Indiana American, Volume 3, Number 42, Brookville, Franklin County, 16 October 1835 — Page 2

XEWS OF TIME WEEK. HEUT RENDING MURDER. Cincinn ati, Oct. 11, 1S35. It becomes our painful duty to record three of the most horrible and soul-sickening murders we have ever known to blacken the an;iU of wickedness and crime. On Saturday morning last, about nine . clock, a man by the name of John Cowan, t Cabinet-maker, by trade, residing on Walnut street, near Columbia, in this city, butrhered his wife and two children; in the most shocking manner, with an axe, and, (so far as we are able to learn.) with the most fiendish and deliberate purpose. His wife had just returned from market, when some altercation occurring between them concerning some change, he assailed her with a broad axe, (which is believed he had previously taken home for the purpose, ) and inflicted upon her arms, face and head, numerous cruel and fatal gashes, of which she survived only about an hour. She was also stabbed with a knife in the body in several places. Finding he had accomplished th destruction of his wife, he turned upon his two little children, one

about five, and the other about two years of age, and with the same desperate weapons, oatched the little innocents with the most ,t, r-utting tbir necks and ' KehindJ in the most l'he heads of both the arly severed from their bodments after these tragical ocve were on the spot and witness.,rrille scene; and O! God ! how can portray the emotions which thrilled through every fibre of our heart! Wordsare totally inadequate to picture the harrowing horrors. The three victims lay stretched upon the floor, gashed, mangled, and weltering in their blood the wife not yet quite dead, and breathing with convulsive agony! Our soul grows sick in the sanguinary recital and we forbear. There was another family which occupied the room above, all females, who heard the massacre going on, but dare not venture below. At length the shrieks of the sufferers, brought some of the neighbors to the spot, and as one of them forced open the window in front, (the door being fastened.) the murderer made his escape through the back door. As the neighbor entered the house, the wife had bearly power to articulate that the atrocities were committed by her husband. "It was he," wa her dving remark. The excitement which imediately ensued among the citizens, may easily be immagined, and hundreds were flvin? in everv direction in -o - pursuit of the fugitive. For an hour he succeeded in evading detection, but was at length overtaken walking leisurely, on the river road, about two miles below the citv. He was arrested by Mr. John McCarty and Mr. S. Lippencott, who deserve great credit for their promptness and energy. They had, however, scarcely caught hold ofhim, before Messrs Madison and Brooks, and several other determined Officers and citizens, were also on the ground. He at first made a sh'ow of resistance, by pulling from his pocket a dirk knife, but being instantly caught by the collar by Mr. McCarfy, and a club raised over bis head b Mr. Lippencott, he immediately handed the knife unopened to the latter gentleman. He had also a razor in his pocket, which he likewise gave up. He was then tied and placed on a horse behind one of the Constables, and escorted to town by a large concourse of citizens, who b" this time had joined the pursuing party. As he was conducted through the streets to the jail, (where he was lodged,) numerous citizens were clamorous to have him instantly put to death, or Lynched; but belter counsels prevailed, and our city yet preserves its character for ordei and a due observance of the laws. The excitement, however, was nevertheless intensely great, and we under stand that nearly a thousand persons at one time had collected about the jail. Immediately on being arrested, he voluntari ly observed, "I committed the deed, but I had just cause!'' We are told, that he alleges his wife to have been false to him, and that af ter he had murdered her, he slew his children to save them from the reproach of the crime. We, understand, however, that he has long treated his wife and family with great cruelty, and has repeatedly before threatened her with death. She is represented as having been very industrious and deserving woman, and the chief stay and support of the family. On the other hand, he is represented a$ being a malignant,quarrelsome and desperate wretch. He still justifies the deed ! Cincinnati fVhig. We have before us, a piivatc letter from a Tery distinguished gentleman, and politician of New York city, which says 44 1 may perhaps without impropriety embrace the present opportunity to inform you, that we feel very sanguine, that the vote of the State of New York will, with proper exertions, be given to Gen. Harrison. Since our meeting in the 11th Ward, his friends have increased with a rapidity unparalled in the history of parties in New York. The Resolutions, passed by that meeting, have been responded to witli the warmest enthusiasm from all quarters. I can assure you that we all feel, that we have too long neglected to render gratitude for important public services, which have reflected so much honor and glory upon our country. These feelings we believe, are general thro'out the United States. From everv section of the Union a spirit and zeal in Gen Harrison's favor are spreading with a force, that cannot result otherwise than in a triumphant overthrow of the most corrupt class of politicians, that ever governed a free people."

