The Western herald. (Auraria, Lumpkin County, Ga.) 1833-1???, September 07, 1833, Image 1
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VOL. I.
POBLKHED EVERY SATURDAY HORNING
BY O. P. SHAW,
uftcd by A. G. FAMBROUGH.
frruMS.—Three dollars per annum, payable within si*
Uhs alter the receipt of the first number, or four dol
ls if not paid within the year. Subscribers living out of
t state, will be expected in all cases, to pay in advance.
Ko subscription received for Icsb than one year, unless
[policy is paid in advance; and no paper will be dis
litiniiea until all arrearages are paid, except at the op
L> of the publisher. Persons requesting a discontinue
teoftlielr Papers, arc requested to bear in mind, a set
bent of their accounts.
Advertisements will be inserted at the usual rates;
Lithe number of insertions is not specified, they will
[continued until ordered out.
lef AH Letters to the Editor or Proprietor, on mat-
L connected with the establishment, must be post paid
brdcr to secure attention.
Ly Notice of the sale of Land and Negroes, byAd
[listrators, Executors, or Guardians, must be published
[ti dats previous to the day of sale.
(flic sale of personal Property, in like manner, must be
Wished fortt days previous to the day of sale.
k 0 tice to debtors and creditors of an estate must be
(Wished fortt dats.
k'otice that Application will be made to the Court of
Unary for Leave to sell Land or Negroes,must be pub
fced FOUR MONTHS.
[Notice that Application will bn made for Letters of Ad
lustration, must be published tiiirtt dats and for
liters of Di vix months.
LWe are authorized to announce Allen
htthews, Esq. as a Candidate to represent Lumpkin
(only, in i he Senatorial branch of the next Legislature.
(July 15.—.15
103* We are authorized to announce John D.
kids as a candidate to represent Lumpkin county in the
(natorial branch of the next Legislature.
(August 34. —21—
I (tv* We are authorized to announce Isaac R.
falker, Esq. as a candidate to represent Lumpkin coun
Lin the representative branch,ot the next Legislature.
[July 9.—14
03* We are requested to announce the name
|l>r. Ira It. Fostcras a candidate to represent Lumpkin
(untv, in the next Legislature.
July 16,—16
03* We are authorized to say that Henry
tis, Esq. is a candidate for Justice of the Inferior Court
(said county, to fill the vacancy of IFm. Dean removed.
August 31. —21—
03* We are authorized to announce G. A.
(lItKER, Esq. as a Candidate for Sheriff at the ensu-
L’ January Election,
puly 16.—15
[o3* We are authorized to announce the name
iMaj. David Irwin, as a candidate to represent Cass
lunty, in the Senatorial branch of the next Legislature.
[July 16—15 —
p* Wc are authorized to announce Cornelius
toper, Esq, as a Candidate to Represent Gilmer county,
I the Senatorial Branch of the next Legislature.
[July 16.—15
fc* Wc are authorized to aunounce James B.
|i nson,Esq, as a Candidate to RcpresentGilmer county,
Ithc House of Representatives at the next Legislature.
[July 16.—15
IC3* Wc arc authorised to announce the name
■John Miller, Esq. as a Candidate to represent Cass
lunty in the Representative branch of the next Lcgisla
(July 16.—15
LUMPKIN TOWN LOTS.
will BtUat public outcry on Tuesday the 24th
▼ September next, a number of Lots—laid out on
)tNo. 931. 18 1, adjoining Lumpkin Court-house;
any of which arc well situated for business, and others
r private residences. Terms liberal, and made known
i the day of sale.
A a'an of the survey, shewing the relative situation,
te tec. of each Lot, may be seen at our office in Auraria,
id at the Clerks Office at Lumpkin Cotirt-House.
A. 11. St H. HOLT”
.Igentt for the Proprietort.
August 31.—21 tds.
Cherokee Town Lots for Sale.
