, 1860-02-11
fFrom ste Louisville journal, Feb. {. i

u AoaA Vic Au4tsN bIt uols1l1s 1EUs <.1
The steamer Grey Eagle arrived from Hem
srngers we obtain the particulars Of another
trAsical atlair At uawesyllle, which occurred on
Monday morning.
Our readers doubtless recollect tue Lowe af-
fair. Dr. Il. A. Davidson and man nalncl
Wi,hcrow were charged with numbering Lowein
Lis cell in the jaii. This atrocious act had been
denounced by Mr. Wm. Sterrett, lawyer aud
farmer, who resides about four miles abore
HawesVil!e, and eugendered an i'll feeling be-
tween him aud Davidson. The latter to avenge
himself On Sterrett, rcsortcd to IN internal ina
chine.
We now give The account furnished By the
officers Of the Grey Eagle. The persons in the
store when it IVES blown up were C. 3. Duncan,
J. e. Duncan, VIM oterrctt, James Relding,
II Bennett, and Davidson.
TN Monday last Dr.. Davidson entered tue
stole Of Mr. Duncan, in which 1ir. Sterrett,
with three OF four other persons, was seated:
He bad under Ills cloak willow market basket,
in which, covered over with some eggs, was an
Internal machine of his own invention. de-
scrip.ion Of this instrument Of death may be in
tcresting.
It was u tin tube, large enough to contain fire
Or six pounds Of powder, with which it was
filled. This magazine was contained within all
other tin cauister Of double the size. The space
between the two was filled with bullets OF large
sized shot, i sufficient number to weigh ten or
twelve pounds. This Internal machine was con-
structed under the Doctors especial direc-
tion, By timer in Cannelton, Indiana, which
town Is immediately opposite lIawessilie.
Dr. Davidson approached Mr. Sterrett, aud,
when within few feet Of him, be set fire to his
internal machine, With the expectation Of blow
ing himself, Mr.. Sterrett and every body else in
tue room, into eternity.
The shock was terrible; The room was built
of stone and bricE- One whole side of tile
house was blown ont, the roof was lifted from,
| the raftcEs, and six large sills above we're
broken.
Mr.. Duncan, the merchant. was very danger
| ous'y wounded-it is feared fatally.
| MIR. Stcrrett was seriously hurt aul badly
| burnt. Three Of the bullets entered his face,
aud !: is feared he n'cy lose ia cyn.
Mr. D4yidson had his left fore arm broken iu
| two placcs, Ills colur hune brvien, lis right
shoulder dislucated, tue flesh torn oiT the Shout
der to Tie bone, lis clothes torn from bis body,
and lie WIS badly burned in the face, breast aud
arm. He was 4 horrible sight, aud rushed from
the house after the explosion, crying, I" Kill me
for Gods sake; do not want to live my
1ongeE."'
Two other persons were in the room, but were
not seriously hurt.
The citizens Of the town, hearing the noise
and feeling the shock, rushed to and fro ia the
wilde-t excitement. The thought that keg Of
powder had exploded in the store-rooHt. When
they were informed Of the true cause Of the ea-
plosion, many persons were in favor Of killing
Davidson, and strong efforts were mndc to do
| SO. The news spread through the county, aud
the country people weru rushing, 10 town With
their guns Tor The purpose Of taking part in the
mob. The whole town was ar1nIng: The great
| cst and widest excitement prevailed through
| out the town.
When the Grey Eagle left Hawesville, ut nine
o'clock on Monday night, the excitement wcs
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