The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-07-15

SUICIDE OF Two PERSONS IN EAST ABrNGroN.-
suicide, attended with circumstances Of singular
the particulars Of which, we learn. as follows:
1t seems that young man named Isaac p. Nash, q
Lative Of Pembroke, but resident Of East Abing-
ton, and q young lady named Adria ana Sampson.
belonging in StOughtOn, had formed an attachment
for each other, but from some cause or other they
were prevented from being united in the holy bonds
Of wedock. The young lady was in this city yes
terday on visit to an aunt and appeared in excel
ed to her home in Stoughton, and towards evening
her lover, Mr.. Nash, hired horse and chaise in
East Abingdon and proceeding to Stoughton, took
Miss Sampson to ride. This was the last which was
Sc en- of them alive, so far as is yet known.
About five o'clock this morning, Mr. John Sears,
who tends Reeds mill in East Abingdon, discovered
horse and chaise (Which has since proved to be the
one hired by Mr.. Nash) standing near the mill, the
horse being tied and carefully covered with hpflo
robe. On the fence, near the chaise, Mr. SeaY also
found two sbawls and O bonnet, which have since
been identified as belonging to Miss Sampson; and
ne by the same spot he also found Mr. Nash's hat,
in which was the following note:
my name is Isaac p Nash. In this water you will
and ne. lam perfectly sane man.
P.s.-Bury us both together as you fni u.s.
Mr.. Sears, upon discovering these things, went
at once to the mill pond, and soon discovered the
bodies Of Mr. Nash and Miss Sampson In about seven
or eight feet OF water with their arms encircling
each others necks, and their wrists and arms firm
ly bound together with a stout cord. He immed-
ately drew the bodies from the water, and Coroner
Reed was called to hold an inquest thereupon. Cir.
cumstances are known which render it very proba
bic that the act committed after IL o'clock last
night.-Bosion Journal, July IL.
The following 10 copy Of the letter left by Miss
Sampson In her chamber in Stoughton:-
SrorGirroH
Ny Dear Frcnd-It is with my right mind that write
there liz e., and also that which o'ng do.
tired Of this world, and Is my own friend,
must say that 10 morning shall be- in another
world; but dear FRIEND thank you Tor Jour kindness
tosards me- which has been very great Call my
spirit
Our bodies will be found in E. Abingdon pond where my
dear companion will accompany to another world
life may be sweet to yon, but must go where my
love goes tell Mr. Morton thank him also for his kind
Ny best wishes leave TO all the children. did
rot dream Of this this morning. but please send this to
amt Chloe which leave and Of them will and
got what left Money leave TO get them here IL is with
pain that start from here, but must say goot bye.
My Aunt bloc and sisters, leave this world to
yourselves, which hope you will enjoy Don't think Of
me, only that have gone with my companion TO rest
and TO meet my Father hope here my rings and
his in my trunk but all cf you need tnk you have
led 10 this 1T Is my o~n self. Mother hope you
will think OF father and me- good bye Aunt Chloe,
have not forgotten your kindness which guess Of
will doubt; don't think Of Good bye, Maddy and
Jenny. We sign our names,
ADRIANA B. SAMPSON,
ISAAC r. NASH.