K7ILL be sold on Monday the 30th day of Septem
w ber next, the Town Lots at the county bite of
lerokce county, upon Lot number 167, in the 14th Dis
ci, 2nd Section, it being at the place gencaally known
Jack IVright’s old place. Sale to continue from day
day. Terms made known on the day of sale.
JAMES WILLSON, j. i. c.
JAMES H. CHAMBERS, j. i c.
WILLIAM B. KEY, j. i. c.
August 31. —21 —3t,
To the Editor of the Western Herald.
I see in your last paper, a notice published for the sale
the town Lots in Cherokee county, with my name ap
nded to said notice, as one of the J ustice’s of the Inferior
curt. You are hereby notified to strike my name from
id advertisement, and to cease any further publication
the same, upon the responsibility of the Inferior Court
Cherokee county. It is true that I assigned the said
vertisement, and it is equally true, that I never gave
iy authority for its publication, only through the Chero
e Intelligencer, the Editor of which, i notified not to
blish said advertisement; and had I have known that
y individual intended to assume so much responsibility
on him or themselves, as to snatch up a paper connect
with a matter which was not matured, and send the
me, blazmgforth to the world, under the semblance of
kial authority, I would have contrived to inform you,
lore the said notice had gone to press, as I did the Edi
f of the Intelligencer, m orderthat the public mind might
tfor a moment be mislead. It is true, that a majority
the Inferior Court of this county were upon the eve of
(ting the county site upon Lot No. 229, 14th District,
Section, and were preparing the papers accordingly,
len it was ascertained that the Court-house could be
iced with safety to the county, upon No. 167,14 th Dis
tt, 2d Section; the place which I have ever deemed,
th as a private individual, and asa member of the Court,
1 the most eligible and proper, and upon which, a large
ajority of the people are desirous that it should be. It
true that I was about to give my sanction to its being
isted upon 229, as a second choice. I now however,
vean opportunity withtwo other members of the Court,
waling the county Site, at the place known as Jack
right’s old place, upon Lot No. 167, 14th District, 2d
*tS>n, which I believe will further the ends of justice
Mo, and give, pretty much, general satisfaction. Ido
ettforc, protest against the county sito being located
W>?29,l4th District, 2d Section,’ and declare myself
AURARIA, LUMPKIN COUNTY, GEORGIA, SEPTEMBER 7, 1833.
for TPrights old place, through thick and thin. The Edi
tor of the Western Herald, will please do me the justice
to publish the above. I attribute no improper conduct to
the Herald, for publishingthe said natice, nor do I deem
it the least unkind—The Recorder and Telegraph, will
please do so likewise.
WILLIAM B. KEY, t. i. c.
Cherokee Court House, Aug. 26, 1833.
GROCERY AND CONFECTIONARY,
JUST Received and now offered at very low prices, at
Lumpkin Court-House.
Holland Gin,
Jamaica Rum.
Cogniac Brandy,
Rye Whiskey,
Cordials assorted,
Claret, Medeira,Tencrili; and .Malaga Wines,
Porter, Ale and Beer,
Soda and Seidlit Powders,
Lemon Syrup,
Cheese, Beef. Sausages and Crackers,
Rice and Raiaena,
Candles and Tobacco,
Cocoa and Brazil Nuts,
Almonds and HazleNuts,
Scotch and M. Snuff
A general assortment of Patent Medicine*,
Cigars, Spanish and common.
Shoe Black, Paste and Liquid,
Cologne and other Perfumary,
Fancy Cake, and Ball Soap,
Sugar and Coffee,
Fire Crackers, Starch, Pearl Ash, &c. &c.
A general assortment kept constantly on handas
ahove. N. B. HARBEN.
August 31.—21—ts.
TOWN LOTS FOR SALE.
WILL sold on the Bth day of October next, the town
Lots at Pleasaut Grove, Paulding county. The
undersigned, in making a selection for their county town,
have endeavored to please the fancy, and suit the conven
ience of all, and none who have seen the Pleasant Grove,
will pretend todoubt for almoment,that they have not been
wanting in attempting cither. The sale will be conti
nued from day to day, till all the Lots are sod. Terms
made known on the day of sale
WOODSON HUBBARD, j. i. c.
