Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-08-13
Tho Late Outrage at Napoleon, Arkansas

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From passengers 10y the Kate Frshcr. aud
from the victim himself, we have been placed in
possession of the particulars Of tho recent outrage
at Napoleon. We learn that Lewis aud lii-nd
had stopped at hotel in the place, the day prrrc
ding the night upon which tho attempted as-assi-
nation took place. Tho twain had resolved to
leave for Memphis on the Jennie Whipplc upon
her arrival, and desired the porter to awake them
10 time. A number of citizens. believing Lewis
TO he n gambler. blacked their faces anil Assem-
bed around the door Of the hotel, ordered the pnr
ter tagn to Lewis room, awaken him. aud inform
him that the Whipple was Mt the landing Lewis
and his friend, of course, arose and DIES rnded 10
the hall. Upon reaching the door,he twin wore
assaulted by tho assembled crowd. who were armed
with Bowie knives. reyolvers aud shot guns. They
INSTANTLY seized their victm whose companion
ran for his life one shot was fred at him.
The prisoner demanded to know what the accu.
sation was against him, and was told that he had
been ordered to leave town. On: that he had failed
to do 40. in conseq hence Of which, his "time hnd
come" and they were about To lyneh him. Not.
withstanding the cntreaties of their victim the
committee carried him into the woods about II
mile. distant from town, guarding him along tho
entire route with drawn knives and other wea-
Ipons One man struck ut him during the j"ur-
ney, and thrust his bowie knife completely
through his hand, giving him severe wound
another gave him a sharp blow upon the head
with rifle. Upon arriving ut their destination
the victim was stripped aud subjected 10 n brutal
faeellation, after which it was resolved to shoot
and bury him upon the spot Visor "ounsels
however, prevailed. and the choice was given hin,
either to leave town at once, or be shot Of course
he chose the former alternative. upon which oaths
were demanded Of him that he would never return
to Napoleon again, nor ever divulge the facts OF
his brutal treatment. He was then hurried t.
the river, placed in nm old and eaky skih and
sent adrtt. The wind was blowing roughly a,
t. Al. :
the frail craft, but bleeding he was, the wuun
ed man bore himself most bravely, and SOON land
cd upon the Mississippi shore, There he remain
ed till morning. and. at early daybrcak, started
down the river to the residence If IL friend at
whose place he stayed until the Rapides arrived.
= Memphis Eaqairer, Thursday.
REPUBLICAN vicroRY IN OREGoN.--A oorrespon.
dent Of the Missouri Democrat. writing from Sac
lramento under date ofJuly Is, says:
1.-The greatest piece Of politicai news which has
left the coast for many months leaves II today no.
loss than the election Of Republican member Of
Congress from democratic Oregon. The returns
are mot all in yet, but the last footing up show
Lansing Stout the Lccompton nominee, to be "a
ahead u David Logan, Republican, with Coos and
Curry coanties to hear from.
I'VE. have since received. by an arrival this
morning, the vote Of the last two counties. an
nouncing seventy majority for Logan, which
leaves majority Of twsnty-sx for the Republican
candidate; but whether be gets the certificate OF
lnet, he 10 entitled 10 the seal, and will probably
obtain il. There was the Usual amount of fraud
lin the strong Democratic counties, and il il
eapabls Of proof that in several precincts the vot
ling vAe altogether informed and Illegal.
"Be assured This i great triumph-indeed.
the Arst Republican victory on the Pacific. II
was death struggle with the Democracy. Jo
Lane and Dslusion Smith both stumped the State.
cailing on the masses 10 support the regular nom.