Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-09-25

Harbor, and the surrounding towns. Fun ten
thousand persons present.
From the Logansport Journal
Schuyler CoIfax Mobbsd BY the Old Liners--
Two Men KILLED Women, Men, and
Horses knocked down.
From a reliable correspondent we have received
an account Of the riot At Bourbon Marshall Co., at
the discussion between Judge Stuart and Mr..
Collar.
wagon containing four men and number Of
ladies came from Kosciusko county, to attend the
speaking In the wagon was borne banner re-
presenting buck on his last leg. Threats were
made against the wagon before 1t reached the
ground, and during the speaking thirty Irishmen,
who were employed upon the railroad, prepared
hickory clubs, and as the wagon passed grocery
at the opposite end Of the town, It was attacked
by those men, who knocked down the horses and
commenced an indiscriminate assault upon all In
the wagon.
The screams of the women, as they begged for
their lives, and the shouts and murderous blows of
the attacking party, were awful, and presented q
scene which drove In terror the multitude, which
was largely made up of women. Men endeavored
to save their own families, and there time to
assist the unfortunate wagon load, which was soon
overpowered by the infuriated brutes, who forgot
to discriminate between women and men in their
mad attack aaa
Whilst one of the mob stood with his club ele-
waited with both hands, and In the act of striking,
he was shot, and fell dead. The persons In the
wagon were seriously bruised and injured, and
were only saved from death by the attention Of the
mob being attracted TO another object.
In the wagon was the wife of Mr.. Leffel, q
citizen of Kosciusko county, who, hearing of the
danger of his wife, rode back to protect her. On
approaching the wagon, he and his horse were
knocked down, and finding the odds against him
too strong, he retreated to the house Of the Rev.
Mr.. James, whose family with himself, had been
witnesses of the terrible scene at the wagon Mr.
Lefel was pursued by the mob, who picked up
axes a. they went, broke in the door In window,
and brutally murdered him In the presence of the
terrified family. His body was horribly mangled,
his legs and head being nearly cut to pieces.
Mr. Collar had been to supper third of mile
from the scene Of these transactions, and In short
time after, passed the grocery where were congre-
grated the assailants of the wagon. They assault
ed his horse with clubs and nearly Knocked it
down, and threatened the life Of Mr.. Colfax. He
was able to keep his horse in motion, and escaped
The mob dubbed man riding q short distance
behind him, and threatened the life of Captain
Sterling. who had recently become q Republican,
and also beat young man naMsd Samuel Disher.
They took complete possession ofthe town, while the
people, anxious for the safety of the women, fed In
confusion.
Mr.. Lefel was prominent member of the
Methodist Episcopal Church. He was q mild and
iaoFenave man, and universally beloved.
All parties agree that there was no provocation
for this murderous affair, and the assailants are
universally condemned, particularly by the Demo
Gratis, who Witnessed it, It is hard to realise the
fact that 50 wanton an outrage could be perpetra.
ted in a civilized community, and that Irishmen,
who are 30 notorious for their chivalrous respect
for women should 80 far forget their CHARACTER as
to be guilty of such an outrage. They must have
been urged to the deed by some political fend, or
have been drunk. It is hoped that the murder, re-
may be found and punished
arrival of the Canada-Three days later from
Europe.
HALIFAX, Sept. a4.--The steamer Canada ar
rived here this morning at II o'clock, from Liver
pool, with dates to Saturday, the 18th.
She passed large steamer on Saturday, sup.
posed to be the Persia
The news by this arrival is unimportant. Ths
London Post recommends the Hudson Bay Terri
tory as a favorable seat for a convict establish
ment.
Rumors are current of an exchange of colonies
being negotiated between France and England
France is to give up the acto,i les on the main
land of India in exchange for Mauritius. 1t is re-
ported that France wishes to purchase from Dem
mark strip of Iceland for fishing stations. II is
also reported that Algiers demands large REIN
forcement Of troops A feet Of gun boats goes to
Senegal.
The country was generally tranquil, but there ia
some uncertainty as to the fate of the O'Donnell
Ministry. The probabilities Of Narvaez succeed
ing him are openly discussed. M. Escalimente,
the Minister to Washington has resigned.
ITALY.
The newspapers state that the Western Powers
have addressed second note to Naples in the
same spirit, but milder language.
SWITZERLAND.
Russia is said to have notified her intention to
give up her claims on Neufchatel in exchange for
an indemnity, the amount to be fixed by European
arbitration. France supports these vie g. Neuf
chatel was quiet
GERMANY.
Frederick, the Regent of Baden, has assumed
sovereignty on his own account preparatory to his
marriage with the Princess of Prussia. The Neaf,
chatel affair causes some diplomatic activity at
Berlin.
DENMARK.
Berlin letters say that France adheres to the
opinion of England in the question of the Sound
Dues, and pronounced In favor Of purchasing.
gwEDRN.
It WIS reported that the relations between Rus.
STA and Sweden have become more and more I'M
friendly.
RUSSIA.
The news from this quarter is unimportant,
chiefly concerning the coronation ceremonies and
the amnesties granted on that occasion.
INDIA.
Telegraphic advices from Calcutta to the 9th of
August have been received Dude was tranquil.
The annual returns of the Calcutta trade show an
improvement. The sugar crop of Mauritius was