JOHN BROOKS, j. l c.
JAMES JOHNSON, j. i. c.
GREEN CARNES, j. i, c.
August 31—21—tds.
RANAWAY,
BJLOJVf the subscriber about the last ofFo-
JL bruary or the first of .March last, a Ne-
WjL gro man named Squire; said negro is rather
iSR small of stature, and somewhat inclined to be
round shouldered; with foil eyes, round full
head, and walks with his feet turned out. It
sKEsab' B expected he may have been enticed away ;
and that he has taken the direction of either Alabama or
Tennessee. Whoever will apprehend said negro, and
Lodge him in any safe jail, shall, on giving information
to the subscriber, be entitled to a reward of twenty-five
dollars. GREEN R. DUKE, of
Jackson County.
Aug. 31—21—4 t
The Journal, of Alabama, and the Knoxville Republi
can, Tennessee, will give the above two insertions each,
and forward their accounts for payment.
NOTICE.
ALL persons are hereby cautioned against treepass
ing on Lot No. 1095,2d District, 2d Section, either
by digging gold, or in any other way, as the law will in
every case be enforced against persons thus trespassing.
JA.MES DORRIS, of
Jackson County.
Aug. 31.—21 —2 w,
NOTICE.
TWENTY Days after date, application will be made
to the Honorable, the Infenor Court of Newton
county, when setting as a Court of Ordinary, for leave to
sell the Negroes belonging to the Orphans of Joseph
Howard, dec’d. THOMAS J..GRAY, Guard.
August 31,-21 —3t,
NOTICE.
fMIAKEN up by the subscriber at Leather’s Ford
-M. Lumpkin county, on the 28th Inst, a dark Chcsnut
colored horse, about four years old, with one white hind
foot, and one small white spot on his forehead and three
small saddle spots, no brands and without shoes.
JOHN W. M’DANIEL.
Angust 31. —21 —3t,
GOLD AND LAND LOTS FOR
SALE.
ABOUT One Hnndrcd LOTS of L-3-YD, some of
which ate of first quality. Also, about the same
number of GOLD LOTS, many of which ate very valua
ble.
The above LANDS, if not disposed of at private sale,
will be sole at AUCTION, to the highest bidder, at Mur.
rysvillc, Hall County, on the 2nd JVlonday in September
next, when I will attend for that purpose.
Titles indisputable. For further particulars, apply to
JOHN MARSHALL, Auctioneer.
August 31.—21 —3t
AURARIA.
IN obedience to an order of the Court of Ordinary of
Newton county, the undersigned, as guardian of the
orphans of Jesse Champion, will, at public
on the premises, all the Lots in the town of AURAKIA,
Lumpkin county, Georgia, beginning the sale of said
Lots on the first Tuesday in November next, and con
tinuing the sale from day to day until all will have been
sold. The Lots vary in site, from sixty by one hundred
and five feet, to five hundred and fifteen by six hundred
and fifteen feet This thriving town is located on the
ridge dividing the waters of the Etowah from those of the
Chestatee; and as regards salubrity of air, purity of wa
ter, fertility of soil, and quantity of the most precious me
tal, is surpassed by no neighborhood in the Southern
States. In rapidity of improvement, it is unequalled by
any town or village in Georgia; and, as the sources of its
prosperity are inexhaustible, its importance must be du
rable. The terms will be made known on the day of sale.
WILLIAM K. BRIERS,
Guardian..
August 24. —20 —tds.
ESTRAYED OR STOLEN
FROM the subscriber, some time in May last, at the
Burnt stand in Lumpkin county, a small Bay more,
seven or eight yearn old, blind in her nghteyc a natural
trotter,supposedtohavebeeunusedin Habersham coun
ty, any information thankfully received and any trouble
or expenses liberally paid or. MARTIN DOBBS.
