The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-04-23

NE EXTRAORDINARY DANk ROBBERY IN OoLuM-
BUS, GeoRoA.-We give the following corespon-
dence containing the details of verysingular bank
robbery in Columbus, Georgia
Correspondence of the Heraldl
CITY HOTEL,
COLUMBUS, Geo. April Is, l843.
Matters and Things Fo,cier, his Phrenoiogy and
Lectwes-pery Curious Bank Robbery, and De-
fection-Aninal Magmetism-Jacob Shipman en-
route The Herald.
DEAR BENNETT -
| Here eve are all Observation-Disclosures suspended
volunteers called out-because there not officers
| robbers, &c. You must know that last night Fow-
Ter, the Phrenologst from New York gave lecture
on his favorte science, which he illustrated through
magnetic subject Ia yellow boy) to the satisfaction
OF some and the confirmed disbelief of others. He
also told us some rather tough stories the say
ing is here. che stretched his blanket rather too
large" Fowleris very bad lecturer regards de-
livery, and think his lectures would be better at
| tended if he were better lecturer.
While we were all listening 10 this favorte or
fashionable science, game of rather high charac-
ter was gong on In this place; On the return of
noise as he proceeded along the street; he listened
and listened again, until he was convinced it in
the Bank of the Western Insurance and Trust Com
pany. Having lady with him, he disposed of her
as soon as possible, and procured help, got into the
Bank, followed the noise until they come to the
vaut-On opening which, they there found MIR.
Robt. B. Murdoch, Sec'y. and Mr. Allen Bass, Tel
Ter.
The statement of these gentlemen runs thus AS
they were balancing or settling up their cash &C
count last night 10y the bye rather late hours to be
balancing Banks cash, o'clock, P. NJ they per-
celyed the bank door open; Mr. Bass took the candle
andocked the door, Immediately on returning to the
counter the candle was knocked out of his hand,
and he and Mr.. Murdoch were both knocked down.
the.coat collar of one of the gentlemen cut
through-ln mistake, no doubt, for his throat From
the threats of the assassins these gentlemen were
induced to hold their tongues until they were secu
ed in the vault. MIR. Murdoch, after being locked
up and while in the vault suppose feeling thank
to his comrade in trouble, "What gentlemen they
WERE" | suppose because they saved his life, but,
poor fellow, this morning he looks more like one
dead than living.
This morning Immediately the robbery became
known, volunteers were called out, (there being no
efficient civil officers if any, besides our Mayor,
Moses. Of the firm Of Hall & Moses, who, by the
oy was mue excited and scattered through all the
While this was going on, Mr.. Mitchell magnets
ed boy, who In that state, said the money was all
in town, that it would be found to-day, and that
more than one person was concerned in the robbie
ry. He also said that one man would be taken to-
day, and the others in week at farthest.
After searching for some time, the officers entered
the house OF a Mr.. T. G; McKeen, who, on seeing
them, in very friendly, of hand manner, said,
swell, suppose you want TO search my house
here are the keys and have no objection provided
you don't disturb my clothes and upset them too
InucH lHey ScdrcneQ, MCheen going through
the operation with them, and affordng ali the assis
lance he could, until they commenced searching
large box containing plant. The earth was dug up
and there was found money to considerable ex-
tent. On looking round for McKeen he was ssn0n
est inventws"-but was Immediately pursued, over
taken and made prisoner. He was taken to grog
shop, and shoe-makers', al! in one, where he was
partially examined, the volunteers keeping guard.
He was then brought out, headed by the Mayor
and as he proceeded to the mark ehouse, he excaim
ed" Now, gentlemen, am the prisoner" On ar
irving at the market house, he sent for Judge Col
quit and Judge Wilburne. for his counsel. They
now prev ailing is, that Mckeen will turn States
evidence. in order to save himself.
T. G. McKeen was formerly lawyer in this place,
in partnership, as understand, with gentleman Of
some repute in this place. Mex. at that time stood
very high in the estimation of the community gen.
orally. He Is fine looking man. about feet
inches high, well proportoned, fine round robust
countenance, with ruddycheeks, fine black hair land
wears gold Specs his present and second wife he ran
away with; she is the daughter OF respectable and
wealthy planter in Alabama-she is very fine lady,
was also member of the Methodist persuasion, and
very fascinating man.
AS expect to leave here soon, am afraid shall
not be able to keep you well informed of the remain
der of the proceedings-ifIc can will. lam anxious
your paper should contain the first report of this at
fair The Herald is here read the first of all, even
before letters. No body seems satisfied until they
have read the Herald.
American and Georgia gold. about :. SEQ. $1,000
Notes on Augusta Insurance and Banking Co.,
Brunswick Bank, Mechanics Bank of Augusta
and Bank of Charleston, about. ......... 1880
Central Bank Notes, 400
Columbus Bank Notes &c.. .............. l,H5
Packages containing various memoranda of mo-
nies Sc, ............... o40O
Packages containing special deposits &C.. about 5000
This is Lent, and our Episcopal church has been
sadly neglected, and our Reverend Divine has but
poor encouragement to preach TO these sinners.
A very cold backward spring. Excuse haste, as
write TO save mail.
Yours, respectfully, H. T.
Z. s.. 1t Is supposed by some that Jacob Shipman
passed through this place in the mail line of stages
the day before his defalcation became known here;
how true cannot tell; it was, think, on the morn.
ing of the 18th inst
Correspondence of the Herald
COLUMBUS, April l6, l843
As this is day of rest, and nothing to do, and sup.
posing that you take little interest in the ways and
dongs OF the good citizens of this place. write this
scroll to give you faint idea of whathas been going
on for the last thiry-six hours. We have had the
greatest excitement that ! have ever known here,
and you know that we are subject to excitements,
as thats all that keeps US alive in the summer.
The Western Insurance and Trust Company
(Shyock), on Friday night between eight and nine
o'clock, was robbed of about $50 900. Murdoch
and Allen Bass went into the Bank for the purpose
of counting the money. They opened the vault. and
sou at the door; he went to the door, saw no enc,
locked it, and went back again into the vault; he
held the candle In his hand standing with his back
towards the door. in an instant himself and MUIR
doch were grabbed by some persons, and the light
put out. Bass commenced making a noise, they