The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1857-03-18

line of the Pennsylvania Railroad, at The foot
of.the Moaa,aiBs. Since that time various
and coniradictsrv narratives have been float
disioin.ed form, that 10 elicit the ruth was
neatly impossible. The journal mas, how.
ever, succeeded 10 obtaining minute and
detailed account of the whole affair, from the
commencement TO the present date, which
we Judge was written by officer Blackburn,
formerly reporter, and now high Constable
of Philadelphia:
WHO EoRcRoss WAS.
Very near year ago, young man named
Samuel I. Norcfoss, of afIable manners,
kind and generous disposition, and i'll every
respect perfect gentleman, left his parents
and friends, at East Lexington Massachu-
seus, with the intention OF entering upon the
practice of medicine (his professon) at Dun.
leiih, opposite Dubuque, on the Mississippi
river. Probably there were other views in
his mind in reference 10 specializing IN lands
and real estate. The place of his destina.
tion reached in safety, and under the care
and tuition of an NJ b., Mr. Notctoss gave
every promise OF rising TO eminence in his
career. He was universally esteemed by
tie many friends he had made, But after
continuing for some time in the fullillment
of his professional duties, his health began
TO fail An abcess in The side, with which
he was afflicted, troubled him exceedingly,
and after a season of doubt and indicision,
he at length determined by the advice aud
urgent request of his family al home, 10 re.
turn 10 them aud relnquish all the bright
prospects that the West seemed TO open TO
his young manhood, lie prepared 10 leave
Dunleith
TIE FATAL ACQUAINTANCE.
Then came one of those circumstances
that, inexplicsble and strange, sometimes
induce weak minds 10 assert sovereign !
principle of fatality. A very short time be.
fore he started for home, he became ac'
quaiuted with an outlaw from soceIy-a VII
lain named David S'tin2er Mckm. This
man, with the ueachery OF iiend, wotmed
himself into his confidence, aud the nnsus.
pcious nature of young Notcross, could dis
cern TO guile. He fell into the snare, and
tho two became very friendly. AT Duuleh
they were always toge,het-,he serpent and
hjs victim. Nay, more,-so kind and so
much interest did Mckm take in his friend,
iha, he resolred 10 Cccompanp him to the East,
aud, on account of his illness, to see him
home in safety. NorctoSs was charmed Ivy
the sacrifice, aud threw his heau and soul
into The friendship.
'TnE THIRTY PIECES OF SILVER"
In the early part OF January, the twain, in /,
company left Duneh, the passage of both .
having been paid by Norross, with his ac- I
customed generosity. In his possession at /
the time Of departure, as near as can be as
setlalHsA at asls Tqtst qts.tdv7, ii NOES ami goid, 10.
eethcr with two bonds of $500 each, aud
gold watch, ttinkets, Sc, All these were on
his person. McKim had absolutely nothing.
Bu, 4, Ibis point we must explain that
Mckim in order the better TO cary ont his /.
designs, was passing under the elias OF Dan 7
iel s. Mckinney, and as such, had Introduced T.
him self TO NorctoSs.
TIE TRAVEL EASTWARD. /
What thoughts passed through tho minds
Of the two travellers as they journeyed on /
ward day by dav, no mortal pen eau reveal. .
While the one. unsOspictous and coufiinc,
as the shades of night covered the ea'th, fell .
into the sleep Of innoceuce, the other, de-
moulike, no doubt was revolving IN his ieF-
tile brain every possible scheme TO take the
lite~--to mWder his compartments Mnre
events at least indicate. Stl the iron horse
joutned forward, unaffected, aud all unheed.
ing The potent passions OF the inmates OF It's
lsrgthy burden
nIABoLIcAL scliEME--NoN.ENEcurIoN
pittsburg was reached ;he nigh, Of lann-
ary Il,h, 1857, aud The couple proceeded 10
the Eagle llolel, and engaged double bed
died room. Now mark the actions Of Nc +
Kinney' Before retiring to rest, he wsai 10
the landlord Of the hotel and told him thai
Ms friend (Nocross was very eccenuc,
AMI was accustomed 10 make much noise .
dating the night by screaming, walking I
NFNGAAJ aAi ueSAttJ- iat="ttNs NftSet 50 N'''N
laudord) must not se alarmed if Nogcross
should do so iha, hight, What does This III I
dicate, bul that il vas the intention OF Me.
Kinney TO murder his friend al night, and
prevent any alarm being communicated 10
the household, by thus telling The landlord
false story, calculated 10 ahsy suspicion
sAeati ttsts be a0S rS'Ss "a ,kS SsuNSAisa%I
Of The deed Was ever inference more
plain, OF induciiVe evidence mors positive
Bot vet, fgom some cause, The crime was mol
ccmmiued. and The victim was snttere3 10
live gel awhile longer On he morning oi
The l5sa tie parry left Tigshurs tor phGaael
rAis, 1asit ,wo trunks being checked through,
and the checks taken N charge b McRinHep
No7oross, at this lirne, he Il borne N mind, 3
wss paying eveE expense ireursi BY as I.
friend e
TEE &THpIs
Before Gay break, on the l6,a Of January, /
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