Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1860-02-09
Sad aud Fatal Occurrence in Memphis
Death of Prominent Citizen.

About hnlrpnst live o'clock Inst evening, snys
tie enquirer ui Saturday II most sad md fatal
o,currcnic took place nj the corner Of Main and
Guon streets which resulted in the death Of james
l.. Webb ono vi our most prominent aud esteemed
citizens, ut the hands Uf deputy sheriff Thomas II.
Mynott. There were numerous reports in circu'
latloa rs to the origin oi the difficulty. We giyo
the following facts according 10 tho testimony nd-
ducrd ut The CUroncrs inquest :--Mr. " ebb had
bat short time before 4, he sud occurrences been
seen on Main street with his wiro. whom he had
escurtpl part of the way 10 their home On Union
street and returned to tho corner where tha al
ray occurred. entered into conversation with Mr.
Gollhcrger, whp occupies tho millinery store on
the corner, ho desiring Mr.. Godberger 10 purchase
some property hc had in his possession. Mr..
Goldbcrgcr was called away by n customer in his
store; and returning, after tho elapse Of ton or
fifteen minutes, observed Mr., Webb and MIR.
Mynott in conversation on tle sidewalk. A few
moments afterwards Mr. Goldbcrgor, Mr.. Brown,
aud Mrs. Sweet, who were witnesses heard loud
taking, and Mr.. Webb remarked Tint something
lthc nature oI which they were unable TO hear)
"wns so, and the man who said it wus not 10 WINS
n liar" Mr. Mynott again said ''it was not NO..
when Mr.. Webbcallcd him u Odd liar" Mr..
Myuntt then struck MIR. Webb with his fist. They
then chnthcd scuhe ensucd, in which Mr..
Webb appeared to be cndcavoring To defend. him
self, rereatirg partially behind showcase stand
| ing pn the walk, when Mr.. Mynott drewn Colts
revolver from nis f'ocRct ana presenter IL NJ mT.
| Webb, who stepped bnek and snd "lou are u
| coward and dare not shoot.
| MIR. Mynutt bad lowered his pistol, but on hear
| ing tho remarks uf Mr. Webb brought 1t to bear
| again. Those who witnessed tho affair happen
ing to be in the range with the pistol got out Of
tho way and did not SEQ tho firing but nj That mo-
meut heard II shot aud saw Mr.. Webb fall to the
pavement. The bali from the pistol struck him
Just below the right temple, between tho point OF
the check bone aud articulation ot jaw, passing
down aud lodging IN the bnse OF the brain, killing
hm instantly. IL falling, Mr.. Webb must have
struck his head upon II stone pier. by which mn
inc,>lan two inches long and extending TO the
skull, was made Ia the top vi his head and from
coming in contact with The pavement. the buck
part o his head was Slightly confused. Mr. My.
mott replaced his pistol about his person. and gave
hims cl. up to police officer, who took HIM to
jail
Mr. Webb was about iorty.fye years of age,
md leaves II large and interesting family TO
mourn his loss He was tho ataer o some eight
or ilne children all ol whom now living, We
aclicyr. The elect Of THIS sudden blow upnn the
iainily Of the deceased can only be inag -not
described. Mr.. Webb had long been engaged III
Memphis as Ii business man and was one oi tlc
oldest citizens. At tho me of his death he was
the head Of the weil-known house Of Webb
Rawlings Kind hearted and generous to iault,
all who knew him admired and loved his manly
bearing and upright conduct. His untimely loss
will be sincerely mourned by the entiro. cummu
nifty, while his family has the heartfelt sympethy
ot all.