Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-11

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A FEARFUL TRAGEDY-LoVE AND CRIME IN
MISSISSIPPI. 1t is not often that single COM
munity is startled by succession of events so
marked and intensely interesting as those
which make up the following incidents recently
occurring; at Baw's Ferry, on Pearl river. In
theState of Mississippi. About two months
since q youog man named Lee, a citizen OF
that place, was engaged to be married to
young lady, the daughter of an opulent plant.
er. Although Of respectable connections, his
habits wyre3 wild and dissipated. Notwith
standing this, his manners were those OF a
gentleman and he possessed an indication
which fitted him for the best society in the
country. Being young and good looking, and
with reputation acquired by great gallantry
in the army, it is not surprising ne engaged the
affections Of young and beautiful woman, and
inspired her with love which not even ac-
knowledged crime could lessen and subdue. Is
Some few weeks before their marriage was to
have been celebrated, he forged draft in her
fathers name for $1,000, and obtained the
money on it. 1t was supposed that he was in
cited to the act by his great want OF money
and the belief that he would be married,
and that the family influence, as we'll as the
father natural affection, would unite In con-
cealipg the crime. But the forgery was dis
covered beforeithe marriage was consummaled.
He was arrested on complaint of the father, and
thrown into prison. The daughter tried every
means in her power to soften the heart ,ot her
parent, and procure the release of her lover,
but all her exertions were unavaillng, and her
pleadings unheeded. AS q last resource, she
begged and obtained permission to visit her
betrothed in prison. Knowing that his only
chance of escaping the penalty the law had
affixed to his crime was now dependent on HIM
self alone, she concealed a revolver about her
person, and took him files and other instru-
ments necessary for his use in breaking bis
prison door. At this interview means OF his
escape were planned, and the night fixed iori
its attempt 80 =.
About midnight he began his operations. Ia
the lower room of the Jail guard was stationed. 4
1t was necessary for him to pass these before 1
he could gain the open air. :, He succeeded in
breaking out of his cell and reaching the room
where the three guards were stationed. But
here commenced struggle for life. The guards
heard him coming and prepared to receive him.
But they little reckoned on the desperate strug-
gle before them. They had to contend with
man determined to escape or die. The first
glance showed him the desperate character OF
his situation. Without moments hesitation
he fred uon the guard killing one OF them
instantly, g He continued firing until the other
two were mortaly wounded. In the struggle
he was himself slightly wounded, but not SO
dangerously as to prevent his escape, Or to pre-
vent the active use of his limbs. He gained
The open country and reached the river. lt,ls
supposed he came to New Orleans, and is now
concealed with friends in tho city. So ended
one Of the most remarkable tragedies that has
eyer eroccurred in this country. Q. PlcaVuae.
'TEAcn THE WOMEN TO SAvE.-There's
the secret A saving woman at the head of a
family is tn every best savings bank ever yet es-
tablished-one that receives deposit daily and
hourly, with no costly machinery to manage it.
The idea of saving is a pleasant one, and if
'the women would but imbibe it once, they
would cultivate and adhere to it and thus
many when they are not aware OF it, would be-
laying the foundation for competence, securl-
ty in stormy time, and shelter IN raloy
day. The woman who sees to her own house,
has large field to save in; and the best way
to make her comprehend it, is tor her to keep
an account current Of expenses. Probably not
one wife In ten has an idea of how, much are
the expenditures of herself or tamily.LWhere
from one to two thousand dollars are expended
annually there is chance to save something,
if the attempt is only made. Let the house
wife take the idea, act upon 1t, and strive over
it, and she will save many dollars. perhaps
hundreds, where before she thought it impos-
sible This is a duty, not prompting OF
avariee-a moral obligation that rests upon all
upon the women as we'll as the men; but
tits duty, Nc are sorry to say, that is cultiya-
ted very little, even among those who preach
the most and regard themselves as examples
IN most matters -5,.# sl4
PRAYING FOR A VERDICT lin recent trial
at Boston the case had been argued and given
to the jury, but after long deliberation these
men were not able, upon their oaths, to agree
upon verdict. The law and the evidence
plainly demanded conviction, and q majority SO
decided, but a inerity long held out for ac-
qulttal, and after many hours of dehberation
and argument the disagreement seemed as pro-
nounced and radical as at first. But it SO hap
pened that the foreman OF the jury was min
lster from country town, and at this iuucture,
after arguments and appeals had been exhaust
ed, he astonished his associates with the we'll
known pulpit formula, "Let us pray" And
pray he did, long and fervently, that tho jury
might agree and their decision might be in ac-
cordance with right and justice The effect
was magical. A unanimous verdict for convic-.
tion was soon agreed upon, and the praying
foreman delivered it ito the Court. Springfield
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