Scituate, Rhode Island, USA (North Scituate)
1834 - Attempted Bank Robbery
A daring attempt,as we learn from the Providence Journal, was made on the morning of the 21st inst before daylight, to rob the Citizens Union Bank of Scituate, in Rhode Island. The apartment of the dwelling-house in which the cashier and his wife lodging in the second story was entered at the window by means of a ladder, and the pocket book of the Cashier containing $266, was taken from his coat. The cashier's wife awoke and discovering some person in the room, enquired what was wanted? She was answered 'Andrew Jackson wants the Keys of the Bank, keep still and you shall not be hurt.' She immediately awoke her husband, who repeated the question and was answered 'General Jackson wants the keys of the Bank.' Assistance was called, and the villain effected his escape. The object was probably to have obtained the keys of the Bank, without disturbing the family and then to have robbed the Bank, a few rods distant. It is said that the Cashier's wife recognised the robber and at the time called his name; and a person formerly of Scituate now resident in Providence has been arrested, charged with the crime, and was to undergo an examination this on Monday.
New-Bedford Mercury
New Bedford, Massachusetts
March 28, 1834
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