Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-13
Horrible Outrage.

HALIFAX, N. s., August II "A report is il
circulation of horrible crime committed two
years ago, which only DOW came TO light from
the confession Of a sailor named Greenwood
The schooner May b. Jones sailed from Clyde
river, N. S., for Boston, aud two sisters, named
Sutherland, were passengers. Shortly after
sailing the women were brutally outraged by
the captain and crew. except the man who now
tells the story. They were then killed and their
bodies thrown overheard.
The crew afterward landed 90 the coast and
reported the vessel met heavy weather, was
thrown on her beam ends and the young Wo.
men drowned in the cabin, but the vessel sub
sequently drifled into Darlington bay, when the
decklOad was still on aud 20 appearance of her
having been on beam ends and 90 bodies 10 the
cabin. The captains name is given, aud he is
now bound to New Brunswick port, where be
will be arrested on arrival. Much excitement
prevails in the country about the matter.
Greenwood's only excuse for not before telling
the truth is the sailors compelled him. to take
an oath that he would never divulge the crime.
LoUDoUN COUNTY ITEMS. August Court,
while not quite equal to an August Court 10
olden times, was largely attended, and exceed
ed general expectation. Melons, ginger cakes,
small beer, and candidates were plentiful.
Everybody appeared to be in a good humor,
and there were fewer drunken men and better
order throug hout the town than we remember
ever to have seen on similar occasion. In the
evening the crowd in attendance were address
ed by Judge G. 4. Sinclair and j. A. Carter,
the former candidate for the State Senate,
and he latter for the House of Delegates.
The camp meeting 10 Bentons woods, near
Mlddleburg, commences to-day. The encamp
ment promises to be a large one humber of
the most eloquent Diviues of the Church are
expected to be present.
The Changers pic mic, which was to have
been held near Hamilton, on Tuesday of last
week, has been postponed uutil Saturday, the
2lst Of August.
a camp meeting (colored) commenced in
Cars woods, near the Dry Mill. 90 Friday
last and is still in progress. There are about
twenty tents on the ground. -Lon1oun Mirror
STRUCK BY LIGHTNING. III e Port Tobacco
(Md. Independent says
"A few days ago the kitchen situated withio
ten feet OF the dwelling of Mr.. John w. War
ring, in Pomoukey district, was struck by light
nlug. The current passing down the chimney
entered the stoveplpe, then passed into the
room and completely demolished the stove,
near where TWO colored boys we're sleeping.
The boys were stunned aud rendered insensi-
bic; one OF them Was severely burned on the
shoulders by the electric fluid and remained
unconscious until the following day, when Dr.
K. K. Compton was summoned to the scene
The doctor, upon examining the boy, found
that his heart contioued to beat, but that there
were no pulsations over the body. He APPLIED
cold water first over the chest and then over
the body, and then administered whiskey, af-
ter which treatment nature no longer remained
torpid but began TO act upon the body, bring
iug about reaction of she entire system and a
return to Consciousness. We are glad to state
that the boy is now doing as well as might be
expected under the circumstances.
PAMPHLETS. We have received pamphlet
copy, with map, of the advantages of Texas as
home for emigrauts the premium list of the
Lynchburg Agricultural Fair; Directions for the
care OF the sick, and Directions for the treat
ment OF accidents, emergencies, poisons, &c.
John NJ: johnson. of this city, and E. Nj.
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