Litchfield enquirer., 1833-12-19


sells, augurs, &C.. saw the persons in success
sion pass out of it, until only one or two re-
manned, when he slipped in and concealed
himself behind some bags Of cotton, where be
remained concealed until all was still that a
large dog was in the store which il was me-
ccssary to soOthe or to kill, and that he threw
down several bags Of cotton to brighten the
dog. but uDsuccessfully, and finally won him
to silence by his Oft-repeated caresses; that
he then went through the store and penetrat-
ed to the apartment where the silks were
kept; that he filed several bags full of them
and carried them near the door, in order TO
bear them off; that after the watch was with
drawn in the morning, by the aid of his ac-
complies, he stole handcart in which they
carried of the goods TO house in Laurens
street, where part were left that he went tn
houses in BroOme and Grand streets, where
they left the remainder, part being placed be-
tween the beds ON which McClaws slept, and
which led tn his arrest and conviction; a fe-
male partner Of the parties, in one Uf the hons-
es named, participated in the spoils Of the
robbery.
In consequence of some person unknown
| sending to Mr.. Jacob Hays, the high consta-
BILE, paper containing an account of the con-
fession OfTeller, that gentleman proceeded to
investigate the matter, procured the commit
! ment and documents pertaining to the case,
laid the same before the Recorder and Aid.
James Palmer aud Aid. Woodruff, who con-
! stituted the court on the trial Of McClaws {;
who drew up and signed statement of the
facts as developed, and Recommendation to
the Governor of this State for the pardon Of
! McClaws. The Governor, on receipt. imme-
diateIy issued his pardon, and an order fnr
the discharge of McClaws, who arrived in
this city from prison day or two since.
| 1t is consolation, that by the dying con-
fession of murderer, McCiaws has been re-
| stored to that liberty which he had forfeited
which he had not committed. and that his
character has been redeemed from unmerited
reproach.-N. Y. Daily .4dv.
Fires-For the first time in more than ten
years we have had two serious fires in one
week. The FIRST occurred on the morning Of
Wednesday last. 1t broke out at about o.
clock A. NJ. in the two story building in the
east part Of Main street, occupied by Mr.. Will
liam Shields, as a paint shop, Mr. Robert
Styles tobacco factory, Mr.. Judsons cabinet
maker shop, and Cox and Lockwood's blind
factory. The building was destroyed with
most of its contents. The building next west,
occupied as bakery. was partially destroyed.
On Tuesday morning at about one O'Clock,
fire broke out in the wOollen factory former
ly occupied by Messrs. ]. and J. Wadsworth,
and now belonging to Mr.. John Lockwood.
The flames had made such progress before
they were discovered that neither the building
or any its contents, comprising full set Of
machinery, with some stock ON hand, could
be saved. Two small buildings upon the OPP
poste side Of the creek were also consumed.
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ed without injury. This properly was all in
sured to nearly the full amount Of its value.
Poughkeepsis lnteAigencer.
Fire and loss of Life. at Hudson.-On Fri
day morning last, between s and 4 o'clock.
the buildings owned and occupied by Mr..
Burchstead, Burcbstead and Barnard, and
DR.. Frary, were entirely consumed by fire.
Mfr. Alfred Taylor. one Of the fremen attach
ed to Hook and Ladder Company No. /, a
promising and industrious young man, highly
esteemed by the community, was killed 10
pulling down a lumber shed. He has left
wife and infant child to depore his loss
The amount of damages is estimated at about
$4,000. Insurance S440O.-Albany Argus.
Suicide-The city has been much agitatcd
this morning by intelligence that Mr.. Asa
Richardson. very generally known, and much
respected for his industry and intelligence,
had committed suicide. He was found this
morning, at half past z o'clock, by his maid
servant, suspended by cord, from beam in
the cellar Of his dwelling house, quite dead
The act appears TO have been premcditated,
and committed with much deliberation. Yes
terday he employed his attorney to draw his
will, and executed it last evening, between Z
and O'Clock. We understand that il is very
judiciously made, and its provisions very equi-
Understanding parental anxiety for the ftl-
ture welfare ofhis children. On going home
Jast evening, he complained of low spirits and
WEAKNESS. Mrs. Richardson, knowing that
his nights rest had been for some days much
disturbed by the rest!essness of a sick child,
advised hin, to sleep by himself. in room
near the parlor, where she left him, and went
to her chamber. He was discovered this
morning, as we have mentioned. We learn
that Mr.. Richardson has often exhibited
symptoms of arrangement, daring the past
four months. We learn that on Tuesday
forenoon Mr.. r. went into hardware store in
Union street, and inquired If they kept pistols
for sale there. 1t is stated that he has left
handsome prOperty-estimated at from as to
10000 dollars. He was one Of the last men
that we should suspect of committing suicide.
- Boston Com. Gag.
Unsuccessful Forgery-On Saturday after
noon, Mr.. p. Albright, an active and :ntelli-