The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-02-23
Killing of Mr.. Benjamin Roache.

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N. Moody that Mr.. Benz. Roach. an old
and highly esteemed citizen, had been
killed by his brother. on his plantation
near Yazou City. Shortly afterward
We obtained the following details from
the vicksburg Herald Of the Goth nit.
Through the kindness Of friend We
have received the following account OF
the killing of Mr.. BENZ. Roach, which,
is published in the last number Of the
Yazoo City Democrat 80
The saddest and most heart-rendina
occurrence it has been our duty to re.
cord for many freting year and day,
devOIves on US now.
Benjamin Roach was shot through
the head and killed by his brother Da-
vid, at the Good Hope plantation on
Wolfe Lake, last Wednesday, the 26tl
nit, abOnt 3 O'Clock in the evening
The following facts in relation to this
horrible calamity we obtained from
Mr.. Mcdowell, the manager of the
plantations, who was present at the
time, and from DR.. Mccormick, who
being professionally in the neighbor-
hood, was the first physician who reach.
ed the fatal spot. E4
Benjamin roach had just dined and
was reading a newspaper by the fire,
when David came in and took his seat
ut the table. Without flushing his
dinner, however, he rose aud left the
room, and returning in few moments
presented a Derringer pistol at his
hrother's head without speaking and
fred. The ball struck him over the
left eye and penetrating to the brain,
Mr.. Roach breathed his last in about
an hour and a half. Previous to
the shooting no words or alteration
occurred between the brothers what.
ever. Immediately after the firing Mr.,
Mcdowell seized David and endeavor
ed to dctain him, but in the great con
fusion attending such scene he escap.
ed, and rushing out, he mounted a
horse belonging tn Mr.. N. B. Street.
which had been ridden there Ivy third
party, and rode rapidly off. The start
ling news was first brought to town by
negro man named DOmlnick. aud we
have rarely seen such CONSERVATION
ia was evinced by this quiet commune
ty on hearing his terrible yet simple
story. Mr.. Mcdowell appeared on the
street soon after and gave a more sue
cinct account of the affair.
As soon az possible Mr.. Eugene
Roach (brother of the deceased) and
Mr.. Moore, together with number of
citizens, set ont for the Good Hope
plantation. The Sheriff with his posse
nj Isl. 1ck tn,vu -, cxo roL IS IN old De- ~,
They succeeded in capturing him will,
little difficulty, aud lie is now lodged in
Jail awaiting the usual preliminary ex-
animation before the magistrates court,
when some facts, which we refrain from
commenting on. will doubtless be thor
Oughly calculated.
We have RETAINED in this affair from
giving anything more than a plain
statement of facts, as they were detail
ed to Ills by parties best calculated to
know iheu,.
Benjamin Roach was man of I'M
swerving integrity, large and equitable
views. great discernment, and an un-
bounded energy which reckoned not
upon defeat. For several years pre-
viOus to the war, he had been, as prin
cipal executor of his fathers will, sole
manager of one of the largest estates
in the South, and the prompt aud eff.
cient mar ner in which he mes his en-
gagements, whether pecuniary or nth
erwise, was the admirable theme Of ev-
cry tongue. rF'"t
Our beart-and we vouch for 1.-THE
hearts of all tl,is people, are filled, with
strong and yearDing commiseration
for his bereaved aud tlesolate family
upon whose larcerated hearts tile tear.
full tiding have already fallen with
sickeni,lg effect, to blight and withel
through all coming years their happi-
ness and their hopes. God pity them,
and strengthen to bear with Christian
resignation the brimfull and bitter cup
which in His omniscient wisdom he has
commended to heirlips.-(N. o. Times