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' AS ATTEMPT TO £ SCI PE FJIUSTHAIEI;We und« rsland that Brodie, now in jail in this city, preparatory lo being *001 to Iowa l*c-: uitentiary fir five year*, for prs»iug counterfeit money, brole »ut on Tuesday night. Having picked the hick which fasteued the chain, lie seized the opportunity when Mr. Smith, the guard on duty, entered, to knock him dow n with it, and then made his escape. As soon as «he guard recovered from the stunning blow, hevJogeiher with James Red dan, pursued the live. Itfddon returned to the jail; 9milh kept up the parswit, d own Main street. Op|K.tiie sto*e of F. V. Goodrich, Smith shot at Brodie. after ordering him to stop, the hall struck the heel of Brodie s boot, and tripped him. Smith then struck him over the head with his pistol, until he was incapable of resistance, lie his then secured, and lukvi back to prison.It is believed that a concerted scheme is in o.ieration to rescue Brodie; various circurnstan lt;*ea, calculated to excite suspicion, havo occurred, which we forbear to mention. We will only add, that a man calling himself Briggs, from 'A isconsin, had sundry interviews with Brodie; •aid he was going lo accompany him to Fort Madison; offered him money to purchase such articles of comfort as he might need, c. e.We are happy to find that the watchmen are vigilant and efficient, and we are pleased lo re. cord this instance of courageous and faithful discharge of duty on the part of Mr. Smith.
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The Miners Express
Dubuque, Iowa, US
Wed, Oct 27, 1852
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