The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1868-08-28

aud a more brave, honorable, ans
candid man, prior to the affair Wit
the Stronss, never breathcd. The
writer has omitted to mention tvs
facts first, that Curry was under tbs
influence of strong drink when hi
revealed the strange history Of hh
early life, although he was yer,
ten pera,c man. The second om's
sion. is, that Nose Howard, spokcs
Of was the betrothcd Of Currys sa
prcmely beautiful daughter Mary
Baith C5paty (Cail Pres.
TIM OUTLAWS.
In the year ls-, there lived IN
Irodcil county, North Carolina,
Presbyterian minisles by the name
of Curry. lie was man in com
Portable circumstances, Of most OK
eellent reputation, with large fsmi'
" of sons and daughters. Among
these was a boy by the name Of Nix
on, noted for his sprightl'ncss, his
activity, aud courage.
Many are the incidents recorded
of his esrly days, wherein he dis
PLAYED his bravery and won the res
poct and admiration Of his school
mates. lie seemed impulsive, gen
crous, and the possesaor OF many
noble qualities.
From childhood Nixon Curry was
in love. His fair one was girl
somewhat younger than himself, ut
tending the same school with him.
She returned his affection and so ar
IDENTIFY we're they attached to one sn'
other that, what is most rare IN
childhood, no rival was ever suffered
to come between them.
Thus they grew up in delicious
dream Of the future aud as their
years increased SO apparently did
their passion for each other A,
fifteen this was so evident that their
parents forbade all interviews be
tween them. Her parents we're the
very Y. rs Of North Caroliun, and
they had and could easily secure
more brilliant prospects for her.
The natural consequences follow.
ed The lovers me, by stealth and
renewed their pledges to each other
Lucy promised that whatever should
occur she would never we'd any one
else, ane Nixon vowed to stand by
her 80 long as breath Of life re-
NAMED ia his body.
Al length, IA, the age Of eighteen,
when Lucys relatives were doing
their utmost to force her into tho
arms Of another, she fled with her
true and devoted love, They were
Immediately pursued and ovcrtaken'
when the enragcd Nixon Curry,
brought to bay, turned and shot bis
rival and one OF the others, aud re-
ncwed his flight
The pursui, was hot. but he sue
ceoicd in GLIDING them, and took
refuge in the Allegheny Mountains,
Here really begins the extraordi-
nary career Of Nixon Curry Under
the plea of necessity, he took up the
profession Of robbcr, and speedily
rendered bis name famous by the
....L.. aud oha,.u.e~ sf his ssPia'ss
Without attempting to give any Of
tho minor incidents, il SHOULD be
stated that tho young robber never
took a life for tho sake of plumber,
although no did II again and "eo'n
to avoid arrest
The Governor Of North Carolina
offered IS 900 for his apprehension,
aud many parties, tempted by the
offer, engaged m the pursuit. They
frequently gained sigh, Of tho no.
,orious bandit, more than once the
crack Of his death dealing rihs was
heard from some adjoining rock but
noeer ~sre they able 10 discover his
retreat or bring him TO bay.
Suddenly all rumors Of his daring
conduct ceased, and although the
search was continued, bo was seen no
more in North Carolina. II was
Judged that his quarters were be-
coming too hot for safety, and he
had, therefore, prudently removed
them while the opportunity remained
to him.
During tho first settlement Of the
fertile delta bordering on the -.
Francis, now in the State Of A-ksn.
sus, an cmigrant made his appear.
ancc, calling himself John Hill.
IIc rapidly became the most popular
man in tho settlement Although
Of moderate means, he was sober,
industrious, generous, and ofentend.
ded hospitality, nad such continued
to be his character in the county
which he had adopted for = period
extending over about dosrn years.
During ali this time, not a quar-
relsome word occurred between him
and any Of his ncighbors, aud ",
all knew shst it was from no lack Of
courage on the part Of Hill, for Of
all the huatsrs that pierced the
jungles Of cane ia the Great
swamp" or descended BY torch
light ia,o tho bowels Of tho Ossrk
Mountsias, he had the reputation Of
being The most fearless, hS wss
overwhelmingly elected again aad
again to the Territorial Legislature,
aud Distinguished himsslf BY hi.
powcrful sSd imr.-sionsd sloqusnce,
snd speedily became = lssder ia the
ranks of hM Own psrty. Tie vas :
member Of the convection vhi,h
formed the stste constitution, saS
WIS re elected to repnsssnt his coun
" 10 tho SenasN Of ArAasSss.
And now hp began hls sscosd
series ot miafor\unes, Hilrs mont
Intrinsic Leighbos, were tbs stvonga,
four brothers Of cNnsidrsable wealth.
a great dean Of amhition, and 10 the
Phrase Of the country, " fsmoss
lighters. A Close and cordial ia
,imacy grew up bstvsen them aud
Hill, and the latter, most unfovtu-
natoly aud ungusrdedly, msds
George, the eldest, = cosadest Of his
previous history. II 40 hsppsasd
that Gcorgs, the s!dsss, had . mssl
ambitious desire fos poItical d..
tinction, and made = reqsss. Of Hill
sh-' he should resign bis ssat 10 The
Senate IN -. .-.-a. III s~fss~a
and the brothers conspissd for re-
venge.
Sending to North Caroliaa, they