Newbern weekly progress., 1860-11-20
nseInncholI, Occurrence.

1t becomes our painful duty to relate an affair
which took place in our town yesterday, and
which resulted in the death of Mr.. James Griffin
He formerly was resident of Jones county, from
which place we have heard he brings testimo-
malls of character a peaceable, law-abidlng
man. He was about % or 80 years of age.
The circumstances appear to be these: Mr.
James Griffin went to the house of Mr. Elisha r
Robinson alledging that he had dog that ap-
peared to have symptoms of some peculiar dis
ease, or, as he stated was conjured," and as
Mr.. Robinson was known by the title of DIR, de-
sired him to go and do something for his dog
Mr. Robinson was not at home when Mr.. Griffin
first came. The wife of Mr.. Robinson, either be-
came offended at Mr. Grfin's calling for her
husband in dog case or from some other rea-
son, abused Mr. Griffin. who, it seems, also used
harsh language in return. Mr.. Griffin. 1t appears
partly intoxicated at this time. He left Mr..
Robinson's house and afterwards, when speaking
of the affair said he sorry for it and solici-
ted several men to 90 with him to Ar. Robinson s
that he might apologize for his misbebavior, who
refused, and it appears ne went alone. This
time Mr.. Robinson was at his house. and on the
apology being offered by Mr.. Griffin, Mrs. Rob
lnson showed herself still offended and used
some very.vulgar and abusive language towards
him.
Mr. Robinson then interrupted in his wifes
behalf and their language became loud and abu-
sive. In the process of the quarrel Mr.. Griffin
drew dirk or bowie knife and made threats of
his power to use it. Two lady witnesses, we
heard, testified yesterday that he did attempt to
use it, but that Mr.. r. "dodged" the blows Mean
time Mrs. Robinson had procured gun, and one
of the witnesses alledges trying to use it. but
not being able 70 do so, she gave it to her hus.
band to shoot the - (we will not use the Ian
guage,) who presented it, not taking aim, being
within few feet of each other. and shot Mr Grif-
fin down on the spot the shot taking effect in the
right loin, arm and hip.
AEr Robiuson taken into custody, and
sitter trial committed to prison. hero he awaits
the action of our next Superior Court.
The body of Mr.. Griffin was taken to his resi-
deuce, at which place inquest held by
Coroner Whitehurss which elected the facts as
stated.
Or. Robinson appears to have professed pow
20 cure cancers, and it is said he has enjoyed
the confidence of men of considerable influence
IN the practice of his calling. He is said to be a
man of peaceable habits. But we forbear com
inents till legal investigation shall elucidate the
case more fully
But we may be allowed to ailude to the great
motive power which eventuated this heart-sick.
oning affair and brought fellow being to un-
timely grave. He was intoxicated! How oft n
nre we compelled to witness this exclamation in
connection with facts of blood and sorrow7
few days ago Mr.. Robinson was, we have
reason to believe. an innocent, law -lovirg msu {:
now he gazes out up the world through prison
hars, and though he may be legally justiiabie to
some extent, yet morally he wears the stain of
his brothers blood On his hands and heart
A few days ago Mr. Griffin was stout, active
man i'll the vigor of manhood : now he Is life
less corpse Rcquiescat in pace.