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January 18, 1844
Columbus Whig
Columbus, Lowndes County, Mississippi
What is this article about?
In Cheshire, a woman drowned during a Mormon baptism after slipping from the hands of her husband and a blacksmith priest. They were committed for trial on manslaughter charges; the husband claimed it was God's will due to her weak faith.
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A SHOCKING SCENE.
Two of the Mormonites while baptizing a female in Cheshire; a few nights since, either accidentally or designedly let her slip from their hands, and she was drowned. The parties who consist of the husband and a blacksmith priest, have since been committed for trial on a charge of manslaughter. The husband declares with the greatest coolness, that it was the will of God she should be drowned; that it was the weakness of her faith which caused it and that he was now satisfied that she was in glory.-Liverpool paper.
Two of the Mormonites while baptizing a female in Cheshire; a few nights since, either accidentally or designedly let her slip from their hands, and she was drowned. The parties who consist of the husband and a blacksmith priest, have since been committed for trial on a charge of manslaughter. The husband declares with the greatest coolness, that it was the will of God she should be drowned; that it was the weakness of her faith which caused it and that he was now satisfied that she was in glory.-Liverpool paper.
What sub-type of article is it?
Tragedy
Crime Story
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Fate Providence
Misfortune
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Mormon Baptism
Drowning
Manslaughter
Gods Will
Weak Faith
What entities or persons were involved?
Husband
Blacksmith Priest
Female
Where did it happen?
Cheshire
Story Details
Key Persons
Husband
Blacksmith Priest
Female
Location
Cheshire
Event Date
A Few Nights Since
Story Details
Two Mormonites, a husband and a blacksmith priest, let a female slip and drown during baptism in Cheshire. They were committed for manslaughter trial. The husband claimed it was God's will due to her weak faith, and she is now in glory.