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Phenix Gazette
Alexandria, Virginia
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In Boston, Captain Alexander Drew of Nantucket was examined for murdering his second mate, Charles H. Clark, on the whaling ship John Jay near Peru's coast around September 1. Drew stabbed Clark during a breakfast dispute, leading to his death after two weeks. Drew was committed for trial after the ship arrived at Edgartown.
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Several witnesses were examined, and it appeared that Captain Drew made an assault upon his second mate and stabbed him with a knife in the cabin, at the breakfast table. The Captain had ordered Mr. Clark upon deck, who said he would go when he had done his breakfast. He was told to go up then, or he, Capt. Drew, would help him up. He was rising to go when he was stabbed. After lingering about a fortnight, he died.
Cap. Drew was brought home in irons, the first mate having taken charge of the vessel, which arrived at Edgartown last week. The prisoner was fully committed for trial.
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High Seas Near The Coast Of Peru, On Board The Ship John Jay
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On Or About The First Of September Last
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Captain Drew assaulted and stabbed second mate Charles H. Clark with a knife in the cabin during breakfast after Clark delayed going on deck as ordered, leading to Clark's death after about two weeks; Drew was brought home in irons and committed for trial in Boston.