Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1855-12-13
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From the Herald of Freedom (Kansas) -Exira.
Murder Most Foul.

Murder Most Foul.
LAwRENcE, Saturday, Nov. "a, l855.-
Our town was thrown into high state Of
excitement on Thursday last by the intelli-
gence from near Hickory Point, in this Ter
ritory, that Chos w. Dow, young man
about twenty-five years Of age, was most
barbarously murdered by party of demons
who rejoice in the appellation of "border
rulfians." Mr.. Dow had been TO a black
smith shop where several Of these demons
incarnate were congregaed. One Of them
drew a rifle on him, and threatened to shoot
him on the spot, but finally set down his
weapon without injuriug any one. Mr..
Dow started to leave. and got away a few
rods when his attention was directed TO-
wards the shop by the explosion of per-
custom cap. Looking around he received a
charge Of buck shot in his bosom from
wretch named Coleman, and fell dead upon
the spot,
An attempt was made to arrest the muir
derer, but he was secreted by his pro-slave-
ry abettors and escaped to Missouri.
LATER-THE WAR BEGUN.
Tuesday, NoU. 81, o'clock n. INA
meeting of the citizens convened to-day on
the ground where the murder was commit
ted, and cnquired into the facts at length
The proof corroborates our statement that
one of the most cold. blooded murders on re-
cord has been committed by r. NJ Coleman
as principal, abetted by Hargus BwHey,
Jos. .Hoodey, and WdgOner as accessories be-
fore the fact.
A series OF resolves were passed, a COM
miltee Of vigilance was appointed TO inveS-
tigate the facts still further TO search ont
the offenders, and devise means to bring
them TO justice. Coleman and his party
had fled.
The meeting continued in session till a
late hour and adjourned.
! Between the hours Of nine and ten o'clock
| in the evening Of Monday, Mr.. Jones, the
| Sheriff Of Douglas county, who received his
appointment from a bogus Legislature. al
tended by posse Of fourteen others visited
| the house Of Jacob Branson, and arrested
him for security Of the peace, on the oath Of
couple Of the abetors in the above transac-
ton. Mr.. Jones did not read, or even make
Mr.. D. acquainted with the character Of his
warrant, but told him he must 90 with him
Immediately or he would elbow B. TO hell
in q minnie"
Mr.. Branson lives near the scene Of the
late murder, and Mr.. Dow made it his lomt
at Mr.. BIS house. This is probably tho
heighth of his offending.
The posse, with Mr.. Branson, proceeded
towards Lecompton, via Blanton. Arriving
at the latter place, they were stopped by :
party Of Mr.. BIS neghbors who had learned
Of the arrest. and followed him, and by {
nearer route headed them near ]. b. Alb
bolts house, in Blanton. There were bu
fifteen Of the rescuers. They threw them
selves across the road, and requested Bran
son to leave the party. He did so, althouel
ordered to remain with the posse, or h,
would be shot down.
Jones dispatched an express TO the Shaw
nee Mission for aid. He said the Govern
or had given him the assurance that tel
thousand men should be at his services i'm
mediatelv, if needed, and declared they
should be on the ground forthwith.
It seems that Coleman, on making his es
cape. fled to Gov. Shannon. What chez
he received from that quarter we are no
advised; suffice it 10 say that he made hi
way 10 Lecomplon, accompanied by a guar,
TO keep him from being injured while pass
ing through Lawrence. The warrant wa
there made ont against Mr.. Branson, n
doubt with the view Of affecting his credi
blitv before Jury.
The country is all on fire! Means ar
being employed to call the people together
\ company are patrollne the streets whil
we write, and the soul.stirring drum i
beating to arms.
There is no doubt ere the day expires
IN organized body, under the charge of tn
sheriff, will be again upon the country
What action our people will take in til
premises we are not advised. II is proba
bic a meeting Of the citizens will be conven
ed this morning.