Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-09-16
COVTNGTON NEWS.

TERRIBLE TRAGEDY IN KENTUCKY - A
JEALOUS HUSBAND CUTs IN PIECES HIS
WlFE's PARAMoURs.--One of the most bloody
tragedies that has ever occurred in this Vi
cinity, took place in Oovington night before
last. Though there are numerous stories
afloat 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 h-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.
Duffey 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. Dufey
received several deep gashes, the principal Of
which was one passing down from the tenn
pie to the cheek-bone. Riffords chin was
hacked off, the root of the tongue being laid
bare; 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
afterward found weltering in their blood,
which covered the floor with one complete
mass of gore.
They were still alive, however, and were
taken to the Hospital in this city, whe the
best medical aid was brought in at once. 1t
is thought, however, that Riford can n OF re-
| cover, and even Duffey's life is held by
| very precarious tenure. 1t is most singu-
lar circumstance, that though the blows we're
go 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
1 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 CincinS
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 Covngton
Jail. The prisoner is thick. set, stout man,
probably between thirty five and forty years
ofage.
SERIOUS ACCIDENT WITH FIREARMS -
Night before last, at the close of a 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 a
pistol, which he carried in his side pocket,
fell to the floor, and was discharged by the
conclusion, the ball entering the feshy 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
3 way to recover.
. TRIAL OF LAYMAN.-The report of the
y Circuit Court in this case, was accidentally
omitted yesterday morning. On the 9th o.
July last, D. A. Layman and Ohas. LarneC
got into difficulty in the bar-room of thu
, Madison House, of which the later was bar
tender. Layman drew a pistol and sho
Larned in the. leg, crippling him for life
: The Court rendered verdict in the case o
1870 fine.
e CIRcUIT CoURT.--A large number of in
dictments were brought in by the Gran,
j; Jury yesterday. John Dunn was indicte(
\ Tor felony Harry Riff twice for resisting of
q fcers, and sixteen Others were presented TO
It selling liquor to minors, keeping tipping
=, houses, and for breach Of the peace. Th
a Jury was then discharged,
MOVEMENT OF SoLnIERs. IT Twenty.six NOR
men from Lewis County went by way of tn
D Covington and Lexington Road yesterday h
= Camp Dick Robinson. They were recruit
to complete the company from that county,
II ! portion of which passed over the road fey
Il weeks ago.
e KENTUCKY STATE FAIR PosTPoNED.-Th
L directors of the Kentucky State Agriculture
:. Society held a meeting at Frankfort lai
|: week, and determined 10 postpone their an
n nual exhibition for the present year.
= UNITED STATES DISTRICT CouRT.-Th
le Court was not in session yesterday, haVin
- adjourned over till Monday.
re CAMP RoBINsoS.-There are said to be te
sr thousand men at Camp Dick Robinson.