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Cumberland, Md. Aug. 13 (1826)
Strong suspicions having been entertained by many of our citizens that the late fire was the work of a vile incendiary
and those suspicions having been strengthened by a report that a certain James
Palmer of Hampshire county, Virginia had declared his intention to fire our
town, about twelve or fifteen of the young men of the place on Wednesday night last, after having equipped themselves
with arms of defense, proceeded to the residence of this notorious desperado whom they found at home and on the
lookout, but they took him rather by surprise and after having secured him, proceeded to search his house and found
secreted a large quantity of dry goods, &c which had been stolen on the night of the fire, from Mr. Beall’s
stock. He was brought to town and after an examination, committed to jail, there to await his trial at Court in
October next. No doubt is entertained of the guilt of this man in setting fire to Mr. Beall’s mill, but proof
positive of this fact has not yet discovered itself, but there is proof abundant to fix the guilt of theft upon
him and we trust he may be made an example to others whose corrupt natures would suffer them to be guilty of so
base an act.
Much credit is justly due to the young gentlemen who took this daring wretch.
Republican Compiler (Gettysburg, Pennsylvania August 30, 1826 - Submitted by
Nancy Piper]
Washington Watkins charged with stealing a horse
belonging to Mr. John Powelson of Hampshire
County and suspected of other felonious offenses such as burning barns, houses and c, was arrested near Moorefield
(Hardy Cty) on Friday last (Dec. 8) and is now safely lodged in our jail for trial.
"South Branch Intelligencer", Friday, Dec. 15, 1848 - Submitted by
Monica Watkins Wagner (MWagner2@sc.rr.com)
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