Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-05-19
Counterfeit Money In the West.

Clough, whe was executed last week, at Taunton,
for murder in partial confession to Sheriff Sherman
made the following singular disclosure touching the
abundance of counterfeit money in the West. We
copy the following from the report in the Boston
Times:
&er?f-Well James, you say you received part
of the money wages; have you any objection 10
tell me how you got the remainder?
Clough (hestatng mo, don't know that have
now; but wouldn't have told you before. again
he hestated and struggled with his feelings, and f.
nally proceeded) For the last six or seven years
have dealt good deal in counterfeit money.
Sherif-And in that way did you come by the re-
mainder of the money and jewels
Clough-Yes.
Saer!f-In what part of the country did you ope-
C1ough-P Principally through the Stats of Michigan.
used to buy the money.
&enf-How much did you pay on the dollar
Clough (smiling)-Oh, used to 60 into it upon
more extensive scale than that was in the habit of
buying five six thousand dollars of it at time. and
usually pay from IL to Is dollars per hundred
Sherif-hd you pass ii yourself
ClOugh-Not very often | usually sold it, and
got from twenty to twenty five dollars hundred.
Sherif-Upon what bank was the counterfeit mo-
ney in which you dealt
Clough-It was chiefly Indiana money. Some of it
was exceedingly well done. The prisoner went on
say that this kind of money circulated extern
sivey throug hou the West, that great many honest
people took it, and passed it again without knowing
that it was bad He had dealt considerably IN coun-
tereits on the Stale Bank, Ohio. He said he was in
the habit of travelling upon the Lakes as sailor on
the boats, and in that way sold large quantities.
Most OF the bills he bought were manufactured in
Cincinnati, and some upon the Canada line He says
all classes of men are engaged in it. He intimated
that he could divuge startling facts relative to
the transactions OF certain rich in Michigan,
who had suddenly built up large fortunes by raicing
in counterfeit money. "a rich man, we'll dressed"
he remarked, can pass hundred dollar bill without
being suspected, but poor fellow cannot"
He says about every third man he met travelling in
Michigan, was more or less dealing in counterfeit
money. That he stated his own calculation, after
experience in the business of six or years
He says that men who are engaged in passing coun-
terfeit money, employ large number of females
tools to do their villainous work, and pay them so
much on the dollar.
TURKISH BRAvERY.-When crossing at Hirchova,
a single Turk exhibited degree of bravery which
would parallel anything of the kind performed in
our Mexican He private soldier of the
Bachi Bayouk, and had, by some means, been sepa-
rated from his regiment while retiring from the enc
my Seeing his unprotected position, three Or tour
Russian troops made dash for him. But the Turk,
undauned stood up receive them, and as the fore
most trooper swung his sword to deal the blow, the
soldier, by powerful effort, seized his horse and
threw him his launches and then, quick as light
ming, cleft the troopers skull. Then sprnging to
the saddle he turned to face the Others one of whom,
| by his uniform, betokened the officer. Instead of
waiting the charge, he shouted the name of Allah,
and spurred to the contest. With single hand he
maintained the unequal flight for some time, and I'LL
two out OF four lay at his feet The Russian officer
still fought bavey, but animated by fanaticism and
the determination 10 conquer the Mosem seized the
officer though larger man, by the belt and dashed
him like child to the earth. With another blow
he hurled the remaining trooper from the saddle, and
securing the steeds, he made his way in safety to the
Imperial camp, where his exploit had been witnes-
sed, and where he was dubbed captain on the spot.
merely mention this incident to show that though
much underrated by the world in general, the Turk
has bravery and courage and would, under good dis
cipline, form most efficient soldier.