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The Daily Dispatch: March 5, 1861., [Electronic resource], Terrible Tragedy. (search)
ake him, he returned to the shop, reloaded his guns, and proceeded over to Mr. Condray's, about one mile distant. At Condray's gate, Andrews met Dr. McHenry, whom he told he was tired and very thirsty, and wanted a drink of water; stepping inside the yard, and seeing Mr. Condray talking to a negro boy, he observed, "I have commenced my work and right here I intend to finish it." Whereupon he levelled his gun and shot Condray through the bowels, who only lived about four hours. Rev. Mr. Parker being present, seized the murderer from behind, and held him fast until McHenry came to his assistance. As the Dr. caught hold of Andrews, the latter presented his gun to the Doctor's breast, who warded it off, and the load went into the ground. He was then tied and confined until next morning under strict guard. The news having been circulated in the neighborhood, a large number of citizens assembled at Condray's house. After due deliberation, he was sentenced to be hanged, and