The national Republican., 1861-07-22
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and we'll matured plot against the life Of q
soldier in the Federal army. The victim was
Alfred Loman, citizen Of the United States,
born in the city Of ofLuxemburg, Prussia, and q
member OF Company L, second Ohio regiment,
who had his arm broken by falling from a car
about six weeks since, and who was Just returning
to hisregiment. According to his own account,
about four o'clock on Saturday afternoon, he took
passage on one Of the steamers plying between
this city and Alexandra, on the way to join |
his regiment. AS he was setting on the boat,
two men, of rather, gentecl appearance, came
and sat down near him, and entered into a
friendly conversation, complimenting him upon !
his general appearance, his military capabil. |
ties, &c., and remained with him until the
boat landed at Alexandria.
Upon their arrival in that city, they asked
him to take drink with them, which he de.
clined, stating that he was going to join his
regiment, and that 1t was already late.
They all then walked to the depot together,
when twas ascertained that the last train going
out for the night had already departed. The
men then volunteered to show him where the
regiment was, which offer Loman gladly &C.
in direction west of fAlexandria-both Of the
strangers being supplied with passes obtained in
this city. '--....,
They had walked some distance out Of Alex.
andris, when they came across party OF six
other men, by whom they were joined. In tho
conversation which ensued, Loman spoke ia
vorably Of the Union, and all the others in favor
of secession-several Of them calling him q
I'D Union rascal" to which he responded
that If it were not for his broken arm, he would
make them pay dearly for that word. Where.
upon they all seized him--one Of them clapping
his hands upon his mouth to prevent his giving
tlo ,I.rr. ,yhla tho Dthara at tho clothaa
from his back. They held both his hands and
feet, 80 that he could do nothing whatever, after
which they dragged him to post near at hand
such as horses are hitched to, which was very
sharp on the top. They then alternately lifted
him up and pulled him down on the post, each
time forcing the sharp point up the fundament
until he tainted away from pain and loss Of
blood.
He has no recollection as to how long he
remained in this state, but the next thing he
remembers was being in Emerichs European
Hotel, in this city, which was some time be.
tween nine and ten o'clock on Saturday night.
He thinks he has dim recollection Of being
put on board ofa steamboat again, but cannot
tell how he got to Emerieh's.
h was either brought up to Emericq's or
walked up without knowing where he was
going. The first the occupants saw of him was
Gt the front door, which be let 60 and fell. He
was then picked up, and placed in a bed, aud
medical assistance summoned.
About ten o'clock on Saturday night, Dr.. j
G. F. Holston was sent for, who yesterday had
Loman removed to his own residence, at the
the corner of Tenth and ID streets, where every
thing possible was done to relieve the intense
agony of the sufferer. This course was taken
as Dr. Holston was afraid that from the crowded
state Of the infrmsries, he could not receive
such attention as bis injuries demanded.
AT two o'clock yesterday afternoon, Justice
Doom proceeded to the house, and took the de
position of Loman, which is substantially wba
we give above. He is positive as to neve
having seen any Of his assailants before Sstur
day, and is equally certain he would recognise
any of them again, were he to see them. Tn
prisoner was then in great pain, aud it wa
with great difficulty that he could make himse
understood.
There il no doubt but that this whole pre-
ceeding was the result Of deliberate plo
much of which is yet involved in the most pre-
found mystery. The matter has been laid b'
fore the military authorities, and will receive
full Investigation.
]. is very doubtful il Loman can survive tf
injuries he has received, though everything th'
skill and kindness can do ia being done II
him.
Mr.. Loman is AL estimable young man, VII
is highly esteemed by the members of his reg
ment and the many friends he has made in tn
vicinity. After having served several years
soldier in wars on the Eastern Continent, h
experience renders him extremely valuable
this time, and his loss will be greatly felt
his regiment
MURDER IN GEoRGETowN.-A Mchigd
Soldier Killed-A murder was committ'
on the corner of jefferson and Water street
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colored man named William Woodward, who
il said, without any provocation, killed you'
man named Frederick Swingingon, memb
of Company A, third Michigan regiment.
From what we can learn, Woodward, who
man Of the worst class, having been Fl
uuent subject of cur Criminal Court, and wi
has served out full term in the pententiary,
liberately drew knife, with which he attack
the soldier, inficting severe cut on the 81
of his throat. The soldier Immediately ft
but was picked up aud carried to the house
q gentleman on Congress street, where me
cal assistance was summoned, and every p'
sible attention which could be of avail pa
but without success. He fingered until
o'clock yesterday morning, when death put
end to his sufferings.
Woodward endeavored to escape by runnil
hut was pursued by several citizens and Ofh'
Drill who overlook him short distance from
scene of the MURDER and took him back to
station house. Justice ". Albert King co
mtted him yesterday to jail, to appear at
examination, at ten o'clock tomorrow mornil
The victim is apparently young man, q
is said 10 be highly esteemed member OF
regiment, which is now in Virginia.
FIour.-Yesterday morning, two citizens
the sixth ward, who we're returning from Uni
town, where they had been frolcking all nil