Rochester, Monroe, NY
Rochester daily Advertiser
Fri
Apr 5, 1833
FATAL AND MELANCHOLY TRANSACTION - A recontre between Col. Findlay STEWART,
and Mr. LEONARD, took place at Fayetteville, Fayette county, in this State,
on Friday evening, the 1st inst., which terminated in the death of the latter.
The following are the particulars of this unfortunate affair, as furnished by
a private letter from Fayetteville. Col. STEWART, it seems, called at a tavern
late in the evening to see some travelers who had just arrived, where he found
Mr. LEONARD. Shortly after his arrival the conversation turned upon the subject
of nullification, which became warm, and eventually personal. Mr. L. struck
at Col. STEWART with a knife, which STEWART warded off with his umbrella. He
then raised a chair, and in the act of striking, STEWART shot him dead ! Thus
has been offered up another victim on the bloody alter of nullification ! We
have long been acquainted with Col. S., he has always supported the character
of a peaceable, temperate and steady man. Mr. LEONARD was, we understand, from
South Carolina, and had only resided about a year in Fayetteville, where he
had established himself in the profession of the Law. Col. S. was admitted to
bail, and will probably be tried at the next Fayette Court, which commences
on Monday next. - Athens Banner
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MARRIED
On Thursday evening, by the Rev. W. C. WISNER, Mr. Wm. J. HANFORD, formerly
of Fairfield, Conn., to Miss Julia A. COBB, of Brighton.
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NOTICE
All persons who are indebted to the estate of Davis C. WEST, deceased, are
requested to make immediate payment, and those having demands against the estate
to present the same to Hestor L. STEVENS, in Rochester, as soon as may be JOHN
WEANS, Executor
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