Washington telegraph., 1849-10-03
ATROCIOUs YILLAINY.

One of the most horribly atrocious
deeds we ever heard of being perpetrated
in this country, is contained in the follow.
ing article from the Cincinnati Noppareil
Can it be true? Why, it exceeds the
boldest inventions of the romancer, for it
overleaps the bounds of probability, and
yet we have no reason to dispute its truth
-on the contrary. the evidence seems
sufficient to substantiate it. revolving and
horrible as the deed may appear. What
should be done with the guilty party now
living. The Nonpareil says:
"Mr. Bowlin, one of the township
trustees, related to us this morning case
of ill treatment towards female, which
would require great exertion of the will
to give credence. if it were not for the
undoubted veracity of Mr.. b. We could
hardly believe that SO dark a crime, so
heightened and drawn out in time, could
escape the observation Of the neighbors,
or pass pnnoticed in so censorious and
watchful a city as this. One of the most
damnable series of deeds ever committed
in Cincinnati prolonged for years, has
been perpetrated by man whose char
acter has hitherto been thought respecta-
BILE, and would probably have never been
discovered but for his death. Where
have been the Argus eyes of she'police-
where have been those ministers of HUI
manity, who boast Of pryipg into every
nook and corner to relieve distress-when.
the greatest sufferer of all has borne eve-
rY thing until the death of her torturer
afforded her relief?
"Ahout eight years ago, an emigrant
family, whose means had been expended,
were taken into the house of Mr.. Bur-
land, who KEEP. a blacksmith shop on
Front street, between Broadway and
Ludlow, sign of an anohor over his shop
door. The eldest daughter of the emi-
grant was a fair and pretty girl, in the
first flush Of youth and beauty. Her
mean habiliments could not disguise the
beauty of her form. Though her man.
ners were soft, her bright eye cleaned
with cunning, speaking her true disposi.
tion. The father was furnished with
means to proceed to the place of his des-
tination, and the daughter retained as a
servant girl in the family of Burland.-
Soon after the departure of the family,
Burland's intention was first made mani
fest. He took his wife, who had borne
him four children and lived happily with
him, and confined her lii q garnet room,
where her existence has not been dream
ed of for eight years. Terrified by his
fierce threats and his paramour, she re-
manned silent and bore patiently for that
long length Of time the strifes and priva-
tions to which she was subjected. He
had four children by this daughter of the
emigrant.
"Burland died about eight days ago.
A gentleman by the name ofCarver gave
information OF the condition of the injured
party to the proper authorities. Mr.. Bow
lin repaired Immediately to the house,
went up stairs into the room, and found
her in a situation which decency forbids
the relation, and would excite pity in
heart of stone.
"'My dear madam, Inquired the officer,
why do you not leave this place.
"I can't answered the heart-broken
woman; i have no friends
"'Yes you have. I'm your friend
the law makes me your friend said the
humane officer.
SO, God be praised exclaimed the
poor woman, falling on her knees and
muttering prayer. Then jumping to
her feet, she kissed the hand of the officer,
believing it with tears. A carriage was
sent for, and the unfortunate woman taken
to the hospital.
"We had neither time nor inclination
to comment upon this atrocious act of
villainy. The main perpetrator has gone
before the highest tribunal, where he will
find a leniency denied him which he re-
fused to show towards suffering woman
upon earth. But in regard to the accom-
plice of his guilt, something mus. be done.
The laws of society have been violated,
the dignity and feelings of wives and
mothers have been outraged, and she
should not be permitted to faunt her
crime in the eyes of the community un-
punished"