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Domestic News
December 4, 1837
The Daily Cincinnati Republican, And Commercial Register
Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio
What is this article about?
Second attempt to rob the mail between Washington and Alexandria: on Friday night, the carrier was attacked with a club near the Little Bridge but avoided serious injury and fired a pistol at the fleeing assailant.
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A second attempt to rob the mail on its way from Washington to Alexandria, has just been made. The Alexandria Gazette of yesterday says: "The mail carrier who carries the mail between this place and Washington, reports that on Friday night last, he was attacked by some one, who, rushing from concealment, aimed a blow at and struck him with a club. The sudden starting of the horses prevented any serious injury from the blow. The mail carrier then discharged a loaded pistol at his assailant, who immediately fled. The occurrence is said to have taken place just beyond the Little Bridge. This is the second reported attempt within one week to rob the mail on the Washington Road. Steps will probably at once be taken to prevent a recurrence of such attempts."—Balt. American.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime
Transportation
What keywords are associated?
Mail Robbery Attempt
Assault On Carrier
Washington Road
Little Bridge
Alexandria Gazette
Where did it happen?
Washington Road Between Washington And Alexandria
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Washington Road Between Washington And Alexandria
Event Date
Friday Night Last
Outcome
no serious injury to mail carrier; assailant fled after pistol shot
Event Details
Mail carrier attacked by assailant with club just beyond the Little Bridge; horses' movement prevented serious injury; carrier discharged loaded pistol at assailant who fled. Second such attempt within one week.