
Fatal Duel A letter from a correspon-
dent in Powhatan, says-"In consequence
of misunderstanding which occurred
here Yesterday, between Dr. Branch II.
Archer, late of our city, and Mr.. Otway
/ Crump, challenge was sent DR.. Archer
| by the latter gentleman, and accepted by
him. An attempts of mutual friends to
adjust the differences, proving vain, the
parties met in a grove within hundred and
twenty yards of the Courthouse, fought at
- feet distance, and on the first fire, Mr..
Crump fell and expired in a few minutes.
The Superior Court was in session at the
time, and it was said that the report Of the
pistols was heard by the Judge on the
bench. The sympathy of the public is
much excited, both for the deceased who
has a wife and five children. and for DR..
/ Archer, who fought with great reluctance,
and acted with the greatest moderation,
making all the concessions he could with
honor. DR.. Archer has been baied."
Rich. Wig.
4 lost CliH.-n August 1923, little
girl named Susan Allen, at that time be-
| tween seven anf eight years Of age, dis
appeared from her mothers residence at
| the corner of Amos s. Washington streets,
and has never been heard ofsince, though