Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-02-09
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A SAD SIGHT.-A MOTHER AND CuuD
Frozen TO DEATH. The subioined is
copied 'front.' Schoharie (N,Y. } Patriot:
{" We learn from john Brooks, Esq.
deputy sheriff of this county, living in
the town of Broome, that on the Sth of
January, Mr.. Joseph Thompson of that
town, having occasion to 90 to mill
about four miles distant, left home for
that purpose. His wife informed him
on leaving that she was going to Il quilt
ing at MIR. Reeds, about three-quartcrs
Of II mile from their residence. Her
husband told her to remain there until
his return, and he would call for her.
She went, taking with her three,children
ono u boy about seven years old, an
infant about nine months old, and her
sisters child, about twelve years old.
About 2o'clock, p M. Reed came to
his house intoxicated, having a jug of
liquor with him. lie began to insult the
women present, and laid his hand on
Mrs. Thompson, when she slapped him
in the face, at witch he threw her on the
fire. A son of Reed, a young man, in
terfered to protect the woman, when
scuflle ensued between them, in which
the young man had his leg brolea.
" Mrs. Thompson now left the house,
it being about 6 o'clock, fearing to re-
main longer, and directed her way across
lots for her home. The night was in
tonscly cold, and when about half way
from her house Che little boy became so
cold as to be unable to go further, and
laid down in the snow The mother
with her babe crouched down beside him,
and told the little girl to lie down with
her. The girl did so, and they all lay
there till morning.
Mr.. Thompson, on arriving at home,
took lantern and went in search of his
wife and children
"The girl, who survived, said she
saw a light in the house at some dis
lance from them, but she dare not make
a noise for fear Reed would come and
kill them. At daylight this girl was
still able to walk, and wandered off till
she got within sight of Justus iIagadorns
house, when she was discovered, and
brought into the house, When able to
speak, she informed the family where
and how she had passed the night Mrs.
Thompson and the little boy were found
frozen to death the in FAINT, when found
was not frozen, but dead. The little
girl will survive, with the loss of two of
her toes on each of her feet"
A MONSTER CRbuNAL.-T'he particu-
lars Of a tale Of horror il given in late
English papers. Itappoars that wretch
named Palmer has been arrestedin Eng
land, on a charge Of having poisoned
his wife, his brother, his friend, and
thirteen other persons. His wife, be
fore marriage, was a ward in Chanccry,
and entitled to large fortune. Her
guardian rosolutely opposed the match,
and the Master in Chancory also with
I held MS consent for seine time Both
finally yielded to the entreaties Of the
young lady and yet it is believed that
she was subsequently murdered by her
| infamous husband lie was u finished
gambler, and a master-spirit Of the turf,
and his friend, Mr.. John p. Cook, gave
him his fullest confidence, and vet he
suffered the same awful fate. IN the
ease Of his brother, Mr.. Walter Palmer,
assurances on his life were effected to
the extent Of e23 $50, andtheu he also,
as is believed, was poisoned. Nay, it is
stated, that the names Of no fewer than
sixteen persons are mentioned as having
suffered death by poison, through the
agency Of the prisoner. Such . mon
ster is a rarity in modern times, and his
alleged crimes reminds US Of the Roman
Locusta, mentioned by Juycnal also Of
similar iniquitous practices in the six
/ tcCnth aud scyentoauth centuries, which
have transmitted the names and memo
ries Of the Lady Fontana, Of italy, with
/ her "manna Of st. Nicholas" and in
hcritancc powders" the Duchess de
Brinyillicrs, in France, and host Of
other notorious practieers Of secret muir
der-down to the neyer-dying execra-
tons Of all postority.
1t is probable that in this case, as in
most similar instances Of crime, the FIRST
success and escape enboldened the mis-
crcant, and induced him to plunge on in
his awful career. The motive too, was
mercenary, and thus life after life was
sacrificed 1t is we'll however, that he
has been detected at last, or otherwise,
still more victims would no doubt have
been added to the fearful catalogue.
WEsrgRN JUsrICE.-Tho st. Louis
Herald says that week or two ago q
wealthy young Tennessee planter took
passage for that city at Paducah, Ken
lucky, on board the steamer HELEN Mar,
and on the passage succeeded in gaining
the affections, and finally accomplishing
the ruin, Of a young and pretty girl on
board. BY some means, the matter vas
suspected by the boatmen, who, through
some Of the lady passengers, obtainod a
yeriGcation Of their uspicion They
waited on the planter and tod him to
prepare TO get married or be put ashore
on a sand bar to freeze % death then
made the boat fast nj Chester, Illinois,
sent for justice. whom they pulled out
Of bed, and in 4 fow minutes the pair
were married, and the sum Of $3.50
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