The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-08-12
A DETEsrABLE OUTRAGE

The following extra from the Office of 9TH. n,
ware Gazette" at Delhi, in the State of NJ
presents later stage in the dreadful dram, ~
our extracts from the "Albany Atlasp ~
yesterday. The resistance of the anti.rer,.'.
laws of the land has terminated in the All
worthy, courageous, and faithful officer n,
Of lawless and murderous mobl No man =.
terrain the least doubt that Gov wrieh, w,,
duty, and take the necessary measures IA ~,
the majesty of the laws. In his hands ia n,..-
power. twill, we venture to say, be ener,.,;..s
and rightfully exercised.
From the Delaware Gazette E,,,,
HORRIBLE OUTRAGE AND MURDFp'
Between four and FIVE o'clock YESTERDAY !.
noon, we were thrown into much excitemen, ~ sis
arrival Of constable Z. s. Edgerton, exnrss.
Andes, for medical aid; stating that under.,l0Nc
Steele had been shot by the Indians. The ioI'
ing facts we believe can be relied upon no Ouos
Yesterday morning, sheriff Moore. in caaN
with under sheriff Steele, constable Edssra@psA
p. p. Wright, esq, went 10 Andes, about IA y. %
from this place, for the purpose of selling so. ua
erty on the farm of Moses Earl, which baSpa@I
dislrained for rent The sheriff and Mr. NV w oa
arrived on the premises about 10, a. m "a
several persons at distance disguised as J"a.
soon after, large body, of from 70 to nm mu
marched past into piece Of woods where Tho o,s
were assembled. number Of spectators coni0 n'a
to arrive on the premises from the time tho ~.
first got there, until there was large coec,ion 'D,
sheriff was assured by some Of the head men A. u
Indians that he should not be moested if he S;s
more than his duty. When the hour Of sa.
rived, he started into the field to drive the c0,.
the highway, and was followed or accompansa, y
body or some 25 or 30 Of the Indians VIII y
quently stopped the cattle and interrupted him ~ y
he finally succeeded In getting the cattle near n, \.
or gateway, to the street, at which laroe nums
Of Indians and some spectators were STANDING W.a
some reluctance on the part of the Indians. ,hs H..
were permitted to be removed. Steele and 1s.ra
had arrived short time previous, and were an Sss
horses near by. Mr.. Wright about this m.
stepped through into the field, and in few moms-
after was followed by Steele and Edgerton on ho,,.
back, who had advanced one or two horse. ns.s'
and were standing still, when one of the chief, a.,
the order to shoot the horses One Indian ~,
ped forward within few feet of Edgerton. and 4.
berately shot his horse in the breast, which VA.
instantly followed by two other shots at Steele And
his horse. Steee's horse, being wounded ,ari
and sprang forward on the instant, when yOHs
was fired, three balls taking effect on Steee-on,
entering the left side, passed out through the bow.
els; one passed through the thick part Of the bra
and the other through the right arm near the shOu
der. 1t is possible Steele was wounded in The ARM
on the frat fire, he was observed endeayoriue
raise his arm, with pistol in hand to fire. which h,
effected with some difficulty. After he fired, one al
the Indians was observed to drop his gun; and NJ
possible he was wounded Edgerton's horse wa,
also shot from the left side into his vilas, the han
passing between the stirrup-leather and Edgertous
leg. Steele survived about six hours, in the most
excruciating pain, when death came to his relief
Thus, in the prime of life, has been cut of, BY /,
laictess mob, worthy and respected citizen and
most efficient officer. The remains of poor Ste,t
were brought into the village this forenoon, caup,
universal sorrow among the citizens. Every ty,
was moistened; but few words were spoken, hs
heart being too full for utterance. Mr., Steele had
resided among us from early childhood, and had a.
ways 80 conducted himself as to obtain the friend
ship and goodwill of all with whom he had associs
ted, either in business or social and neghboy int.
course. And thus to be shot down in cold blood
nothing having been done ON his part, or on The ps
ofthose with him, 10 excite the ire Of his murtts
ers; but simply because he was an officer, and bad
heretofore done his duty as agood citizen and oEar,
according to the laws of his country. The heartsck
ems at the thought that there are among us thox
bearing the image Of our Creator, possessed Of sua
demoniac spirit and disposition as to shootdown,
at MONDAY, fellow-being, who had never don.
more than every good citizen ought to DON defsna
of thela and of society.