Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-06-11
M. B. CoRwrN. ESQ.
From the Philadelphia Evening Star.
ADRIEN, THE JUGGLER.

correspondent Of The New York Signal gives
few additional particulars n relation to the fate of
this unfortunate Ii is said that suDdry notes
passed between him and Mrs. McLeod-that
eopement was proposed by the lady, that Adrien
at first refused but finally assented, and that all
the prel mnary arrangements Of her fight
made. On the night of the llth, the gully woman
with such baggage she could conveniently carry.
went on board the steamboat Duncan, where she
withdrew TO her berth and awaited the coming of
the partner of her flight. Her name bad been
gistered on the waybil as Ca,harine Hurts, and
his as Mons. Adophe. About midnight her seclu-
sion was invaded by several Of her relatives, who
dragged Der, shrieking, from the boat, and convey
ed her TO her home. Adiien had not vet come on
board, but person who accompanied him as inter.
prefer (Adrien speaking but ntle Engisll) was Sc
cured, taken to a neghboring house. tied 10 a bed
post and compelled while loaded pistols were held
to each side of bis head, give all the information
he possessed, relative to the elopeu.ent and the
whereabouts Of the juggler. In the meantime A.
dren having got wind Of the turn affairs had taken,
made his escape 10 spot contiguous 10 the grave
Yard where be remained until d., break, Intending
the river the first opportunity, and pull foot
with all celebrity for New Orleans lie was terribly
frightened, and in his hurry left his and his hat
behind him. Early in the morning he was seen
bounding over the hills towards the river wild
indeed he had for speed for in full chase of
him, might be Mcleod, accompanied by a
Mr. Cox, both armed with guns, and evidently in
tent on shooting down the unfortunate Frenchman
The disaster then occurred, as recorded in our pa
per of yesterday. The correspondent OF the Signal
adds
After the preparation Of this horrible and most
dastardly deed, Mcleod and Cox returned to Mont
gomery. and openly admitted Gas report says) that
they had shot the odd Frenchman" In the eve
ming about twenty Of the citizens went down to the
river, and succeeded In recovering the body. Ii
was brought TO town the night. and All inquest
was held upon it, which has occupied much time.
The verdict is not yet known but il probably will
not be favorable the perpetrator. Of tie outrage.
Adrien was buried yesterday, when the largest
procession that has ever been in Montgomery,
moved respectfully towards the place of interment.
band of music attended playing a mournGul and
appropriate march. and the Rev. r. Capers deliver
ed the most suitable address ever heard on such
an occasion. Nearly all the audience affected
| to tears and the fate of the young and misguided
stranger deeply and sincerely deplored.
The public excitement here against Mcleod and
Cox is very decided, but il doubtful whether any
measures will be taken for their arrest. Such
is the awful immunity which murder has in these
parts, when perpetrated under circumstances where
there is believed TO be, remotely, palliatory
cause for provocation. From the notes and letters
in the possession of Adren's companion and inter
prefer, it appears that the female the seducer
in the affair, and that the Frenchman compare
lively little to blame. This fact has not tended TO
allsy the general indignation. i wish l could ex-
press hope that il would be strong enough cause
| the murderers to be condignly punished Thus far
the only step that has been taken, has been expel
Cox from uniform company, knownas The Blues
but be having been apprsed Of the intention, an
ticipated the deed by sending in his resignation.
| Is not this ghtful state Of society, where two
! spotted murderers come into the open street,
and show their hands stained with their victims
blood, and brave public opinion, without insprring
| the danger even Of nm airesti