Pork. la yesterday's Gazette, it was stated,on the authority of a respectable pork dealer, that contracts have been made at 4, and .R4. 25. We are advised by two or three

others, that no contracts of any magnitude have been entered into at that, or any price, as yet; and that the pork merchants are still holding back, until better advised what the demand abroad may enable them to settle as a price with which to open the market. Cin. Gaz. Remarkable Death. On Monday last as Captain Thomas Keith, of Thompson, Con- . . . - .i ?i ' i ' l . : necticut, was carrying me man in nis cimise from Thompson to Ponfret, he w as met by a couple of ladies, who observed that he was without his hat and very pale. Soon after passing him they discovered his hat lying by the side of the road, and afterwards his whip. This intelligence having been communicated at a neighboring house, some of the family set out after him, and on overtaking him, found him dead in the chaise, still holding up the reins of his horse. .in Extraordinary Imposture. A jew by the name of Frye who pretended to be coverted to the Christian Religion, and who affected a holy zeal to convert his countrymen to the same faith, it is well recollected by many, travelled through the southern country eight yearsago, soliciting funds for the1 amelioration of the Jews,' and he met with a countenance and success rarely equalled, has, we observe, retired to Italy, erected him a Palace, and is livingin affluence, out of the $100,000 he succeeded in swindling from the American people! Will we never leare seen of death. experience? Dan. Ob. nsequently, From the -Veto York Courier. Battle of the Thames. We are pleased to perceive that on Monday next the 5th of October, the anniversary of the battle of the Thames will be celebrated in this city as a just compliment to the commander Gen. William II. IlARUisoN,and his gallant .associates in that important victory. The following extract of a letter from t .'overnor Shelby, relating to the Battle of the. Thames and the North Western Army, has been handed to us for publication. "The army was on its march by sunrise on the morning of the 2d of October, and continued the pursuit, (often in a run, until the evening of the 5lh, when the army was overtaken. During the whole of this long and arduous pursuit, no man could make greater exertions or use more vigilance than .'eneral Harrison did, to overtake Proctor, whilst the skill and promptitude with which he arranged the troops for battle, and the distinguished zeal and bravery he evinced during its con tinuance, merited and received my highest approbation. "In short, Sir, from the time I joined Gen eral IlARRisoNto the moment of our separa tion, I believe that no commander ever did or could make greater exertions than he did to effect great objects of the campaign. I ad mired his plans and thought them executed with great energy, particularly his order o battle, and arrangements for landing on the Canada shore, were calculated to inspire eve ry officer and man with a confidence that we could not be defeated by any thing like our own number. "Until alter I had served the compaign of 1S13, 1 was not aware of the difficulties Gen eral Harrison had to encounter as comman dcrofthc Northwestern Army. Ihavesince often said, and still believe, that the duties assigned to him on lhat occcasion were more arduous anddifficull to accomplish, than any had ever known confided to any commander and with respect to the zeal and fidelity with which he executed that high and important trust, there are thousands in Kentucky, as well as myself, who believed it could not have been committed to better hands. "v un sentiments ot the most sincere regard and esteem, I have the honor to be with great respect, yourobedient servant, ISAAC SHELBY." A fellow by the name of Bovle, a journey man coachmaker, on Friday night last, stab bed hvc or six horses, standing near the mar ket house, belonging to persons who had come to attend market. On Saturdav morning he was arrested and committed to jail, but there being no law to punish the offence, he was re leased about 154 o clock the same night when Judge Lynch took him into custody and con ducted him across the new bridge, where he lied Inm to a tree, and gave him forty or fifty lashes, well laid on. We do not know what could have prompted the fellow to thecommis sion of such a foul and barbarous act; but his prompt punishment will teach all such villians that Judge Lynch is always ready to take matters in hand over which Judge Law has no cognizance. We are strictly opposed to mob law, but in this case there was no other law to punish the offender. Dayton Repub lican. Preventative for Riots. We like the sugges tion of the United States Gazette, that each State Legislature pass laws rendering every ium iisuijj ur municipal government accounta ble lor all property destroyed by lawless rioters. As this mode would throw the burthen upon the tax paying population thev would scarcely stand with folded arms and witness the shameful destruction of valuoble property as they did recently in Baltimore. Nosh. Union. Presidential. If the sentiment of newspapers are a correct criterion of public opinion, Gen. Harrison's popularity in this state is rapidly increasing. No less than thirty-three papers have already declared for him, and at least twenty more quote the remarks of their cotemporaries, in his favor. Can the Van Buren press in Ohio, muster thus strong for their candidate! Cin. Gaz.