August 10, —18 — It
notice.
MFRRITT & Cos. will pay Forty-five Cents Cash
for Merchants and Peters rfank Notes, or 50
Cents in Goods, at Auraria, Lumpkin county, or Shef
field Newton County,
i August 24. —20—ts.
It comes, the Herald of a Golden World*
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.
if, ANA WAY some time in June
pMgr last, a Negro Man named Har
risoa about fifty years of age; he for
merly belonged to the Estate of Whit-
KOiK m ‘ re of ihis county, and is well known
m the Cherokee Nation, where he has
S3 been seen scvera l times since his elope
meat. He is stout built, head a little
l grey, and has rather a thickness of
speech. The above reward will be paid upon his delive
ry to me in this plnce, or lodged in any safejail, so that I
got possession of him.
„ . WILLIAM GIBSON.
Gainesville, Hall Cos. Geo. August 17—19—ts.
STRAYED OR STOLEN*
It.'x ROM the Subcriber a small blacx
I KbSMI -T Horse, eight or nine years old, five
* fgyVj feet high, Branded on the left hip as well
38 I now recollect with a perpendicular
line, three or four inches long, drawn through two half cir
cles. A liberal reward will be paid for his delivery to me,
and all reasonable expenses paid.
NATHANIEL NUCKOLLS.
July 16—15—ts.
STRAYED OR STOLEN
FROM the subscriber, living in Auraria, a Sorrel
Mare about eleven or twelve years old, fourteen
hands high ; her left eye out, a lump on her back, one
white foot, and branded with the letters B. H. Five dol
lars will be given to any person who will deliver Baid
mare to the subscribed
a S, COUNCIL.
August 17.—19
NOTICE.
THE Makers of Rent Notes, in the counties of Pauld
ing and Murray, are informed that I will attend in
the county of Murray, on the first Monday in September,
and in the county of Paulding, on the Thursday after the
second Monday m September; for the purpose of giving
them an opportunity of settling the same by payment, or
renewal. JAMES NISBET. Attorney
For Central Bank.
August 17—19—td
To Gold Mine Speculators.
THE Undersigned tenders his services, as an Expe
rienced practical Miner, to examine and test any
Lot in the Gold Region, disbelievcing inauy certain theo
ry until proven by practice, he will warrant :>is opinion
when given to be correct, his price for examiningand giv
ing a verbal, or written opinion, as may be required of any
Lot, will be twenty five Dollars Letters encloscing that
amountin Cash, will be strictly attendcd,and all necessary
information given, he may at all times be found at Leath
er’s Ford or in Auraria Lumpkin county.
D.C. GIBSON.
Augnst 10.—18—ts,
FipHE Proprietors of the Athens
■ Stage Line, have determined
to continue their tri-weekly linoto
Auraria. Hereafter the stage will reach this place on Sun
day, W ednesday and Friday mornings, and leave for Au
gusta, on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings.—
This arrangement will open a direct communication by
stage tri-wcukly with Augusta, MilledgeviUc; and week
ly with Pendleton, via Gainesville and Camesville. The
stage will also run twice a week to Athens, Tennessee;
leaving Leathers’Ford on Sunday and Wednesday morn
ing.
Alay 23.—8—ts.
FOR SALE
WILL be exposed at public Auction, at the Court
House, of Lumpkin county, on the first Tuesday
in September next, that valuable and well known Lot No.
956, in the tweftli District, ofllic first Section.
Terms made known on the day o f salc. A good Title
will be made to the purchaser, free of all incumbrances
whatsoever.
WILLIAM CONNELLY,
of Hall County.
August 10.—19—tds
VALUABLE LAND FOB
yAILIIL
THE Subscriber wishes to sell the Lot oftand where
on Wiley Bishop now lives, near the junction of the
Chestatee and Chattanoochie rivers, containing one hun
dred and fifty Acres, more or less, thirty-five or forty Acres
of cleared land, with good fences, and comfortable dwel
ling and out houses; with an excellent fishery and Mill
Shoal. For terms, apply to
ARCHIBALD BISHOP, of
GainestiUe, Geo.
