The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-10-08


ing down, think it is from there Buffalo No other
than person unacquanted with the current above
the rapids sould venture so near them. was the
head OF Goat Island when first discovered the boat
then half mile below the foot of Navy Island
and nearly two miles above the Falls. There seemed
to be two In the boat Ii was directed toward the
American shore-the wind blowing from this shore
and st the ssil was standing Being wen acquainted
Win NE r'ver regarded the position Of the boat
tense anxiety Soon discovered the otiop of oar
and from the changing dire con of the concluded
II S"u os. one While constantly approaching nearer
the Amer can shore, and by the time it had got
the INST fall in the rapids about half mile above
Goat Island, II was directly above the island There
il turned up the river and for time the wind
kept 1t yearly stationary The only hope seemed to
be to come directly to Goat island, and whether
should run half mile to give alarm, or remain to as
sist, in the event the boat attempted to make the
1 land. was paint doubt. But soon the boat was
certain it must go down the American rapids. ran
f. r Ibe bridge-saw and informed q gentleman and
to reply move. ! rallied man ut the tollgate-
to the main bridge in time to the boat just
before it got to the first large fall in the rapids Then
saw but one man he standing at the stern with his
changing Of the boat down the current
and as IL plunged over he sat down astonished to
the boat rise with the mast and sail standing and
the man again erect directing the boat toward shore
As he came to the next and to each succeeding fall he
sat down. and then would rise and apply his in the
intermediate current Still there was hope that he
would come near enough to the pier to jump but in
moment 1t was gone. Another, that he might jump
upon the rock near the bridge but the dashed
him from 1t under the bridge. breaking the mast
Again be rose the opposite side. Taking his oar
and pointing his boat toward the main Shore he cried
Had better jump from the boat % We could not
for either seemed certain destruction Within
q few rods OF the Falls the boat struck rock, turned
over and odgev He appeared to crawl from under it,
and swan with the oar In his hand, till he went
the precipce. Without the power to render any
assistance-for half an hour Watching a strong man
almost the certainty of destiny to an Immediate and
awful death still hoping with every effort for his deli
verance-caused an intensity of excitement pray
God never again to experience. The Buffalo CONNER
ci1 .fdrser says 1t has been ascertained that the
person who was carried the Falls Richard
Letdom shoe maker of that city, aged about 3S. He
wac without q family.
FlGHT WITH REvoLvERs.-Ye Yesterday evening
about eight O'Clock, whilst the public room of the
Pearl Street House occupied by great number Of
the boarders young man by the name Of Wagner
entered and approaching MIR Z. p. King merchant, at
the of Main and Second streets who was seated
at the back Of the room revolver close to
his tKins's) head and discharged three balls Mr.
King throwing up his hand at the instant, saved his
head, but lost two Of his fingers. Wagner reiterated
precipitatey to the street. followed by King Who
turn, drew revolver, and made two or three inefec.
Main to Second street. and when opposite the Gait
House. turned his pursuer and here shots
were nred by each without taking effect side
Wagner finally sought the protection afforded him by
the open door Of Mr. Kesser, and he passed in Mr.
King hred-the ball passing within few inches of Mr.
Keser who to his door by the report of
fire in the street 1t is truly surprising how so
many shots could have been exchanged without effect
At the Pearl Street House it could be that three
balls had passed through the par ition We under
stand both parties formerly residents Jefferson
VILE, lnd.-LouisriHe Democrat. Sept. 30.
ATTEMPT TO COMMIT RAPE.-A negro named
Alexander Fletcher was arrested on Sunday for
having attempted to outrage the person white girl
named Ann Wyvell. about 10 years of age, who was
employed on board the canal boat l. NJ Hubbard, now
hands had left the boat except the girl in question
and the negro came beard, and, is alleged bru-
tally injured her in the cabin He was foled in his
purpose by the approach of person connected with
the boat and promptly arrested. - Buffalo Courier,
Oct. 3.
WHOLESALE MURDER.-On the 10th inst the
bodies OF two men were found floating in the
pesrsnces Of having been murdered One of them
had received q shot in the back, the ball passing
through the lower part of the hit lung and doubtless
causing death The deceased apparently about
forty of age. and Eve feet eight inches
high He had full set of teeth, bald front
blue cottonade pantaoons and white shirt, With belt
around his body, with a buckle plated with silver.
The other man found had been badly beaten on the
head apparently with club and had his feet tied to-
gether with strong rope He appeared to be between
thirty and forty years Of age Of ordinary size and
dressed in blue cottonade pants and hunting shirt
also blue Francois Danos who resides in the parish
Of st. Bernard, yesterday came up and made affidavit
before Recorder Genois to the facts stated above
Mr.. Danos further states that the bodies taken
from the river and buried the banks without any
inquest or investiRstion.-N o. Pieayune, Sept. "a.
The CoPELANDs.-We had been misnfomed
when we announced the killing of James Cope
land three weeks ago, but We have now information
which may be relied that he is lying very low of q
severe wound and that Tom his brother has beef
rested. The Copelands state that they crossing
the swamp of Big Greek, near Mobile, foot, and
were met by q man, who dema nded their money-that
Jim Copeland fred at him. but his shet failing to take
effect, he beat down by the robber with the butt
end Of his gun. Tom fed at the of the
rencontre. Such il the story but the most probable
statement of the case is that they undertook to rob
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his wife have left the country report them
few days previous to the day they left that party
from Perry county were on their way down, to swing
them to the first tree and that night forty fifty
ruffan stationed around the house q guard.
From this 1t would appear that the clan are still very
numerous. No one, living remote from the scene of
their depredatons has an idea of the dread in which
they held by the country Persons
continually dsppe airing in their midst and the houses
Of who dared to abuse them, have in several in
stances been way.laid by armed men.-Pauiiins
(Miss) Clarion
SINGULAR CASE OF ABDUCTIoN.-Yesterday tive
young men, named John Giberson and Jonathan
Heffn were brought before Justice Kretschmar, for
examination, upon q charge Of abductng two German
girls, together with their tsmboripe and hand organ
II appears that old German hired these girls from
their parents in New York with their musical instru
ments, for the purpose of travelling about the coun.
try and grinding out music for FIVE cents IL you
please, sir" At Springfield, illinois, these wandering
minstrels became acquainted with defendants, who
induced them to believe they could make more money
by goirg their hook, and visiting the cities Of
81 Lout ana new OrIeans at the same time promising
to take them under their protection The girls, fat
tered by the fair offers made, started for New Orleans
via st Louis stopping here for the purpose Of enven
ing our citizens with their melodies Of Merry Swiss
Boy" &C. with the aforesaid accompa iments and
raising little more change The guardian of the girls
arrived Tuesday, and bad the defe ndants arrested
upon charge Of abduction. At late hour last
ing, the case had not been concluded-St Louis Re-
publican, Sept. 2S.
IMPORTANT ARREsr.-The Mayor received in
formation, day before yesterday, of an extensive
bogus money mandatory, the side hill over the
Mia mi canal and yesterday mt officers Legg DAWSON
and Hsyman to look into the matter The officers
went TO the house designated, Baum street and
there arrested James Field alias DR. Rogers and took
Ian ge lot Of articles used in the ufacture bogus
money such Is dies crucibes, chemicals nd galvanic
bat terrier and about two hundred dollars in the stuff
itself, among which American half and quarter
dollars. old and new stamp, Spanish quarters, 1--WE
franc pieces, &c nearly all in the rough The Ameri
can coins are generally light and it Is supposed that
those which have been in circulation for some time