Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1860-01-26
Horse Thieves Lynched In Iowa

AZ Ferry, Tara county, Iowa, on the 7th inst.
tho bodies of two mon were found hanging from
trees in grove not far from the village. The
snow around was much trampled giving evidence
OF desperate struggle The men were hung one
upon the limb Of o fallen tree. which was but sin
ieot from the ground; the other not much higher.
The one farthest west was evidently hung first
Ills hands were tied behind him. crossed at his
wrists The knot IN tho rope around his neck
was behiud his right oar. Ills legs were turned
back. the feet resting the ground There was.
no rope around his legs, but evidently there had
bcen Tor the purpose Of pulling them from under
HIM, otherwise bo would have rested on the
ground, and the rope around his neck would have
had no effect. His cap aud shawl were lying
near him.
The other WINS secured like tho Arst; the knot
was Mt tue buck of the hoad; rope was around
his legs, used for the purpose Of pulling them out
from under him Until he died. Ills cap and shawl
were lying beside him. Blood was, or had been,
issuing from ono nostr
coro ora inquest WINS Immediately held, by
which 1t was shown that the deceased persons
were two brothers named Bunker, who had been
seized aud put to death by three men named
Small, ScamanH and Klingamnn, who arrested
them for horsestcaling While in their charge
tho prisoners had unsucccssfnlly attempted to 90.
cape, mud were thus suinmarily dealt with to save
further trouble.
TnE tArAh SHOOTING AFFAIR AT VicKsBuRo.-
The Vicksurg Whig. of tho 18th, has the follow
ing notice oi tho killing of Col. Roy in that city
by Mr., Sheppard;
1t ia our painful duty this morning to announce
the death of our senior contemporary Of the Ficks-
burg Southern Sun, Col. VIM ID. Roy, which oc-
currod IN our streets yesterday morning, nt the
hands Of Mr.. j. d. Sheppard. 1t appeared from
tho testimony Mt tho Coroner's investigations that
NJ Col. Roy was crossing the street between Mr..
Tillman's and Messrs. llardaway aud Whites,
hIr md uiA .,I a Y. u -l.A
him, the ball lodging in tho loft breast gust above
tho heart Col. Roy drew his pistol, but was un-
able to use it, before ho could cock it ha fell and
immediately expired Tho pistol was found by
his side, without cnp being SCARED, or n barrel
discharged. Mr. Sheppard gave himself up. and
was lodged in Jail.
OF tho circumstances attending this sad affair."
tho public are probably well aware. 1t was
mers personal affair growing out of financial mat
iers connected with tho Sun Office, of which Mr..
Sheppard had formerly been book keeper and
cnshier. The matter will undergo investigation,
and until 'hcn we forbear further comment.
The Whg adds:
Col. Roy was about thirty five years of age
and native of Scotland. but for nearly all his
lio a resident of Mississippi, having been brought
here when quito young. lie had been widely
known as newspaper publisher md editor, in
various portions OF the State The sun was first
started, va believe, by him in koscusko, Attain
county; was Afterwards removed to Ynzoo city,
mud thence to this city. II bas been located here
for nearly three years. Col Roy is known by
reputation throughout tho State political cd
itor OF ability and influence though considered
by some OF hisfrends ns indiscrest and reckless
During our association with him as city cotem-
porarles, We have always found him open.hcartcd
amiahie aud obliging. In short, we were person.
nj friends, and time alone can obilternte tho rccol-
lection ot courtesies, which can be appreciated by
none snve tho members of the craft.
When citizen Of Attaa. Col Roy represented
Tint county in tho Misssisisspp Legislaturc--
Since his residence here he haa been known rs an
active Democratic leader, and was the candidate
OF his party for the State Senate ut the last cleo
ton. Last March he was elected member Of the
Common Council of the city of Vicksburg, from
the Sixth Ward. which position he held at tho
time OF his death. lilo also held the Office Of Col
lecior of Customs for the port Of Nicksburg. to
which position he was appointed by President
buchanan. lie leaves young wife and two
SMALL children to mourn the loss Of husband and
father.