Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1862-04-24
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OAANhh1s
We are sorry TO read the following IN the
Vcksburg Wing of Saturday:
One OF the most arch deeds Of atroci:y that
ever man was guilty Of was perpetrated in this
city yesterday, by Thomas II. LenOx, aud three
or four other members of the Carroll dragons,
from Carroll parish, Louisiana, whose names we
were unable to learn We will give. as far as
we have been able to ascertain, the origin and
particulars Of this diabOlical crime, which stains
the souls Of those engaged in it with as much
internal hue as any other that could be com
mitted by those wearing the human form
On Wednesday, one of the members of the
dragoOne went into the yard Of Mr. George P.
Theobald, a respectable and unofending citizen,
and, without cause or provocs ion, cut the eye
out of his yard dog, which was found chained
to tree. For this tendish and inhuman act
Mr.. TheObald sought redress from the civil au-
thonties, and from one of the leutenants Of the
company, but none was afforded him by either
Finding that no restraint would be placed upon
the men, he published a card in our paper,
warning the public to look ont and protect
themselves against such marauders" Some OF
the members took exceptions to the card, and
repaired to the shingle yard of Mr. Theobald
yesterday morning and inquired for him. Upon
learning he was the person whom they were ad
dressing, they commenced abusing him and
threatening TO take his life. One struck him
with a canoe paddle, while others drew their
pistols and avowed they would shoot him. Mr.
TheObsld being Unarmed, ran over 70 the gas
house snd procured shot gun. Here The as
sailants followed him, and a scuf1e ensued in
which Mr.. TheObald was fellsd ia the gutter,
and the gun knocked from his hands
At this juucture his wife ran to his assistance,
as did Mr.. Marlett, Of the gas works Mr. NJ
picked up the shotgun, and seeing the men
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who would FIRE. 4 moment afterwards they
commenced firing on Mr.. ThesDold with pistols
One shot entered the breast of one of their own
men, a second took effect in the side of Mrs
TheObOld, mOrtslly wounding her, it is thought
and a third wounded Mr. Marett in the head
MI Mared shot one of the men in the hand,
inAicting a slight wound. The affair was re-
ported throughout the city in a short time, aud
it being rumOred that the men had gone to camp
to return with a stronger force and do further
injury, the sheriff and city marshal ordered out
the home companies aAd JohnsOn's cavalry to
arrest the perpetrators and prevent any further
disturbance. The court house bell was rang to
call out the citizens, and hundreds repaired
there with alacTity, armed and ready for any
emergency. The greatest excitement prevailed,
and people ran hith5r and thither to ascertain the
cause Of the unusual agitation. The coffee
houses were all closed and nearly every man
hastened to the court house to offer his as5is-
tance. The sheriff ordered that all remain at
the cOnrt house until he went to the dragoons'
camp and ascertain what the men intended to
do, and if they would surrender to him. He
soon returned from a fruitless mssion-the men
refusing to surrender to the authorities. The
citizen soldiery were then formed into line and
placed under command of Col H. H. Miller,
who Immediately started with them for the
camp Of the dragOons, about mile distant
Upon arriving there it was ascsrtained that
the perpetrators Of the outrage had fed whittier
no one seemed TO know. The infantry were
then ordered to return home, and lOhnsons
cavalry detailed in squads and sent in different
routes ia pursuit Of the fugitives They were
overtaken and captured about ten miles from the
city, in the vicinity Of Mont ALBION. The men
are now lodged in Jail and will be tried to-dsy,
when we hope they will receive that punish !
ment they so justly deserve.
Rowdyism and drunkenness have been alarm |
ingy on the increase of late, and it is high time |
it was receiving check Ladies have besn in
suited on our streets by drunken soldiers, and !
many have narrowly escaped being run over by |
intoxicated csviliers" We need a change /
here badly, aud must have It. The times de- |
msnd It. The public interest and the safety of |
our citizens demand it.