GEORGETOWN, August 19, 1856.Mr. James Flanagan, a very worthy gentleman, and well known to many persons in the District, was brutally murdered on Thursday last by an individual named Sam Boyers. From all we can gather […]
Last week the REGISTER noted the death of Samuel Houser, who lived in Maryland, near Harper’s Ferry. It is said that his death was caused indirectly by Sol. Penner. Mr. Houser, who was 22 years old, […]
GIRL PUTS NEGRO TO FLIGHTBolivar Teacher Fires Four Shots At Night Intruder[Special Dispatch to the Baltimore Sun.] Harpers Ferry, W. Va., Oct. 15.– Miss Jesse Cockrell, a teacher in the Bolivar School, near Harpers Ferry, pluckily […]
NEGROES AS HIGHWAYMENTwo in Jail at Harper’s Ferry are Threatened With Lynching. [Special Dispatch to the Baltimore Sun.]Charlestown, W. Va., July 10.– Almost at the same spot where George W. Williams, a negro, committed an assault […]