June 4. —9—ts
NOTICE. ~
4LL persons are desired to take notice, that I have
this day and do hereby revoke a power of Attorney,
which 1 have heretofore executed to one Stephen Hanie,
authorizing him to sell Lots No. 859, I3th District, 2d
Section, and 75, Bth District, Ist Section, and I caution
all persons from trading for said lots, from said Hanie.
THOMAS WEST,
July 9.—14 —4m
NOTICE.
JUST received at the office of the Western Herald, a
large supply of Materials, suitable for Job work,
among which arc fancy Bordering, Coloured Caids, do.
Inks, &C.&C, Blanks of all kinds of approved forms,
kept constantly on hand for sale, all orders filled with
neatness and dispatch.
July 9.—l4—tf
FOR SALE OR RENT.
THAT large and convenient HOUSE, in the Town
of Gainesville, just finished in the best style for an
up country Tavern; furnished with as good or better fur
niture, all new, than any similar Establishment in the
State. Early application should be made, as the House
is now ready to commence business. Servants will al
so be furnished, if required. Apply to the subscriber.
WILLIAM GIBSON.
Gainesville, Hall Cos. Goo. August 17.—19—ts
LAW NOTICE.
undersigned have entered into copartnership in
JL the practice of the Law, for the County of Lumpkin,
and will attend to any prates sioflal business; which may
be confided to their care. Letters addressed to Harden
and Rogers,either at Athene Or .turaria, will reefcive prompt
attention.
EDWARD HARDEN.
JAMES ROGERS.
May 7. — s— w6m
J. H. STOKES*
HAS permanently settled himself in Cassvillc, Cass
county; arid Will regularly attend to any business
directed to his care, lii the Cherokee Circni
August 17. —19— w2m.
STEPHEN DOUGLAS CRANE,
41- < QftNߣrur& 41s? aii jy©
HAVING removed to Auraria, Lumpkin county,
now tenders his professional services to the public,
and will practice in all the counties of the Cherokee Cir
cnit; and Carroll, Campbell, DeKalb, Hall and Haber
sham counties.
Having been engaged for threeyears in gold mining,
he will, (assisted by Mr. George S. Moody, from North
Carolina) act as agent in the examination, and sale of
gold lots.
Letters upon either branch of the above business, ad
dressed to me, will be promptly and faithfully attended to.
August 24.—20— if.
LAW NOTICE.
THE undersigned have entered into Copartnership,
in the practiceof LAW, and hope by strict atten
tion to business confided to their care, and the assistance
of Judge Underwood, to merit a share of public patron
age. ’They will practice in all the CountieE of the Cher
okee Circuit, and the adjoining counties of ihe Western
and Chattahoochee Circuits. Their office is at the Cour
House in Lumpkin county.
EZEKIEL W. CULLENS,
GASTON M. UNDERWOOD.
July 2.—l3—tf
WATCHES CLOCKS &c.
AC. MARSHALL has just received, and is now
.• opening in front of the CHEROKEE HOTEL,
in Auraria, a Splendid and Fashionable Assortment of
IKATCHES, JEWELRY,
cutlery, Elated ware,
saiiiair & <<*.
Among which arc
Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s Gold Lever and L’Epine
Watches.
Silver Lever L’Epine and common do.
Ladies, and Gentlemen’s Ear and Finger Rings, Breast
Pins, Gold Chains, Seals and Keys, and Bead Guard
Chains, of a great and beautiful variety.
Rodger’s fine Penknives.
Wade and Butchers, and Rogers’ Razors.
Pistols and Dirks.
Silver Spectacles and Goggles.
Silver Thimbles.
Ever pointed Pencil Cases,
Ladies Belt Buckles and Bracelets.
Moleskin and Bead Purses.
Pocket Compasses.
Wood and Britania Shaving Boxes, Brushes and Straps.
