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ATTEMPTED MURDER AND SUICIDE On We'd
nes5ay evening last murder was attempted in
the town of Marbletown, in this county. A black
man, named Adam Oliver, made an assault upon
a colored female by the name OF Catharine De.
witt, struck her down, and cut her throat from
ear 10 ear. Some hopes are entertained that she
may recover. The rufian made his escape after
perpetrating the deed. He was seen 10 the
neighborhood the next day toward evening, when
The inhabitants turned out in pursuit. About II
O'Clock at night the barn of MIR. Levi Benson
was fred while the family were ali out in pursuit,
ard no doubts entertained that it was set on FIRE
By Oliver. Mr. Benson's loss is very heavy
The barn was new, and filled with grain, hay,
&c. all of which were consumed, together With
three valuable horses, several wagons, and other
materials. The whole neighboThood was now
aroused; and about dawn The wretch was driven
down toward mill pond. Being holly pursued,
he sprang Into the water with the intention OF
reaching the other side; but finding the opposite
bank lined with men, and all means of escape
cut off, he said if they wanted him they must
come in the water and take him, when he sank
and was drowned before he could be seized.


(Uls'er Rep. Nov. s.