When was it published?

January 24, 1834 in Alexandria Gazette

Domestic News January 24, 1834

Alexandria Gazette

Q: What keywords are associated?

Counterfeiters, Arrest, Marshal Jones, Cole County, Judge Peck, Missouri, Counterfeit Notes, Penitentiary

Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia

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What is this article about?

Marshal General Jones successfully captured five counterfeiters in an obscure corner of Cole County, Missouri, seizing their printing tools and fake notes. The suspects were brought to the city for examination before Judge Peck, with hopes the new penitentiary will be ready soon.

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Arrest of Counterfeiters. -General Jones, Marshal of the Missouri District, arrived in this city yesterday, from an excursion to the Western part of the state in quest of counterfeiters. He was completely successful in the object of the expedition, having captured five of the gang, whom he found located in an obscure corner of Cole county. They were brought to this city, and are undergoing an examination before His Honor Judge Peck. The Marshal found upon them all the implements of their trade, dyes, printing apparatus, paper, &c., together with a large amount of counterfeit notes. It is to be hoped that the new Penitentiary may be completed in season for their reception.-Missouri Rep.

What sub-type of article is it?

Crime Legal Or Court

What keywords are associated?

Counterfeiters Arrest Marshal Jones Cole County Judge Peck Missouri Counterfeit Notes Penitentiary

What entities or persons were involved?

General Jones Judge Peck

Where did it happen?

Cole County, Missouri

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Cole County, Missouri

Event Date

Yesterday

Key Persons

General Jones Judge Peck

Outcome

five of the gang captured, brought to this city, undergoing examination, implements of their trade, dyes, printing apparatus, paper, and a large amount of counterfeit notes found upon them

Event Details

General Jones, Marshal of the Missouri District, arrived in this city from an excursion to the Western part of the state in quest of counterfeiters. He captured five of the gang located in an obscure corner of Cole county. They were brought to this city and are undergoing an examination before Judge Peck. The Marshal found upon them all the implements of their trade, dyes, printing apparatus, paper, &c., together with a large amount of counterfeit notes. It is to be hoped that the new Penitentiary may be completed in season for their reception.