New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1849-01-15

RoGUERY IN HALIfAX.-One Of the most re-
spscted citizens Of Halifax died suddenly few days
since. supposed Of spoplexy lie was buried with great
porpp and the papers well hied with eulogies upon
him II seems however that he has been a great
cal having swiDdled $4,000 100000 out Of the people
here He attorney, and guardian, and agent In
general for every old maid and maiden In this region
His plan 10 pocket the money, and forge mort
gage on some property, which, as he managed the
whole matter the parties never saw when the interest
became due he forged another, till he had mortgaged
In one way and another nearly all the property In the
city The late pressure la the money market brought
things to crisis he couldn't pay the interest 60 be
took poison, and that settled the matter. The only
wonder is, that he has never been detected Tor ms
transactions space Of eighteen years. Since his
death II has all out; and you may well INA
gins there has been great muss Boston Journal
MURDER BY MANIAC.-A most revolving muir
der occurred at Parkersburg, Va on the 18TH ut II
appears that some two three years ago poor BOY
ia very destitute condition. made his appearance IN
that county and supposed by many 70 be deranged
He was taken by Mr.. Butcher. with whom be lived
until the we are about 70 relate LOOK pace
On the day above mentioned, in company with negro
boy belonging 10 Mr. Butcher he left the house for the
purpose Of cutting timber la the evening he returned
and represented 10 Mr.. b. that he and the black had
been engaged 10 wrestling that he had thrown struck
and killed the boy. On repairing 10 the spot II was
found that his statement was true. Inc negfos head
had been cleft by an AK his arms cut OF and his BODY
terribly uutilated No effort made by the uniOr
tupatc 20 himself from the charge, and be
Knocked At threats Of punishment Every Circumstance
connected with the affair 10 snow That be IL ue
ranged He has been confined 10 the Jail matter Of
security against similar acts He is about 20 years Of
age and during his lucid intervals says his name Is
James Hays son of Thomas Hays. Ore.digeer living
In Huntingdon county Pa lParkersburg Gazette.
MURDER IN WILCOX, ALA.-We learn that
some ten days ago, at the steam mill near Camden
Wilcox county, murder was committed upon the
person or John. A. Moore by Legrand q. Hanks The
murder escaped and has not been apprehended The
particulars learn them. are as follows That
legrsnd g. Hanks ssssited and beet his father Elijah
Hanks; that two brothers and John A. Moore being
present interercd to protect the old man and that
subsequently rencontre epsued between Legrand g.
Hanks ADD John a. Moore, which resulted In the death
OF the latter. State Gazette
FATAL AFYRAY.-At Lawrenceville. s. G. on
the 18th ult a rencontro took place between Mr. VIM
Hastings and Mr. James billiard, at the house Of the
former In the course Of the arrsy, billiard received
a wound from knife Of 90 severe nature to
his death on the following day MIR Hastings delivered
himself up, and examined before two Magistrates
who admitted him to bail for his appearance At the
Court
TOUCHES or WISTrR.--At Charleston s. {. on
Sunday last there slight fall OF snow and seet
which was soon succeeded by cold rain AT Colum
bia a. G last week fell for i've hours cOntnu
ously covering the house tops etc. The Brandy wine
Dam and the Basin say the Wilmington (Del) Journals
frozen to the thickness OF five inches. At
Rochester on the 10Th. the thermometer Indicated g
at sunrise Cold weather and fine sleighing The
Richmond (Va) Whis of "Wednesday says there
considerable fall OF snow the previous day which Ia
thought will be of great service TO the wheat crops
which the warm weather of last month has pushed for
ward In an uncommon degree
STEAMBOAT STATE or MAISE.-This neat and
comfortable boat, Capt :. n. Howes Ia now on the
Stonington line to New York and has proved herself
both for speed and comfort Of the best winter
ever ON the Sound. Captain Howes has been on our
Eastern for several wears. and the travelling
community know hun skilful 40 well as gentle
manly Captain Mr. Vail. his pilot, understands his
business perfectly aud everything about the boa,
20 IL should be. Boston Transcript.
TsE HARKAwAY SUSK.-The officers of the
steamboat Gen Pike arrived yesterday reports the loss
OF the hull Of the steamboat Hsrkswsy When about
ono mile above Donsldsonville she sprung leak and
with difficulty got TO the shore where she sunk to
her hurricane deck The principal portion of her cargo
will be saved, but In damaged condition.
~ O. Pic. Jan. ,.
NAVAL Court MARTlAL.-A Naval General
Court Martial convened yesterday at the Navy Yard
eonssting of the following officers President Commo.
dorc slost Commanders II. N. Page, J. l.. saunders
w. ii Gardner, Samuel Barron. Its A. Sinclair and
John r. Tucker members. and Simeon Wheeler Judge
Advocate, for the trial of Midshpman Dekoven and
such others ss may DO brought before H.
Norfolk Beacon, Thursday.
The FIRE AT CANAJOHARE.-Wc understand
that the loss sustained by the IRE At Canaohsre was
$4,000 the value OF the min buildings which there
insurance Of only 81 600 other policies upon
the buildings having expired a few weeks ago. The
loss of Messrs Erwin is about 800 To 81 600 which
10 fully covered by insurance. Albany Argus.