Walking Canes.
Silver Tablo and Tea Spoons, &c. &c.
Wetches and Clocks repaired, and warranted.
Auraria, August 10.—18 —ts.
NEW GOODS.
THE undersigned have just received, andarereceiving
direct from Baltimore and Philadelphia, a large,
general and elegant Assortment of GOODS, which they
ofFer very low for Cash. Their Stock they believe to be
general. They can therefore with confidence, invite their
triends and the public in general, to call and examine, as
they are resolved to give bargains. Their Stock consists
in part of
Blue, Black and Invisible Cloths,
Clarat, Olive and Grey do.
Cassimeres and Sattinetts,
Circassian, Bland and Scotch Tartan,
Silk and Tabby Velvets,
Black, Merino and fancy Cord,
Silk and Cotton Vestings,
Black, Lustring and colored Florence, and gross do nap.
Black Lace Veils and colored silk Handkerchiefs,
Black and White Prints, and Fancy do.
Black and White painted Muslins,
Black and White Ginghams,
Checked and Plaid Ponge Silks,
Silk and Pocket Handkerchiefs,
Linens, Brown and Irish,
Bleached, Brown and Plaid Domestics,
McNow’s Blankets, Hats White and Black,
Shoes and Boots, Coarse and tine,
Silk and Cotton Umbrellas,
Cutlery, such as Chissels, Augers, Handsaws and Ham
mers, Hinges, Waffle lrQns, Grid Irons, Pad Locks,
Double bolted do. pocket Knives and Razors, Spades
and Shovels,
Groceries, such as Sugar, Coffee, Chocolate and Tea,
Wine, &.c. &.
H. C. & G. C. BRADFORD.
August 24.-20—ts.
Factorage and Commission Business,
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA.
THE Subscribers beg leave to announce to their
friends and patrons, and to the country in general
that they have removed to the large and commodious ’
rTJ ware
mm J2IBB
On the south side, upper end of Broad Street, lately occu
pied by John C. Holcombe, where they will continue to
transact the above business in all its legitimate branches.
They renew their pledge to abstain from all speculations
upon cotton, and are prepared to extend their usual facili
ties upon produce in store. They return their thanks for
the liberal share of patronage already conferred, and soli
cit its further continuance.
MASON & RANDLE.
August 17.—19—Gt
And Commission Business.
THE undersigned think it proper to inform their
friends and the public, that they still continue the
above business, at their
New Fire Proof Wareliouse.
MJPWbroad-stree r, ifirS}
R—^ —l AUGUSTA. j
They intend having nothing to do with the
purchase of Cotton, hut will devote themselves exclu
sively to business confided to their care. They are pre
pared to make necessary advances, and respectfully re
new the offer of their services to the public.
STOVALL & SIMMONS.
August, ID—‘l3 —2ra-
MUSCLE SHOALS
THE undesigned,Commissioners ofTennessceCaiuf,
having heard that some alarm exists from a report
of the Cholera having bioken out among the hands, tako
this occasion from their personal observation on the hne,
and from information on which they can rely, to assure
the public, that it is certainly unfounded.
No case ofCholera has occured upon the Canal nor he s
there recently been any severe case of sicknessordcatfi.
There are at thie time employed, fromsoo to 600 hands
who are well fed, comfortably lodged, in good health, and
are in the regular receipt of higher wages, than are gen
erally, earned by others in the surrounding country.
JOHN. CRAIG,
JAMES JACKSON,
3. LANE,
J. K. SWOOPE,
THOMAS FEARN.
F* The subscriber is authorized to employ 500 or two
thousand hands at Sls per month for the above company
he may at all times be found at Leathers Ford or in At>-
rana. D. C. GIBSON.
June 25th, 1833
FOR SALE.
WILL be sold to the highest bidder, on Saturday
the 7th September at this place, Lot 660 19 I.
Terms made known on the day of sale.
E. E. TILLER.
August 24.—20—3 t
FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE,
A FEW Copies of the Rules of Court, which can bo
had on application.
