The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-08


lance to the interests Of Keokuk and the
county at large.
kansas--A Glimpse OF Truth.
Below will be found the facts attending
the origin of the recent :" outbreak . in Kan.
sas.
We felt sure from the first, that when the
facts came out, the Free State men would be
exculpated and the guilt would rest upon
the "border rufhan' government Of Kansas:
From the Herald of Freedom Kansas Extra
MURDER MOST FOUL.
Lawrence, Nov. "a, ls55.-Our town was
thrown into high state of excitement on
Thursday last, by the intelligence from near
Hickory Point, in this Territory, that Chas
w. Dow, young man about % years Of age,
was most barbarously murdered by party
OF demons who rejoice in the appeIlation OF
s'border ruf6ans.'' Mr.. Dow had been to a
blacksmith shop where several Of those de-
mons incarnate were congregated. One Of
them drew q rife on him, and threatened to
shoot him on the spot, but finally set down
has weapon without injuring any one. Dow
started TO leave, and got away a few rods
when his attention was directed towards the
shop by the explosion of percussion cap
Looking around ne received charge of buck
shot IN his bosom from wretch named Col
man, and fell dead upon the spot.
An attempt was made TO arrest the murder
er, but he was secreted BY his pro- slavery
abcttors, and escaped to Missouri.
LATER-THE WAR BEGUN.
Tuesday, Nov. II A. MA meeting
OF tbs citizens convened to day on the ground
where the murder was committed, and en-
Cured into the facts at length. The proof
corroborates our statement that one Of the
most cold -blooded murders on record had
been committed by +. \. Coleman as princi-
pal, abetted bp Hargus, Burkley, Moody and
WAGNER as accessories before the fact
A series of resolves were passed, a com
mitee OF vigilance was appointed to investi-
gate still further, to search out the offenders
and devise means 10 bring them to Justice
Coleman and his party had fed.
The meeting continued in session till late
hour and adjourned.
Between and 10 O'Clock Monday evening.
Mr.. Jones, Sheriff of Douglas Co., who re-
ceived his appointment from bogus Legis-
isture, attended by posse of Ia others Wis
TIED the house of Jacob Branson, and ar
rested him for security of the peace, on the
oath of couple of the abettors in the
above transaction.
Mr.. Jones did not read, or even make Mr.
p. acquainted with the character of his war
rant, but told him he must 90 with him i'm
mediatels, or he would ssblow B. to he'll in a
minute.''
Mr. Branson lives near the scene of the
late murder, and Mr.. Dow made it his home
at Mr.. BIS house. This is probably the
heighth Of his offending
The posse, with Mr.. Branson, proceeded
towards Lecompton, Via Blanten. Arriving
at the latter place, they were stopped by a
party OF Mr.. BIS friends who had heard of
the arrest, and followed him. ana By near
or route headed them near j. B. Abbott's
house, IN btanton. There were but Ia of
the rescuers. They threw themselves across
the road, and requested Branson to 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 Shaw
nee Mission for aid. He said the Governor
had given him the assurance that 10 200 men
should be at bis service, Immediately. If
needed, and declared that they should be on
the ground forthwith.
"a. j. seems that Coleman on making his es.
cape, fed 70 Gov. Shannon. What cheer he
received from that quarter we are not nd
vised: sufhce il TO say that he made his way
to Lecompton, accompanied BY guard TO
keep him from being injured while pas sing
through Lawrence. The warrant was there
made out against Mr. Branson, no doubt
with the view Of affecting his credbility be-
fore jury.
The country is all on fire. Means are be-
ing employed to call the people together.
company are patrolling the streets while we
write, and the soul stirring drum IL beafipe,
to arms.
mere Is no doubt, ere the day expires, an
organized body, under the sheriff, will again
be upon the country. What action our peo-
pie will take in the premises we are not ad-
sised. II is probable meeting Of the citi-
zens will be convened this morning.