The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-03-08
TERRIBLE TRAGEnY

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TERRIBLE TRAGEDY.
Inc following is an account of the tragedy which
occurred In Sumpter county, Florida, on the 18th
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The Rev. George Andrews. of the NJ. r. Churcb
Killed two men, and wounded two others. He was
accused OF seducing young girl II or Is wears of
age, a relative, living at his house at the time -
lie was further accused of severely whipping the
| young glr and acknowledged as much to the cit
| lzens. For these misdeeds. summons was issued
lor him to appear at the G. IT, at Sumoterville be-
tore the people on Saturday, the 10th inst Hav-
ing heard OF this, and of the parties who were to
| serve the summons, Messrs. McLendon and Lanr
| ne proceeded to the house of the former and took
dinner with the family. After dinner, thew went
to to the workshop Andrews asked McLendon for
| the loan of his horse to 90 to Adamsyillp which
was granted. He had in his possession one double
oarrei gun, one yauger rifle, two repeaters, and
| two bowie-knives. N
-. Whilst the horse was being caught, converse.
ton arose about him (Andrews) being summoned
! before the Regulators. Whereupon Mr. Lang said
les, sir, and here is the summons for you During
TINS conversation. McLendon was mending a pair
OF shoeS. Immediately after Lang's answer, An
| drews levelled his gun on McLendop, shot him in
| the side and killed him instantly. Turning round
| quickly, he leveed his gun to shoot Lang with
| the other barrel. Lang Knocked up the gun and
received the whole load in the palm of his right
! hand. Lang then picked up Andrews yauger to
shoot him Andrews but could not cock it on ac.
count of his shattered hand; threw down the GUN
! ana ran. AS he ran, Andrews shot him through the
| lett wrist with a repeater.
Mr.. Hyatt, in the shop at the time. picked
| up the yauger, ran off about thirty yards and
levelled it at Andrews but the latter was too quick
and and shot Hyatt with his repeater, grazing him on
| the shoulder. Hyatt shot, but missed. Hereupon
| Andrews took after Lang, and pursued him about
two hundred yards. Not being able to oyertake
him, he returned to the shop, reloaded his Guns,
ana proceeded over to Mr.. Condray's about one
| AT CoDdray's gate Andrews met DR.. McHenry.
whom he told he was tired and verv thirsty, and
wanted drink OF water; stepping inside the yard
ana seeing MT; Condray talking to negro boy, he
observed, "l have commenced my work and rigbt
here intend to finish it." Whereupon he ieyeiIed
ms gun and shot Condray through the bowels,
who only lived about four hours.
Rev. Mr.. Parker, being present seized the wretch
from pehind ana held him fast until McHenry came
to his assista nee. AS the Doctor caught hold of
Andrews, the latter presented his gun to the
Doctors breast, who warded it off, and the load
went into the ground. He then tied and con-
fined until next morning under strict guard.
The news having been circulated in the neigh
borhood large number of citizens assembled at
Condray's house. After due deliberation he was
adJudged to be worthy of being hanged and about
II O'Clock, NJ, be was hanged, ACCORDINGLY siytv
or seventy citizens of the county signing his death
warrant. There was not dissenting voice on the
ground. The last words of this hardened wretch
were, 81 am only sorry that did not kill three or
four more"
SECRETARY CHASE AND GENERAL SCOTT
MAKE SPEECHES.
The Washington Star of yesterday says that on
Thursday afternoon the Ohio delegation met at
Wilards hotel at O'Clock, from whence they
marched in double file to the Executive Mansion,
for the purpose of paying their respects to the
President. On arriving at the White House, thew
were stationed along the east side of the East
Room, where they were soon Joined by Hon. Mr.
CorwlD. large delegation was also present from
Baltimore, who were ranged in line with that
of Ohio Mr.. Lincoln soon entered the ROOM and
without making formal address, in few words
welcomed them to Washington. The delegation
were then individually introduced to Mr.. Lincoln;
alter which, the Baltimore delegation were in
troduced by Mr.. Devne, of Georgetown.
The Ohio delegation then proceeded to the Rug
by House, and called out Gov Chase who stem
ping out upon the piazza, said:
am very much indebted to you my friends for your
congratulaton upon subject which must say was to
the most painful trial of my life should very much
have preferred, had it been the will the Chief whom
you have placed in power to continue in the to
which was called by the Republicans of our own State
need not say to you how mnch agreeable it
have been to me to have fulfilled the implied obligation
under which to the people of State than to ac
cept of any other service But you know when the time
comes, in the of human events when we mnst
take refugei in Abrahams bosom daughter have
no election. (Renewed laughter.) Wherever the old
Chief calls must follow Allow me to thank Won for
this CALL and to express you the hope which unfa
eringy entertain that Ohio will remain true to the
cause of the Union and of the Consttution tGood
and applause Let express the further hope that
may be in our power by kindness by Cancellation by
hrmness to recall all those who have wandered from the
fold of Union back lit. (Applausel again return nv
thanks to you, gentlemen, for this visit.
Three cheers then given for the Union and
three more for the President and Gov. Chase
when the delegation moved off and called on Gen.
Scott. On arriving at his rooms corner of Sixth
and Streets, the General came out upon the plat
form and addressed them as follows:
Fellow, Citizens Of Ohio: God bless Ohio and every
other State of this Union. (Amen.) Some of those
States may have lost for short time but trust we
shall win them back, (appause,l and enfold them all
within the arms of that Union which has given to us so
much honor and so much glory But be that it may,
whether they return to brothers stand as
and glorious Union. (Appause.l l thank God that we
have yet Government eyes, and applause.l A
short time threatened with the destruction
of the Federal Government but thank God that on
Monday of this week President Of your choice was
duly installed into Office I wouldn't have been so if
had not been for you and believe that that President
is actuated with the best intentions gifted with sufficient
ability and wisdom and filled with lively and ardent
desire to do all in his power reunte the members of
this great Republic at least contribute the glory
prosperity and happiness of the States that remain with
us. (Applause) have long since ceased be poll
tician and singly and only Union man. a sol
dier, and, trust, patriot. (You are indeed l') Fifty
odd years of life have devoted the service of my
country, and hope that have been faithful servant
(''You have'l do not desire survive the Union
mean to die by it. (Applause, and That's where we
will all die!' No reward this earth gratifying
to old soldier the appreciation of his counrymen
When look your faces and hear your voices your
cheers, feel that have that reward. (Applause)
The party then, after giving three cheers for
Gen. Scott, three for the Union, and an indefinite
number for everybody else, proceeded to call on
| Vice President Hamin.