Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-09-15
COVTNGTON NEWS.

TERRIBLE TRAGEDY IN KENTUCKY - A
JEALOUS HUSBAND CUTs IN PIECES HIS
WIFE's PARAMoURs.-One of the most bloody
tragedies that has ever occurred in this Vi.
cinity, took place in Covington night before
last. Though there are numerous stories
afoat in regard TO the cause Of the affair,
we give that which is probably entitled to
the most credit.
A man named VIM. Nichols, who resides
on Bush-street, between Eleventh and
Twelfth, has been for a long time troubled
with domestic difficulties and about two
weeks ago left his wife altogether. Night
before last hearing that visitors were at his
house during his absence, he proceeded to
the place, and satisfying himself that two
men were present, he left in search of some
weapon. Shortly afterward returned with
a cavalry sword, and made an immediate as.
sault upon the parties.
The two men, whose names were G. W.
Duaey and George Rifford, were not pre-
pared to defend themselves, but the severe
cuts which both received upon their arms
showed that they exerted themselves as far
as possible to ward off the blows. Duffey
received several deep gashes, the principal of
which was one passing down from the tenn
pie TO the cheek bone. Rifford's chin was
hacked of, the root of the tongue being laid
bare a severe cash was cut in the top of the
head to the skull, aud one of his arms was
nearly severed from the trunk. Both were
hLeTWHu lOuuu W6llbTlUR III Lu6lF DiOOua
which covered the floor with one complete
mass of gore.
They were still alive, however, and were
| taken to the Hospital in this city, when the
| best medical aid was brought in at once. 1t
| is thought, however, that Riford can not re-
| cover, and even Duffey's life is held by
| very precarious tenure. 1t is most singu-
lar circumstance, that though the blows were
so severe, no vital organ was reached, caus.
| ing instant death.
Duffey is a man rather advanced in years,
and resident of this city. Rifford is some
what younger and lives short distance up
| the Licking River.
| After committing the horrid deed, Nichols
| attempted TO make his escape, but was ar
| rested on board the Mail-boat, Just as it was
preparing to start for Louisville Officers
Butts, of Covington, and Riggs, of Cincinu
natl, made the arrest, and consigned the
prisoner to Hammond-street Station house
in the latter city, whence he was taken in
the afternoon and lodged in the Covington
Jail. The prisoner is a thick set, stout man,
probably between thirty-6ye and forty years
ofage.
SERIOUS ACCIDENT WITH FIREARMS. -
Night before last, at the close of q choir
meeting held at the Methodist Church on
Scott street, VIM. Mclaughlin was just in
the act of raising to turn off the gas, when
pistol, which he carried in his side-pocket,
| ISll 10 ING UOOI, anu was QlSC0aTgeQ Dy Tue
conclusion, the bali entering the fleshy part
Of the leg below the knee, passing through,
seVering an artery, and causing blood to
flow profusely. The wound was dressed by
DR.. Thomas, and, after the loss of consider
. able blood, the patient was placed in fair
, way to recover.
, TRIAL OF LAYMAN.-The report of the
Circuit Court in this case, was accidentally
omitted yesterday morning. On the 9TH OF
/ T,,1,r IoaT n A 7 a,,II H.
got into difficulty in the bar-room of the
Madison House, Of which the latter was bar
tender. Layman drew a pistol and shot
: Larned in the leg, crippling him for life,
}, The Court rendered verdict in the case oi
$270 fine.
= CRCUIT CoURT.--A large number of in
i dictments were brought in by the Grand
; Jury yesterday. John Dunn was indicted
) for felony; Harry Riff twice for resisting of
3 ficers, and sixteen others were presented fol
t | selling liquor to minors, keeping tipping
| houses, and for breach of the peace. The
| Jury was then discharged,
MOVEMENT OF SOLDIERS .-Twenty-six more
men from Lewis County went by way of the
} Covington and Lexington Road yesterday Il
. Camp Dick Robinson. They were reeruit
to complete the company from that county,
= portion of which passed over the road few
> weeks ago.
g KENTUCKY STATE FAIR PosTPoSED.-Th
: directors of the Kentucky State Agriculture
}. Society held a meeting at Frankfort las
. week, and determined to postpone their an
n nual exhibition for the present year.
. UNITED STATES DISTRICT OouRT.-Thi
% Court was not in session yesterday, having
= adjourned over till Monday.
e CAMP RoBINsoN..-Th are said to be tei
II thousand men at Camp Dick Robinson.