Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-09-30
From the Logansport Qnd) Journal.
Schuyler COIfaX MObbed by Old Liner


Ttoo Men Killed. Women, Men and Horses
Knocked D0aoa.--From a reliable correspond
cut we have received an account of riot at
Bourbon, Marshall county, at the discussion
between Judge Stuart aud Mr.. Coliax.
A wagon, containing four men and num-
Der of ladies, came from kosciusko county, to
attend the speaking. In the wagon was borne
q banner representing n buck on his last leg.
Threats were made against the wagon before it
reached the ground, and during the speaking
thirty lrlshmen, 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 these men, who
knocked down the horses, and commenced an
indscriminate assault upon all in the wagon
The screams of the women as they begged for
their lives, and the shouts and the murderous
blows of the attacking party were awful,
which drove in terror the multitude, which
was largely made up of women. Men endeav-
ored 10 save their own families and there was
no time To assist the unfortunate wagon load,
which was soon ove:pOwered by the infurialed
brutes, who forgot to discriminate between
women and men in their mad attack.
Whilst one of the mob stood with his club
elevated with both his hands, and in the act
Of striking, he was shot and fell dead The
persons in the wagon were seriously bruised
and injured, aud were only saved from death
10y the attention OF the mob being attracted 10
another object
In the wagon was the wife OF Mr.. Leffel, a
citizen of Koscusko county, who, hearing
of. the danger OF bis wife, rode back 10 protect
her On approaching the Wagon he aud bis
horse were knocked down, aud finding the
odds against him too strong, lac reireaIed 70 the
q 10 R.y
with himself, had been witnesses OF the terri
BILE scenes At the wagon. Mr. Letfel was pur-
sued by h mob, who picked up axes as they
went, broke in window and door, aud bru-
tAlly murdered him in the presence OF the Ter
riiied family. His body was horribly mangled,
bis head and legs being nearly cut TO pieces.
Mr.. COliax had been 10 supper & third OF a
mile from the scene OF these transactions, and
and in = short time after, passed the grocery
where was oOogregaIed the assailants oi the
wagon. They assaulted bic horse with clubs
and nearly Knocked il down, aud threatened
the lie OF Mr.. Collar. lie Was able 10 keep
his horse in motion Aad escaped. The moi
dubbed man riding short dlstace behind
him, and threatened the life OF a Capt. SurA
ling, who had recently become Republican,
and Also beat young man named Samuel
Disher. They took complete possession OF
The town, whilst the people anxious for the
safety of the women lied Ia confusion.
Mr. Leifel was prominent member OF the
N. T. Church. He Was a mild and inOtfsnsiye
maD, aud universally beloved.
All parties agree that there was no provoca-
ton Tor this murdsruus affair, and the assault
ants are universally condemned, particularly
BY the Democrats who witnessed H. IL Is
bard 90 realize Vie fact that 20 Wanloa an oct.
rage could be pefpsIrAted in civilized cum
mumlly.