From the Cleveland Herald, Sept. oth. MAD HIVEH AND LAKE ERIE RAIL. ROAD. This work, which was some time since pro

jected, has at length been commenced. The grading of the first Division, between Sandusky and Tiffin, has been put under contract. The ceremony of breaking ground took place on the 17th. The Sandusky Clarion of the 21st, gives a long and circumstantial accouut of the same. The morning was ushered in by a salute of 24 guns; and at 11 o'clock, a procession was formed in front of the Steamboat Hotel, under the direction of Gen. Mills, Marshall of the day. It marched through the principle street?, to the place designated for the commencement of the work. Here an address was delivered by the Hon. E. Cooke, appropriate to the occasion. After the ceremony of breaking ground was concluded, the procession again formed, and proceeded to the Mansion House, wheie a public dinner was served ; & of which many partook. Amongst the distinguished strangers present was Gen. Wm. II. Harrison, Gen. Joseph Vance, &c. Letters were received from Messrs. Clay, Webster M'Lcan,and Gov. Lucas, declining the invitation given them, but expressing their regrets at being unable to attend. A number of patriotic toasts were drank on the occasion; and amongst the number of those was one complimentary to Gen. Harrison, who responded to the sentiment offered, in a feeling and impressive manner. We may publish his remarks hereafter. The festivities were concluded by a salute of 24 guns; and in the evening the town was brilliantly illuminated. The following is the toasts: given in honor of Gen. Harrison, with a brief outline of his response: ! 5. Our Guest, William Henry Harrison. .. he civilian and soldier the companion and aid of Wayne His youth and manhood have been devoted to the service of his country the Great West acknowledge him as their Political Father. This sentiment was received with unbound ed applause. The cheering was loud and long, and it was not until repeated calls from the chair, that order was restored. Gen. Harrison then rose,evidently much affected by the manifestation of so ardent a feeling to wards him. After returning thanks for the unexpected compliment extended to him, Gen. II., begged the eompany to remember that he was no oiator. lhat portion of mv life, said Gen. II., in which the rules of this art are necessarily acquired, was passed by me in the service of my country, far removed from the halls of science and learning, where my ears were oftener greeted by the yells of the savage, than by the strains of eloquence Often in my life have I felt the want of this art; and if I consult my present feelings, can justly say that I never felt it more strongly than at the present moment. It is true. said Gen. II., that I have sometimes fought the battles of my country; and I will not deny, gentlemen, that in the shades of my private life I have sometime gratified myself by thinking that my poor services have been useful to the country I love so well. But, gentlemen, do not suppose that I have ever been vain enough to think that my services entitle me to the proud distinction conferred upon me this day. 'The Political Father of the West" Great indeed must be the merit of that man who is entitled to this appellation. It is a proud and lofty distinction; and one, beyond thejust possession of which no laudable ambition could aspire. And what merit should constitute this high distinction If serving mv country for forty years, with an honest heart and an eye single to the good of my fellow-citizens, is a merit, that merit, genuemen, is mine, ii enaunng toil and fatigue in the service of my country, and sustaining responsibilities which agonize the mind of the patriot, is merit, that merit is mine. But, gen tlemen, although I have served, and suffered, and endured for my country, more than the most unbounded wealth could ever repay: yet, gentlemen, if it be true that these services entitle me to the proud distinction conferred upon me on this occasion, that service, that toil, that endurance is amply rewarded. Gen. II. then cursorily remarked upon some of the most interesting part of the many campaigns in which he had served. From the spot on which he stood, a view of some of the localities connected with important movements, both by land and water, were to be had. The anniversery of the battle on Lake Erie had just passed, but who, said Gen. II., can forget the results of that glorious victory won by the gallant Perry, almost within sight of your doors? He could not; and he was now desirous of bearing testimony to the im mense advantages to this frontier, and to the whole country, which were the consequences ot that gauant ngnt. Uen. II. then illustra ted, by reference to his own experience, the anixiety amounting almost to agony, that preys upon the mind of a commander depen dant mainly on his own resources for support against the attacks of a victorious enemy. This was eminently the situation of Gen. H. during certain periods of his command on this frontier, liis army was mostly composed of citizen-soldiers, embracing in their ranks some of the brightest ornaments the West ever had. With such troops, said Gen. 11., could one feeling of selfish ambition enter my heart? Novictory might be purchased too dear, even at the sacrifice of few troops such as he had under his command. Gen. H. remarked upon the condition Qf j the country as it now was, and such as he knew it when he visited this region in the campaign under vayne. ine occasion which caused this assemblage was typical of the pervading spirit of the times. Internal improvements said Gen. H.,are our strongest bond of union. Long may they flourish. They spring only from free minds and willing hands, when left to the uncontrelled energies of the people..

