The following notices appeared in Dearborn County, Indiana newspapers in 1843:

Political Beacon – 28 Dec 1843 – Page 3, Column 5

50 Dollars Reward.
BROKE JAIL from the Dearborn county Jail at Wilmington, Ind., on Saturday last, the 2nd of December, 1843, JOSEPH DARRAGH, a prisoner. He is about 29 years of age; about five feet and 8 inches in height; heavy set and strongly built, tolerably dark complected, dark hair. The above reward will be given for his apprehension, so I can get him, and all reasonable expenses paid.
MAHLON POWELL, Sheriff of Dearborn County.
Wilmington, Dec. 2, 1843.