Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-09-23
Butchery of NeSroes-Two Witnesses Shot
Down by the Murderer in q Court.room

The Memphis Post gives the foIlowtp al.
most incredible narrative Of a series Of terrible
murders near Mariana, Arkansas: The facts
furnished US are stated to be derived from
white persons who witnessed the murders on
the plantation and in the court room. The
statements are corroborated by colered people
and the evidence ELECTED on the coroner's in.
quest.
On Monday preceding the outrage, Bradley
some damned niger before Satu rday night"
When expost ulated with, he replied d, alt would
not be the first time he had run off for killing
q damned scoundrel.'' On Friday morning he
quarreled with a crippled negro, who was not
field hand and not subject TO his orders, and
ended by beating the invalid over the head with
Bradley when Bradley instantly menaced him
with revolver. Another brother, some forty
yards distant, and the city negro in the field
that was armed, called to Bradley, telling him
it was an outrage to beat the cripple, and de-
manding that be cease. Bradley turned upon
him, and instantly commenced firing. The
first shot brought down one OF the women. the
ball piercing the brain After the second shot
the armed negro drew his revolver and re.
turned the fire, and advancing on Bradley
The latter, dstrusting his success in such a
contest contest retired "a, few PAGES to the house.
caught up fowltng piece, returned, and rest
Ing 1t upon the fence or gate, aimed deliberate.
~ at the negro, then not more than ten PAGES
distant. In this attitude both caps missed fire.
He then precipitately fled, pursued by the col
ored man. who. however, returned promptly
and peacefully at the request Of the lady OF
the plantation, who witnessed the entire af.
frav. Bradley proceeded TO Mariana, Sc
cured warrant and posse, returning the
same evening for the arrest of tour Of the men
The ofhcer was informed by the lady Of the
plantation OF what had been done. and Brad.
ley was charged in his presence with the m ur-
der OF the woman. The men. however, were
arrested and confined. On Saturday morning
they were put upon trial; Bradley appearing
heavily armed, as the witness for the prosecu-
ton. When his statement was made the Court
Informed the prisoners they could ask the wit
ness any question they wished. In the cross
examination Of the witness, one OF the men
ment OF Bradley. Immediately he displayed
his arms. The magistrate commanded the
peace, and directed the prisoner to pro-
ceed. He attempted to do so. by re.
peatng what he had said. and called upon one
Of the other mon to confirm what he said
bradley then drew his revolver, knocked
one OF the prisoners down, and
fired at second. who saved him.
self by striking the as sassins arm and throw
ing on the ball. third one attempted to es.
cape through back door. He was shot
through the head and fell. While down the
murderer stood over him, firing two balls
through his body. Returning TO the first man.
still down, he aimed and fred ball through
his brain, killing him instantly, and then re-
tired from the scene.
The people OF Phillips county held q public
meeting to take action regarding these foul
murderr, at which they put forth q series of
has been put forth by the civil authorities and
the citizens Tor the arrest OF the murderers,
and that we have no confidence in the existing
civil authorities protecting the persons and
lives OF the citizens. either for want OF ability
or inclination.