Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-10-10
NEWPORT NEWS.


SECESSION VILLAINS ABouF.-For several
nights past the men stationed to guard the
guns that are mounted on Johns Hill, back
of this city, have observed persons creeping
stealthily about in the vicinity of the earth
works, but never venturing within rifle range.
Last night however, one Of the rascals APP
preached within twenty yards of one of the
guns before he was noticed. The guard was
about to FIRE upon him, when, thinking that
he recognized in the figure the person of
German gardener in the neighborhood
changed his notion, and instead of shooting
called out to the man. who instantly lodged
behind stone wall close by, and was seen
no more. 1t has since been sscertained that
the gardener alluded to was at home at the
hour of the above occurrence, and no doubt
is entertained that the man seen by the
sentinel was endeavoring to get an opportu-
nifty to spike the guns.
A MoNoMAN1Ao.-A German named Felix
Freund, who was discharged from Captain
Mitchelps company of the First Kentucky
Regiment, on account of mental alteration,
has been roaming about the streets of New
port for several days, and was yesterday
taken charge of by Marshal Bennett, who
will take him to Cincinnati, which is his
home. The unfortunate man is a mono.
maniac on the subject of religion. He prays
and sings constantly, and refuses to eat any
thing set before him. He has Testament in
his possession, which is never out of his hands.
A paper found on his person shows that at
the time of his discharge the sum Of SO was
due him from the Government.
Too MANY RICHMoNDs IN THE FmLD.--It is
to be regretted that efforts are being made to
raise two regiments in Newport and Ooving-
ton, when SO many difficulties have to be en-
countered In organizing even one. Although
recruiting for both of the rival regiments is
all
| hensions are entertained by many that
neither will be filled up soon. Why not
merge these two skeleton regiments into
one, and let that one take the field immedi.
ately2
A MUCH NEEDED IMPRovEMBNT.-We
| notice that workmen are engaged to day
repairing the wharf in front of the Newport
ferry float on the Cincinnati side. This is
a step in the right direction. The teamsters
who cross the river at this point have been
| loud in their complaints of the almost i'm
1 passabe condition of the landing since the re-
Mt freshet, many &C uAlly refusing to pay the
Ferry Company their monthly dues on that
account.
FoUND.-The body of Mark Moran, who
was drowned in the Licking River, above
the Suspension Bridge, few days ago, while
bathing, was found this morning. Coroner
Eckert held an inquest on the remains. The
| verdict OF the jury was tnat tne deceased
came to his death by accidental drown
ing"
DRowNBD.-A little son of MIR. J. G. Moore
while playing on -the ferry float at the foot
of York-street yesterday afternoon, fell into
the river and was drowned.
CORRECTION are requested to correct
statement made in the Press few days
ago in regard to James ellison. He was moi
arrested ON the charge of attempting to take
the life of his wife, but for drunkenness and
disorderly conduct.
SERIOUS ACCIDENTAL young German
named George Konor, employed at Swft''
Rolling mill, was severely injured on Wed
nesday afternoon by being struck in the eyeI
by some hot pieces of iron or cinders. HI
will probably lose the use of both eyes.