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Virginia Argus
Richmond, Virginia
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In the May 7 session of the District Court in Fredericksburg, several men from nearby counties were arraigned for crimes including larceny, murder, negro stealing, horse stealing, and rape, resulting in sentences from acquittals to 13 years and 9 months in the Penitentiary.
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During the present session of the District Court in this town, the following persons have been arraigned as criminals.
Richard Pearl, from Stafford, for larceny, sentenced to one years confinement in the Penitentiary.
Alexander Burke, from Culpeper, for murder, acquitted.
Azariah Lansley, from Spotsylvania, for negro stealing, sentenced to seven years confinement in the Penitentiary.
Robert Campbell, from Culpeper, for horse stealing, sentenced to five years confinement in the Penitentiary.
Allen Jones, from Stafford, for murder, sentenced to 6 months confinement in the Penitentiary; but recommended to the mercy of the court.
William Stratton, from Spotsylvania, for the murder of his father—acquitted.
Richard Pitcher, from Stafford, for rape,—sentenced for thirteen years and nine months confinement in the Penitentiary.
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Fredericksburg
Event Date
May 7
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richard pearl sentenced to one year in penitentiary for larceny; alexander burke acquitted of murder; azariah lansley sentenced to seven years in penitentiary for negro stealing; robert campbell sentenced to five years in penitentiary for horse stealing; allen jones sentenced to 6 months in penitentiary for murder, recommended to mercy; william stratton acquitted of murdering his father; richard pitcher sentenced to thirteen years and nine months in penitentiary for rape.
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During the present session of the District Court in Fredericksburg, the following persons were arraigned as criminals: Richard Pearl from Stafford for larceny; Alexander Burke from Culpeper for murder; Azariah Lansley from Spotsylvania for negro stealing; Robert Campbell from Culpeper for horse stealing; Allen Jones from Stafford for murder; William Stratton from Spotsylvania for the murder of his father; Richard Pitcher from Stafford for rape.