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November 23, 1818
Alexandria Gazette & Daily Advertiser
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
John Rutter was tried and convicted of murdering Francis Day in a quarrel while gunning near Cherry Island Marsh; Day died from gunshot wounds the next morning.
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TRIAL FOR MURDER.
John Rutter's trial, for the murder of Francis Day came on at Newcastle, Delaware, last week; and on Monday, the jury brought in a verdict of guilty.
Francis Day and John Rutter, of Brandywine, who were gunning together on or near Cherry Island Marsh, had a quarrel on some account, and Rutter, after having threatened to shoot Day, executed his horrid menace, and left his victim weltering in blood, without assistance, till some casual passengers found him and conveyed him to Brandywine village. His arm was shattered to pieces, and his side lacerated, which caused his death before day the next morning.
[Philadelphia Daily Adv.]
John Rutter's trial, for the murder of Francis Day came on at Newcastle, Delaware, last week; and on Monday, the jury brought in a verdict of guilty.
Francis Day and John Rutter, of Brandywine, who were gunning together on or near Cherry Island Marsh, had a quarrel on some account, and Rutter, after having threatened to shoot Day, executed his horrid menace, and left his victim weltering in blood, without assistance, till some casual passengers found him and conveyed him to Brandywine village. His arm was shattered to pieces, and his side lacerated, which caused his death before day the next morning.
[Philadelphia Daily Adv.]
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Murder Trial
Gunshot Wound
Quarrel
Verdict Guilty
Cherry Island Marsh
What entities or persons were involved?
John Rutter
Francis Day
Where did it happen?
Newcastle, Delaware; Cherry Island Marsh; Brandywine
Story Details
Key Persons
John Rutter
Francis Day
Location
Newcastle, Delaware; Cherry Island Marsh; Brandywine
Event Date
Last Week
Story Details
John Rutter and Francis Day quarreled while gunning near Cherry Island Marsh; Rutter shot Day, shattering his arm and lacerating his side, leading to Day's death the next morning; Rutter was tried and found guilty at Newcastle, Delaware.