The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-01-18

DEATH OF Col. WARp-The article below from the
Memphis Enquirer, contains the particulars OF the death
of Col, Ward We learn That after the tragedy the
murdcrers fed the Arkansas side Of the rver to the
house of brohefl whittier they were pursued by
the Sheriff and party Of gentlemen including num-
Der of Col. Wards relatives. The house was sur
rounded and the point of being broken open when
the relatives OF the deceased compromised the matter, by
agreeing retire condition that the murderers would
pledge their word Of honor return to Memphis by the
10Th inst aud stand their trial The pledge given,
but by reward of thousand dollars since offered
for the apprehension of the offenders should sup
pose they probably Texas by this time. 1t was,
it seems TO Us, singular compromise under the cir
cumstances of the case'--Natonai Banner.
INHUMAN HoMIcIDE. -Below will be found detailed
account of of the most unnatural and aggravated
murders ever recorded in the history of crime The
motivc--the hope oil gain-oi money-thc manner of
aack-the relation sustained to the deceascd--a
taken together give It prominent place amongst those
objectionable sins Of species which the daylight
loathes to look upon We have not time to say more
besides, unwilling to anticipate, further than
notions Of duty extend, the result of the trial which
will be had should the murderers ever be brought TO
justice, The circumstances we give them,
handed to us by gentleman who got them from the
lips of those present, and who to give them in evil
dence when they shall be required of them. Col Ward
the deceased Of high standing in the State
aud very much esteemed by his neIghbors, and by all
who knew him. The brothers concerned in this muir
DER, most oul and unnatural, were Lafayette, CHAM
berlayne, Cesar, and Achilles Jones. '..
The four brothers. all armed, went to the residence
OF Mr. A. G. Ward. in Shelby the evening Of the
22d inst. They asked if Albert Ward and Col, Ward
were within and they told that Col Ward
there, but that Albert absent They conduct
ed into the room in which Col Ward was sitting to-
gethcr with some two three ladies--his intended wife
amongst the number. Upon their entering the room
Col Ward rose and extended his hand to Lafayette
lie refused, SAYING he would shake hands with such
ID rascal The rest answered in the same tone
Col. Ward remarked that he in the habit Of
taking abuse from any one--that they not in a
proper place for difficulty, if they sought one Col.
Ward went from the to the passage, and he was
followed by the lrothers. He said he was unarmed
but II they would lay down their arms he could whip
the whole of them; if they would place him OH an
equal ioong he could whip the whole Of them one by
one Cesar told Chamberlaync to give Col one of his
pistols which he did, and both out into the yard
The other brothers following While standing at few
PAGES from each other, Lafayette mp and remarked
10 the Colonel, if you spill my brothers. blood will
sPll yours about which time Chambcrlayne's pistol
fred, and Immediately Lafayette bursted cap at him.
he Colonel turned 10 lafayette, aud said " LAFAYETTE
you intend kill me-" and discharged his pistol al him
The bah struck the pistol Of Laayett and glanced into
his arm BY this time Albert Ward being close by and
hearing the FUSS up to the assistance OF Colonel,
when scutilc amongst all hands ensued. The Colonel
stumbled and fell, and whilst down he received several
wounds from large bowie knife and after being
stabbed Chamberaync jumped upon him and stamped
upon him several times After the scuifle Cesar Jones
was seen TO put up large bowie knife Colonel Ward
SAID he dead man. By the assistance Of Albert
Ward he reached the house distance of about j or
20 Yards, and in few minutes expired On cxamina-
ton by the Coroner 1t appeared that he had received
several wounds from pistols and knives. Albert Ward
was also badly bruised, not dangerously. ....