We are aware that we have given but a faint outline of" the remarks of Gen. Harrison. It is impossible at the present time to do more We are in hopes that means will be taken to procure from an authentic source, a

full and perfect report. Notwithstanding the disavowal of Gen. H. at the commencement of his remarks, the countenances of his numerous auditors, during the progress of his speech, gave evidence that at some period oi' his eventful life he had acquirred a deer knowledge of the springs of genuine eloO . w quence. Before he sat down, Gen. II. again re turned thanks for the kind feelings expressed towards him by the company, and begged to offer a sentiment: The Mad River and Lake Erie Rail Road $r the Sandusky Monrocvifle Rail Road. Mayspeedy completion follow their auspicious commencement, and may a rich harvest re ward the exertions of their projectors. Anniversary of the Baltic of the Thames, We are pleased to perceive that on Monday next the 5th of October, the anniversary ofj the Battle ofthe 1 names will beelebrated in this city as a just compliment to the comman der Genl. William II. Harrison, and his gallant associates in that important victory. In our estimation this is not, and should not be considered a Party festival, and we hope that it will be generally attended without distinction of Party. While on this subject we deem it our duty to point out a spurious celebration which the Tory Party are getting up on the same occasion in glorification of Col. Johnson. The candidate of the Tories for the Vice Presiden cy, was a subordinate officer in the Battle of the J names, and in common with several thousand of his associates, gallantly discharged his duty to the country on that occasion; but it is both idle and malicious to claim for him any extraordinary merit over hisrHimerous associates. To Genl. William ltrS4 !ilkr) To Genl. William Hfc.SHEr.1

fciiu B ; I'fld the commander-in-chief, belt'imf jOn sonV ycr, sive credits ofthe victory of xif l'vfop't far as credit is exclusively due f- ieman hadlLtfjc ual. He conceived and planr" "''hs nowJe Ot !

