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April 29, 1833
Lynchburg Virginian
Lynchburg, Virginia
What is this article about?
Morgan A. Heard, notorious for assaulting Tennessee Congressman Arnold last summer, confined in Washington jail for nearly a year, released on $500 recognizance on the 11th inst. due to insanity, avoiding trial. (128 characters)
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Morgan A. Heard. We have for some time heard nothing of this individual, who, as our readers may recollect, rendered himself somewhat notorious last summer by his assault upon Mr. Arnold, one of the members of Congress from Tennessee. We learn, from the N. Y. Journal of Commerce, that he has ever since been confined in the jail of Washington city (a year next June), and that, on the 11th inst., he was discharged on his own recognizance, in the sum of $500. He is considered insane, and was not therefore put upon his trial.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Medical Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Madness
What keywords are associated?
Morgan Heard
Assault
Congressman Arnold
Insanity
Washington Jail
Recognizance Discharge
What entities or persons were involved?
Morgan A. Heard
Mr Arnold
Where did it happen?
Washington City
Story Details
Key Persons
Morgan A. Heard
Mr Arnold
Location
Washington City
Event Date
Last Summer; Confined A Year Next June; Discharged On The 11th Inst.
Story Details
Morgan A. Heard assaulted Mr. Arnold, a member of Congress from Tennessee, last summer, gaining notoriety. He has been confined in Washington city jail since then, nearly a year by next June. On the 11th inst., he was discharged on his own recognizance of $500, considered insane and thus not put on trial.