Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-08-12


DER AND E.-Thc usually quiet
village Of Worthwhile, near Milford,
Conn, was thrown into a state
OF excitement on Friday afternoon
last, in consequence of most dia-
bolical attempt having been made upon
the life Of Miss Marilla Buck, highly
respectable young lady and teacher Of
the dlstric: school NJ tina, place, by Ma
jor IIowes, young man II years Of age,
residing in Bethleham, who heretofore
has sustained a good character. From
such facts as could be cic ted from va
rious citizens OF Worthwhile, il appears
that lIowes became enamored oi the
charms of Miss Buck some months ago,
cultivated her acquaintance, and it is
said even went so Tar as TO solicit her
hand in marriage. Whit success he
met with we know not, but according to
the rumor which was in circulation in
the ncighborhood, he was somewhat
encouraged by Miss b., who gave him
to understand that he was looked upon
with some iavor, but as their acquaint-
ance continued, the high estimate she
had formed Of Howes' character, in va
rious important particulars, changed
and fell to such degree, that it was
deemed prudent and necessary on her
part that the intimacy between them
should forever cease.
lIowes being informed by Miss Buck
that his company was no longer desira-
Bile, became very angry, and instead Of
abandoning his suit, made himself very
obnoxious by calling on and annoying
her at the school house during business
hours, &c. She, finding it extremely
difficult and mex, to impossible 10 rid
herself Of his company, as is reported,
offered him 500 to leave and never
trouble her again. He lett as desired,
but at 2 O'Clock, on Friday afternoon, re-
turned to the school house, and demand
cd oi her the money which she had pre-
vously offered in case her wishes in re-
gard to him were complied with. Miss
u. requested him to Withdraw from the
school until it's close for the day, Gas
that was neither an appropriate time nor
place for the settlement ot their bust
ness when she would talk with HIM;
but he refused 10 do SO, and without fur
ther provocation drew large jack
from his pocket, the blade of which was
very long and sharp. seized her by the
neck, and inflicted five distinct and ter
rible stabs across her throat, some Of
which, il is feared, will prove fatal
From the wounds the blood flew in diC.
icrent directions about the school house,
creating the greatest horror and con-
stcrnation among the scholars, who fed
from the premises, and screamed muir
der &c. at the top ofthcir voices. The
unfortunate female, in endeavouring
with her hands to keep the werpon from
her throat had several of her fingers
nearly severed. After most hercuean
effort, she managed to disengage herself
from the murderous villain, and ran in
to the street, literally covered with blood
and presented the most horrible specta-,
Gle. She was there met by some cti-
zens and conveyed to the nearest dwell.
ling. A physician was soon in atien-
dance md dressed her wounds, which
are OF Il very serious character. and may
prove fatal. There are hopes. however,
OF her recovery.
The assassin, after inAic,ing the ,io-
lcnce, precipila,cd himself, face down.
ward, into shallow stream Of water
near by, from which he was not res
cued till nearly drowned. He was re-
uscitated and taken into custody by
Constable Knapp, OF Worthwhile, xho
took him to Lifchfeld County Prison,
where he will remain to await the death
or recovery Of his victim, but in either
event to be punished Us his crime de-
servcs.-N. Y. Tribune.