Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1868-08-27

The writer has omitted to mention two
facts--frst, that Curry was under the in
huence Of strong drink when he revealed
the strange history Of his early life, altho'
he was very temperate man. The second
omission is, that Nose Howard, spoken Of,
was the betrothed of CutTy's supremely
beautiful daughter Mary.--Bute County
(oal.) Press. ssi jfa cElem F7
rvise sfl t yIHyot
. In the year 19-, there lived in Iredell
county, North Carolina, Presbyterian
minister by the name Of. Curry. He was a
man in comfortable circumstances, o: most
excellent reputation, with large family OF
sons and daughters Among these was q
boy by the name Of Nixon, noted for his
sprightliness, his activity, and his cour-
age.
Many are the incidents recorded Of his
early days, wherein he displayed his brave
ry and won the respect and adniration oi
his schoolmates. He seemed impulsive,
generous, and the possessor of many noble
qualities. .-
From childhood Nixon Curry was IN love.
His fair one was girl somewhat younger
than himself, attending the same school
with him. She returned his affection, and
SO ardently were they attached to one
another that what is more rare in child
hood, no rival was ever suffered to come
between them.
They grew up in delicious dream Of the
future, and as their years increased, so ap-
parently did their passion for each other.
At fifteen this was SO evident that their
parents forbade all interviews between
them. Her parents we're the very F. +, g
Of North Carolina, and they had and could
very easily secure more brilliant prospects
for her.
The natural consequences followed The
lovers met by stealth, and renewed their
pledges TO each other. Lucy promised
that whatever should occur she would new
er wed any one else, and Nixon vowed to
stand by her so long as o breath OF life
. remained in his body. .s".o
.Et At length, at the age Of eighteen, when
Lucys relatives were doing their utmost to
force her into the arms Of another, she fed
with her true and devoted love. They
we're pursused and overtaken, when the
snragsd Nixon Curry, brought to bay, shot
his rival and one Of the Others, and re-
newed his fight. -. .....-f ...
The pursuit was hot but he succeeded in
eluding them, and took refuge in the Alle-
ghany Mountains, near the cources Of the
Catawba.
Here really begins the extraordinary ca
reer Of Nixon Curry. Under the plea of
necessity, he took up the profession Of rob-
Der, and speedily rendered hisnam famous
by the number and character Of his ex-
ploits.
Without attempting to give any of the
minor incidents, it should be stated that
the young robber never took life for the
sake Of plumber, although he did it often to
avoid arrest, a' -.rs %.
The Governor of North Carolina offered
5000 for his apprehension, and many
parties, tempted by the offer, engaged in
the pursuit. They frequently gained sight
Of the notorious bandit more than once
the crack of his death dealing rife was
heard from some adjoining rock; but never
were they able to discover his retreat or
bring him to bay.
Suddenly all rumors Of his daring con-
duct ceased, and although the search was
continued, he was seen no more In North
Carolina It was judged that his quarters
were becoming too hot for safety, and he
had, therefore, prudently removed them
while the opportunity remained to him.
During the first settlement Of the fertile
delta bordering on the ST. Francis, now in
the State Of Arkansas, an emigrant made
his appearance, calling himself John Hill.
he rapidly became the most popular man
in the settlement. Although of moderate
means, he was sober, industrious, generous,
md Of extended hospitality, and such con-
inued to be his character in the country
which he had adopted for period extend
ng over about dozen years.
During all this time, not quarrelsome
word occurred between him and any of his
and yet all knew that it was
rom no lack Of courage on the part of Hill,
or Of all the, hunters that pierced the
ungles Of cane in the "Great Swamp" or
by torchlight into the bowels of
he Ozark Mountains, he had the reputa- |
ion of being the most fearless Hs--us1
elected egain and again TO
he TerritSrini Legislature, and distinguish
I'd himself by his powerful and impassioned
eloquence, and speedily became q, leader
10 the ranks Of his own psrly. he was a
member of the Convention which formed
the State Constitution, and was reelected
10 represent his county in the Senate of
Arkansas. svs
And now began his second series OF
misfortunes. Hills most intimate neigh
bors were the. Strongs, four brothers Of
considerable wealth, great deal of ambi-
ton, and in the phrase Of the country,
famous fighters" A close and cordial
intimacy grew up between them and Hill,
and the latter, most unfortunately and un-
guardedly, made George, the eldest, q con-
ident of his previous history. It so hap
pened that George had a most ambitious
desire for political distinction, and made
request Of Hill that he should resign his
gsat in the Senate in his favor. Hill re-
flsed, and the brothers conspired TO re-
venge
Sending TO North Carolina, they pro.
cured copy Of the reward offered for
Nixon Curry, the notorious robber The
four, powerful and determined as they
were, dared not attempt his capture alone,
but secured the assistance Of dozen men,
and t,nada tha aifasT4,.f - no,.k,.,. ET;ii l.,