Phenix Gazette

Tragical.—Positive intelligence has reached Hagerstown of the death of Dr. Charles Swearingen, of Cumberland, in this State, by his own hand, on Tuesday last. Armed with a loaded rifle, he entered the room of a public house where several persons were seated, and fired upon Mr. Thistle, a young gentleman and member of the bar, who was one of the company, the ball taking effect, which ere this may have proved fatal. Swearingen immediately retired to an adjoining room, re-loaded the rifle, and shot himself dead upon the spot. The wound that Thistle received was considered dangerous.

We state the circumstances as they have been detailed in private letters. No cause has been assigned for these tragical acts.—Williamsport (Md.) Banner.