Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-10-20

IL happened that this same George conceived
violent desire for political distinction, and request
ed Hill 10 resign his seat in the Senate in The lli5
eral friends favor. Hill refused, and The Strong
consplred for a terrible revenge. Writing baci
TO Carolina, they procured copy Of the reward
offered for the arrest of Nixon Curry, the far
famed robber; and then collecting party of /
dozen desperate men, they attempted 10 captur'
Hill in his own house. The latter had Away
gone armed, with his enormous double -barrelIe'
shotgun. two long rifle pistols, and knife 81
heavy that few hands besides his could wle
it. The assault of the Strongs proved terrible L
themselves. HILL killed two Of the brothers, a n
dangerously wounded five of their friends, escap
ing himself unhurt, although twenty rounds 0
ball and buck-shot were aimed at his breast.
The excitement resulting from this affair wa
boundless. requisition came from the Execu
tive of Carolina, demanding the surrender o
Nixon Curry. The Governor Of Arkansas pub
lshed In additional reward for the arrest of JOIN
Hill and thus, betwixt the two fires, the victim
chance seemed hopeless.
Hills conduct in the crisis was prompt ahi
fearless as ever. Packing up hastily, he set on
with his wife and children, in common novin,
wagon tor Upper Arkansas, where he knew Of
band of desperadoes that be believed would pro
tect him. He was overhauied at Conway Cour
House bytwo hundred men in pursuit, all thorough
ly armed, and some of them renowned fighters.
Till saw their approach on The distant prairie
and with his dreadful double ba rrel-that sur,
death dealer 10 either man or beast, within the
range of three hundred yards-instantly march heC
to meet bis foes. This incredible bravery, joined
to the fear before Inspired by his desperation
affected the advancing troops with such an unac
countube panic, that the whole two hundred men
sought safety in disgraceful flight.
Several other attempts were made 10 capture
the dangerous outlaw, all alike ending either il
iudicrous or bloody failures. In the meantime
Hills conduct underwent complete cha tlge.-
Forced 10 be always on the look out, and there
fore, unable to follow any STEADY business; in or
der TO support his family he resor,ed 10 the gam
ing table. lie learned also to indulge in the fer,
stimulus Of ardent drink and his disposition, neces
sarlly soured in the recent events, became quar-
relsome in the extreme. Perhaps there never
was man, excepting only that Napoleon o.
duests, James Bowie, who was so heartily
dreaded. have myself seen persons of un
doubted courage turn pale merely the appear
snce of Hilfs gigantic form, broadly belted anC
brstling with pistols. He was wayInid and .ho
at a number of times, yet still ped wIthou
scar. But this could be considered no wonder
for even brave mems hands shook when they saw
him, and shaking hands generally make very
poor shots. . .I
During the September term, lS43, of the Cir
cut Court of Pope county, in which Hill resided
he got out of bed one morning, uncommonI Y
SiooIny, ana wnre UTeahrs,sI ruUie, sudur n
ly bursted into tears.
"What is the matter, my dear ~ asked Lucy
that beautiful Lucy; who had formerly ,ef; he,
wealthy home in Carolina for the robber and rob.
ber's cave.
81 had dreadful Dream" answered the hus-
band, shuddering at the recollection 81 saw
George Strong in my sleep, and he kissed me with
his pale lips, that burned like fire, and smeed ol
sulphur | am sure shall die before Sunset"
"Ihen do not go to court to-day, said The wife
IN accents OF earnest entreaty. RI. ...- ...
but will" replied the husband, very firmly.
wv hen mans time is come, he cannot hide from
death, besides, il would be The act Of a coward
to do so, if one possesses the power" Then ad
dressing his son. fine intelligent boy of thirteen
he continued, ''Bill. you see my gun I" pointing
his finger as he spoke TO the great double ba rre
hanging on buck-horns over the door sspractice
with that every morning, and the day you are
sixteen, shoot the loads of both barrels into the
man who win this day kill your father.
"Yonder come Moses Howard he will prolec,
you, Pa" said Mary. Hills eldest daughter, a
lovely girl Of fifteen. who was to be married the
next day TO tho youth then approaching. -.-
Hill and Howard departed Lucy with tears
Mary blushing. both calling out as they left the
gate, stake good care of him Moses, and be sure
10 bring him back to- night
"Never fear, answered the youth, with a
laugh "HilI will never die till kill him.
"Then he will live forever" said Mary, laugh.
ing also: t.......,
AS soon as the friends reached the village, Hill
began to drink deeply, and manifested more than
ordinary anxiety for combat, insulting every
one that crossed his path; and all the youth s
entreaties failed to pacify him. At last the des
perado swore that he would clear the court house
and Immediately entering with a furious counte
nance and threat as 10 his purpose Judge
lawyers, jury and spectators made general rusl
for the door. One old drunken man alone dic
not run as fast as Hill wished, and he Sprung OF
the imSecie wretch, and commenced beating hin
numerically. -. .t... --...... .
Howard then caught hold OF his future fa.
tfTer-in- law, (aas who never was to be) and at.
tempted TO pull him away.
With eyes red, and garing like a mad dog,
Hill instantly turned upon his friend, and with
single blow of his fist feled him TO the floor
then followed up the violent act, he leaped on the
youth and began a most ferocious battery. lr
vain Howard endeavered 20 escape crying out II
tones of beseeching horror, "for Gods sake cease
Hill, dent you know me Your friend Nose
Remember Mary" Hills anger only increased
till finally he threw his hand TO his belt anc
clutched pistol. A nd then Howards blood alst
boiled, and he resolved 10 fight for his life. He
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