The Daily Herald

From the Eastern Sentinel.

Female Heroism.—We have just been informed by Major Sitgraves, of the following tragic occurrence that took place on Monday night last, near Bloomsbury, Warren County, New Jersey, about eight miles from Easton, the particulars of which are as follows: About 9 o'clock in the evening alluded to, a negro slave, aged about 20 years, and belonging to Gen. Williamson, went to the house of his son, Mr. C. Williamson, who was from home, and having conducted himself improperly, was ordered from the premises by Mrs. Williamson. He returned to his master's residence, where he stayed until about midnight, when he again repaired to the house of the son, and demanded admittance. Mrs. W. commanded him not to enter, for if he did he would jeopardize his life. He disregarded the threat, forced open the door, and entered the room; upon which, Mrs. W. took up a loaded gun, which her husband always kept, approached the negro, who still persisted in endeavoring to accomplish his wicked design, and shot him. The load entered his breast, he staggered backwards a few feet, and fell dead on the floor. The lady is a daughter of Mr. Drake, of Washington, New Jersey. She was left alone with her children, in a house located at some distance from any other, and had no means, but those made use of, to preserve her chastity and honor, which were threatened by the slave.