HS now r c ? ii. 'lie, 1 country lor success; ne would lauzc, an ered with disgrace if it had fm fore, while we award to all black silk Hdkfs. credit for their gallantry, the who is indentified with the re-ongre Hdkfs. of Tippecanoe. jV. Y. Courier m Cravats. jckit Hdkfs. From the J. T. Herald. -Political Advertisemeets. Son sent us on Saturdav. an advertisement ot. "Native Democratic Commiltee; calling a meeting to-night, at the North American Ho tel. We have inserted it, and shall send to the Chairman for payment to-day. In relation to political notices, it is proper now to stale that I shall publish no more hereafter unless paid for in advance and if paid for I shall publish them for every or any party. I have abandoned politics and party altogether, and commenced the trade of modern patriot, striking to lhat exclusively here after. Accordingly, I shall side with no Darty till 1 know whether they have actually a ma jority. After an election is decided, I shall step in, throw up my cap, and huzza as loud as the best of them. This is the only genu ine modern patriotism. At present there appears to be five or six parties preparing for the fall election the "native democrats," "the Tammany democrats," "the Harrison democrals," "the Webster democrats," and "the Joel Siever democrats." It is utterly impossible to know which of these races of democrats will succeed, there fore I am high and dry on the fence. Having worked in the traces under Mr. Van Buren as coachman for ten years, I am no novice in these things, and during the progress of the contest I shall take pains to state exactly the prospects ot every parly, a thing not ventured upon even by Van. I can afford now to tell the truth. My old associates in humbug. Mr. and Mr. . are vet wallowinc in the mire, but Heaven has been more merciful to me, I am beyond the reach of the monster of the United States Bank, as well as the "mon ster party." So therefore, men of every par ty may expect truth from the Herald. By private advices form the "disputed ter ritory," (says the Norwalk Experiment,) we learn that a posse of Michigan forces recently entered Toledo, took one of the Associate Judges from his bed, carried him to Monroe, and have thrown him into prison. Also, some time last week another band entered the town, took a captain of one of the companies of militia, and was making off with him, but were not as fortunate in this case as in the other. The company immediately collected logeiuer, pursued and overtook the party and cat-ucu weir captain, in the aflray, or when cwmuig up wun tne party, one ofthe Mich ganites had his arm cut off. No other dam age was sustained by either party, as we have jarge ana Elegant Balloon. We are informed W m . mat air. uiayton is busy in building a new "Star oi ioe eft,' which Will be the largest and most magnificent Aerostatic vessel ever constructed. its power will be immense; sufficient to convey from twenty to thirtr persons through th tn.r. uuu m inase voyages of from one to three thousand miles. It is to be 1 na "rn?est 1 , of material?: ery part 1 1 . .... v T,, " : nlT -lTv 'r ea.ter is to contain the gas, will be so formed, as to pre ciuae the possibility of a rupture. W ith this j new Aerial Ship, he can calculate upon making a ,u; e muuswiu tunes wun as much certainty as he could with the old one of ten; and can therefore set at defiance, the wilderness, the loftiest mountains, and the widest lakes in America. Cin. Whig. A public dinner was resently offered, in Nashville to Hugh L. White, by his political friends.

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Editors of newspapers, to whom this prospec tus is forwarded, will please insert the above often as convenient, 6en? a copy of their papercontaining the advertisement marked, and entit.e themselves to a free exchange for one year. Address E. L. CAREY & A. HART, PhilaPhiladelphia, Oct. 1st, 1335. Notice oi Petition. STATE OF INDIANA, In the Probate Court Franklin countv. i of Franklin Co., Ind. S November terra 1835. John Hastings, Reese Hastings,Hugh Hastings, Job Hastings, and William Hastings. VS. Thomas Hastings, Isaac Hastings, Nancy Vincent, formerly Nancy Hastings, and widow of Jeremiah Vincent, dec 'd, and Joel Wilson and Mary bis wife, formerly Marv Hastings. On Petition for Partition fof Real ro tate. THE above named defendants, heirs and legal representatives of Isaac Hastings, deceased, and all others concerned, are hereby notified, that at the November Term ofthe Probate Court ofthe countv of Franklin aforesaid, to be holden at tne Court House in Brookville, on the second Monday in November 1835, we will make application w said court, for the appointment of Commission ers tn divide the following described real estate, situate in the county aforesaid, and of which tbe orai;d Is.nar? Hastings died seized, to-wit.- The South East quarter of section 10, in township Hi in range 13, East ol the seconu principal inerwui line. And also a part of fractional section 11, in township 11, and range 13, said to contain H" acres be the same more or less, purchased by tbs said Isaac Hastings of John Wells by deed bearing i?to October 6. 1818. dulv recorded, and in saia deed more particularly described, agreeably to th provisions of the statute in such case maoe u" nrsiviifoii -hir!h time and nlace vou can attend . , . i -i if vnn tt& ier and contest tbe same. 7 J HOLLAND, Att'y for Petitioners. Sept'' i, 1835. a-w Jniinistrator's Notice. jajf" CE is hereby given, that Letters of Ad1 ministration upon the estate of Isaac Hastings dec ted, have been granted to the undersignea, j the Clerk of the Probate Court of Franklin county, Indiana. Persons having claims against said eet. must present the same within one year irom i time, to the undersie-ned duly authenticaieu navment. And those indebted to said estate are hereby notified to make immediate payment. Tb estate is solvent. , JOHN HASTINGS, Adni r Sept. 26th, 1835. 40 3w BLAINK NOTES, For Sale at the American Printing Office,