August 24.—20
NOTICE.
ALL persons are forwamed from cutting timber, or
otherwise trespassing on Lot No. 892, 12th Dis
trict and Ist Section, as the law will be rigidly enforced
against all such as may violate it
S. GALLIHER.
August 24.—20—2t
JANET McCREA.
A correspondent of the Journal of Commerce
fives the following version of the murder of Miss
IcCrea:
I visited to-day the pine tree, near Fort Ed
ward where during the revolution, Jane McCrea
met her melancholy fate. The tree is appar
ently of greater age than any in the neighboring
forest, and from its size, it forms a prominent
object on the road. The spring which formerly
bubbled up beneath it and rendered it a resting
place for the thirsty and wearied huntsmen and
warrior, has dried up and disappeared, as if
abashed by the blood which has stained its chasta
waters. The tragical story of Miss McCrea
has been often told, but in all its different ver
sions, there are, as I am induced to believe, ma
ny material errors as to fact. The most popu
lar version, is, that her lover despatched for her
a party of Indians, with a promise of a large re
ward in case they should bring her in safety to
the camp; that uneasy at the long absencebf tho
Indians, he despatched another party of Indians,
j with similar orders and a similar promise; that
the former party had conducted Miss McCrea,
with her female attendant; as far as the pine tree,
where they halted, and where they wfeie met by
the latter party; that here a quatrel arose be
tween the two parties both of which claimed tho
right of conducting Miss McCrea to the British
camp, and the consequent reward; and that they
ended the quarrel by cruelly murdering the un
fortunate yoting lady who was the subject of tho
dispute. But it is incredible that a lovfer should
commit his betrothed to the escort of drunken
and brutal savages, particularly as there was no
necessity for it, as the British army was w thin
a days march of Fort Miller, where the lady wan
left by her lover, and where, as he had every
reason to suppose, she was in perfect security.
The facts are; as I have learned them from gen
tlemen in this vicinity, as follows:—Miss Janet
McCrea was the daughter of a respectable cler
gyman in New Jersey, and shortly previous to
the commencement of the war, she came up to
Fort Miller to reside with an aunt. At Fort
Millet she became betrothed to Lieutenant Jones
a young man of reputable character and con
nections resident in this vicinity. Jones espou
sed the royal cause, joined General Burgoyne
at the head of a company of torics, and accom
panied him in his disastrous march from Canada
to the Colonies.
The British army hod entered this country
and were encamped a few miles from this vil
lage, when the whole country being in a state
ofalarm and confusion, MissMcCrea, for great
er security, aird perhaps to be nearer to her lor
er, left Fort Miller, and sought protection under
the roof of a vidow lady, who was a relative c f
Gen. Burgoyne, and lesided at Fort Edward!
two miles from this village, and about six from
Burgoyne’s camp. At this time a large party
of Indians who accompanied the British wem
ravaging the country in advance of the armr,
for the purposes of blood and plunder. Coir-*
cealed in a ravine near Fort Edward, they fired
upon an American scouting party who had com<;
out from the Fort; and rushing from their orn *
bush pui sued them in their retreat. Two Im’
ans pursued one man into the settlement nee-
Fort Edward, and followed him over a caus:
way across the marsh, into a heuse where lu
sought shelter, and there, scalped him. Ts >
was (lie house of the widow lady with who ;
Miss McCrea was. The Indians plundered the
house and canted off the two femols as prison-’
ers, mounting them on horses which they fgun-i
near the place. They then returned ay far **
•he sj ring under ll e pine tr, c where they holW
and were joined by i triers of (heir party.
they stripped tins old lady nlrrio.-t entire!”
clothing, and proceeded to rob °* Jiff
in like manner; But with *, oS
more conveniently, tho- . Y°' v , to her
s’;c sat < n hob k. W dcad *
the moment, tha Indians „ rr e ae™ m "f O " iP ‘ ’
MO. 32.