Fowle's New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser

The following came from a gentleman of veracity, who arrived here a few days since, on his way down the country.

A few days ago, a country woman stopped at the Inn this side the river Schuylkill. After refreshing herself, she had occasion to get a bank note of the value of £12 changed, which a well dressed man, who was sitting by, observed. No sooner than she had taken her departure from the above place, he likewise took his; but pursued a quite contrary rout. As soon as he thought she had got out of hearing, he turned about and pursued her. When he had come near he drew out a pistol, and threatened her with instant death, if she did not deliver up her money. She drew her purse from her pocket, and threw it as far as she could from her, saying, since you must have it, I'll give you some trouble for it. He instantly leaped from his horse, and went after it. She seized the favourable moment, and rode off with speed: when his horse immediately followed after. She supposing it to be the robber in pursuit of her, gradually mended her pace, 'till she arrived at her own habitation; when to her great joy, she found herself in possession of a fine horse, besides £20, which she afterwards found in the saddle-bags. The horse, &c. has since been advertised, but no owner has yet appeared.