Martinsburg Gazette And Public Advertiser

Rashness.- A few days since, we are informed, two young men of Troy, entered a meadow in the vicinity of that place, took a couple of scythes from where persons had just been at work and commenced mowing, in competition with each other. The young man in the rear, gaining upon his competitor, told him to hasten or he would be in danger of his scythe; and still advancing incautiously inflicted a dangerous wound upon his companion a short distance above the ankle joint. He fell and lay inanimate for some time. Medical aid was immediately procured, and the wound dressed; but owing to the deepness of the cut, and mortification having subsequently taken place,it became necessary to amputate the leg above the knee. Hopes are now entertained of his recovery. The name of the sufferer our informant believes to be Decker, about 17 years of age, apprentice to Mr. Nathan Howard. tin manufacturer of Troy.-Albany Argus.