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October 28, 1839
Alexandria Gazette
Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
Violent assault on a German laborer by Timothy McCarty at Hedgesville tunnel on the railroad, followed by resistance to arrest by fellow workers, preventing capture.
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DISTURBANCES ON THE RAIL ROAD—Several disturbances and outrages have taken place on the line of the Rail Road, since the commencement of its construction through this State, which call for the severest censure, and most rigid administration of the laws.
On Monday evening last, a German laborer, was attacked at the Tunnel near Hedgesville, by a laborer, named Timothy McCarty, and so severely beaten as to put his life in great jeopardy, his jaw and neck being shockingly lacerated, by a blow from a shovel. On Tuesday, a constable, was sent for to arrest McCarty, but was plainly given to understand by the fellow laborers, that his force was insufficient. On Tuesday night, a party of armed men, went in aid of the civil authority; but, after a diligent examination of the lodgings of T. McCarty, and all of the suspected shantees in the neighborhood, were unable to find him.
Two laborers were taken upon a charge of resisting the arrest, the evidence being insufficient to authorize their detention, they were discharged.—Martinsburg Gazette.
On Monday evening last, a German laborer, was attacked at the Tunnel near Hedgesville, by a laborer, named Timothy McCarty, and so severely beaten as to put his life in great jeopardy, his jaw and neck being shockingly lacerated, by a blow from a shovel. On Tuesday, a constable, was sent for to arrest McCarty, but was plainly given to understand by the fellow laborers, that his force was insufficient. On Tuesday night, a party of armed men, went in aid of the civil authority; but, after a diligent examination of the lodgings of T. McCarty, and all of the suspected shantees in the neighborhood, were unable to find him.
Two laborers were taken upon a charge of resisting the arrest, the evidence being insufficient to authorize their detention, they were discharged.—Martinsburg Gazette.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Railroad Disturbances
Laborer Assault
Arrest Resistance
Hedgesville Tunnel
Timothy Mccarty
What entities or persons were involved?
Timothy Mccarty
German Laborer
Where did it happen?
Tunnel Near Hedgesville, On The Rail Road
Story Details
Key Persons
Timothy Mccarty
German Laborer
Location
Tunnel Near Hedgesville, On The Rail Road
Event Date
Monday Evening Last And Tuesday
Story Details
A German laborer was attacked and severely beaten by Timothy McCarty with a shovel at the tunnel near Hedgesville. A constable's attempt to arrest McCarty was resisted by fellow laborers. An armed party later searched but failed to find him. Two laborers were briefly detained for resisting arrest but released due to insufficient evidence.