True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-12-19
From the Herald Of Freedom.
THE KANSAS WAR.
MURDER MOST FoUz

different aspec. from that ., first given BY
the telegraph. Read;
LAwRENcE, Sat- Nov. 14.-0ur town
was thrown into high state of excite
ment on Tuesday last BY the intelligence
from near hickory Point, in this Terrific
ry, that Charles W, Dow, young man
abou, twenty two years of age, was most
barbarously murdered by a party Of dem
ons who rejoice in the appellalion Of
border luf1iars.' Mr.. Dow had been 10
a blacksmith shop where several Of these
demons incarnate we're congregated, One
Of them drew a rifle on him, and threat
ened to shoot him on the spot, but finally
set down his weapon without injuring
any body. Mr.. Dow started TO leave, and
got away few rods when his attention
was directed towards the shop by the
explosion of a percussion cap. Looking
around he received charge Of buck shot
in his bosom from a wretch named Col
man, and fell dead upon The spot.
An attempt was made to arrest the
murderer, but he was secreted by his pro-
slavery abettors, and escaped 10 Mssou-
ri.
THURSDAY, Nov. 81, 4 o'clock A. NJ.
"A meeting ofthe citizens convened to
day on the ground where the murder was
committed, and inquired into the facts at
length. The proof corroborates our state
ment; that one of the most colG-blooded
murders on record had been committed
by F. N. Coleman, as principal, abetted
by Hargus, Burkley, Jos. Moody, and
Wagner, as accessories before the fact
A series of resolves were passed, a
committee of vigilance was appointed TO
investigate the facts sull further, to search
out the offenders, and devise means to
bring them to justice. Coleman and his
party had fed.
The meeting continued in session till a
late hour, and adjourned.
Between the hours Of nine and ten o.
clock in the evening on Monday, Mr..
Jones, the Sheriff of Douglas county,
who received his appointment from bo-
gus Legislature attended 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 abettors in the above iransaciion.-
Mr.. Jones, did not read or even make Mr..
B. acquainted with the character Of his
warrant, but tod him he must 60 with
him Immediately or he would blow B. 10
hell in minute
Mr.. Branson lives near Fihe scene Of
The late murder, and Mr.. Dow has made
it his home at Mr.. BIS house, This
is probably The heighIh ol his offending.
The posse, with Mr.. Branson, pro-
ceedei owards Lecompton, via. Blanton.
Arriving at the latter place, they were
stopped by party of Mr.. BIS neighbors
who had learned of the arrest, and fol-
lowed him and by nearer route headed
them near J. B. Abbotl's house, in Blan.
ton. There were but fifteen of the res
cuers. They threw themselves across
The road and requested B. 10 leave the
party. lie did so, although ordered to
remain with The posse, or he would be
shot down.
Jones dispatched an express to the
Shawnee Mission for aid. He said the
Governor had given him the assurance
that ten thousand men should be at his
services Immediately, if needed, and de-
rlared they should be on the grounds
forthwith.
1t seems that Coleman on making his
escape, fed to Gov. Shannon. What
cheer he received from that quarter we
are not advised suffice it to say that he
made his way 10 Lecompton, accompanied
by guard 10 keep him from being injur-
ed while passing through Lawrence. The
warrant was there made out against Mr..
Branson, 10 doubt with the view of elfec.
ting his credibility before ajury.
The country is all on fire. Means are
being employed to call the people togeth-
er. A company are patrolling the streets
while we write, and the soul-stirring
drum is beating 10 arms.
There is no doubt, ere the day expires
an organized body, under charge of ,ht
Sheriff, will be again upon the country
What action our people will take in thu
premises we are not advised, II is prob
able meeting of the citizens will be con
vened this morning.
ST. Louis, December, 6.-The pro
Slavery party encamped on Wakarus
river, and last night by order of the Gov
; they arrested Gen. Pomeroy, who was o
! to Kansas City with important dispaiche
for the East. Threats have been made +