Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-07-30

my anu aohorfence as well DEATH Let their act be
applauded Tor II does honor 10 man.--N. " Standard
by private sources, we hear that the Sac Indians, who
have been delivered up by Ke.okuk to the civil auho
ties oil Warren county, for the murder OF Martin, have
oeen dlscargedwthe grand jury not having found bill
against them. The history OF this affair is somewhat Gu
rous When the agent went 10 Kc.okuk TO demand the
murderes, under instructions from the War
he informed the agent that they OF his reach,
but would consult with his tribe what course to tsko in
me premises lilo called them together and having
ed to them that their great father would send armed
orce into their nation to take the nureres which would
cause strife and bcodshed whcht was his desire TO pre-
vent Tour young men OF the tribe (hey who dis.
charged) proered themselves voluntary offerings to ap.
pease the vengeance OF their great father and
That they should bo given up the agent the offenders
They were accordingly taken by Keok uk TO the sgent
who had them immediately confined in Jail to await their
trial Al court, Ike. okuk and other Indians OF his tribe
appeared and tho old chic made witness the part
OIL tue prosecution; and, before the grand jury he stated
mar ese young men were not the persons no committed
The murder that they of his reach, having fed
rom ms toc and that he supposed they would be salts
neu ANY Tour of his young should be delivered up
to their justice, not doubling but the principles 90.
verned his white brethren that obtained among the In
shs ms testimony, OF course, discharged the prisoners
me people were much excited at this termination of tho
business and the grand jury in the exercise of their
powers, handed to the court presenent the object of
which was, understand request the President 10
'ake Tue necessary measures to procure the murderers
with testimony Sufficient TO convict them, and presenting
the agent Tor accepting the who discharged and
requesting him not 10 accept others tho real muir
derers whose namcs were obtained from Ke-o-kuk and
the bills of indictment found against them The idea of
kuk and the young was, that the Judge would
sentence them TO be hung immediately-hey had
expectation In this view Of tho case they showed more
devotion 10 their tribe, and frmnes. than could be
found, under similar circumstances among the most en-.
lighened and civilized portion OF the community.
MELANCHOLY Sv1c1pr-The following il co,;ea
from the Boston Advertiser and Patriot of Thursday Can
any reader realize fully, what have been the agony
oil the aiianced bride, upon receiving with her nuptiaI
yielded her heart and hand!
Early Yesterday morning, the body of Mr.. Nathaniel
ln'tnam Baker, of the firm OF Baker & Blanchard, Dry
Good dealers, in kiby street, who business
about six months since, found in the dock at the head
oil Liverpool wharf, at low water Prince Snow ESQ
Coroner being called, summoned iury of inouest ybn
alter patient examination, returned for verdict hat the
deceased came to his death by drowning himself in the
dock at the head OF Liverpool wharf between the hour. of
III o'clock last night and half past this morning-cause
unknown itapPeared in evidence before the inquest
that Mr. Baker native OF IPSWICH in this State AGED
about "a years;-that he boarded at No. Pearl street
and from 10 TO about O'Clock on Tuesday evening
smoking with fellow boarder in the chamber entry en-
gagged IN pleasant conversaton.-He then went down
STAIRS saying he was going TO bed and ards
seen unu his body was found His hat and pair of silk
gloves were found in boat the BODY perfectly drv
and IN his coat pocket among other articles small line
ABOUT nine ee in length, with hangmans moose at one
Dr. Gay, an acquaintance of Mr. b., deposed that he
had occasionally prescribed for him, but that he had had
no serious sickness He frequently appe,rc doiec,oJ
and much troubled in mind vet on more minue iDouiry
he distinctly stated that every respect he had 10
ne sashed with all his circumstances and prospects and
he mad no cause for it, Dr. Gay thought him at times hy
pochondaca in great degrees and other persons testified
that he Ind been uncommOny low spirited for everal DAYS
past. ''
Il is understood, that Mr. Baker was to have been mar
ned next week TO young lady of New Bedford and
letter from her, dated New Bedford, Monday evening
signed "Caty, the character of which was throup ho1
tender and afectionae, found in his pocket The
only reason he gave for this detection mind was the
prospect OF the great responsibility he should take upon
himself on entering the married state
II is stated in the Transcript that Mr. b. ef, his watch
and pocket book at his boarding house; and that when he
was ound his breast still warm but that no at
tempt was made to resusctae him. He was the favorite
emd OF an aged mother-to whom the news of his me-
ancholy death will be aflicton Mr.. Baker had
0een Tor many years in the employment of Mr. Henry
ce' and was considered one of the best statesmen in the
cry lie bore irreproachabe character and no cause
can be OWNED for his last rash His social and pecu
mary arrangements were highly hatering.
inc uiobe states that upon examination Of his bed in
inc morning had the appearance of having been occu
pied His wardrobe in readiness for his msrriage
ana the stage driver who charged with the wedding
dress OF the betrohed lady, bore also the melancholy It'd
lngs oil his unmey death TO her. and his bereaved con-
nectons The event is regarded with equal surprise and
sorrow by his numerous acquaintances in this CITY,