The New York herald., 1871-11-21
LYNCHING in INDIANA.
Particulars Of the Hanging Of the Three Negro
llurderers Of the Park Family.
SYSTEMATIC MANGUvRING.
One Hundred LyncheH.s
I'm Disguise.

From the Louisville Journal, Nov. 1871

from the Louisville Journal, Nov. 1871
george Johnson and Charles DAVIS would be hung
on Thursday night, our reporter determined 10
remain at Cnarlestown al and s,.,n await lne result
Early In the evening rum0rs were anoat that the
prisoners would be taken out some u ne during the
night; but at six O'Clock O gentleman came with
Ss s a. H. SuS
bS burn Old Squire favior aiive. Arrangements were
accordingly made for teegraphing to Jefersonville,
this place After this hour matters were very quiet
in Cnarlestown. Only iew persons were seen
he persons connected with the impending mob
To make sure Of being awake at the hour Of the
o S.r ne eso h his
room, fronting on Court square, IN the county jail
building. and one room to the 'front.' OF the cells
where the prisoners were confined. At ten O'Clock
we retired without undressing order to be ready
at moments notice II the expected attempt should
we had hardly touched the bed before Andy
Baxter Deputy Sherln, exclaimed 'sThey are mere" !"
pavement in the frOnt yard; then the hollow sound
6f the tread on the bare boards In Lhe hail. followed
py cries Of Hiatt No. J. this way! No 2, that way
Keep In your rooms ~ IN voice evidently intended
to be disguised The voice was loud broad and
coarse; the words were slow and measured, as II
the commander were trying to give them scpuichra
mysterious tone and at the same time indicate the
cool, determined, desperate purpose OF the band
The mystic klan marched ana cOuntermarchcd in
the lower hall, and finally Knocked at the door OF
William Long, the lailer.
1--WE want MI. Long, Crleu Oub the GnOSt,y VOICE.
MIR. Long came forth, when the following conver
satfOn enSued-
CApTAIN-Mr. Long, we want the keys Of this
LONG-NOt quite SO fast gentlemen, with your
weapons have not got them, Sir.
close up TO Longs faceJ; You are tho custodian we
must have them; be your own friend and don't de-
LoNa--In ordinary times am the custodian
Of the keys, but these are extraordinary times
and have not got them; they are Ia charge OF the
At this the Captain took down his pistol and call
ing out, Follow me p advanced up stars. the
heavy tramp OF half dozen stalwart maskers camc
Sasna shs aea ssaas s in
After scraping around In the dark for ABOUT .
@ sas M S
the captain OF the Ku Klux opened the door with
pistol In hand ana entering WIN q as steady swing,
feet i've inches in height wei built. with compact
OF witc muslin was partially torn and disclosed
his eyes-nis thick straight, large nose"his heavy
caught OF his face left the impression that ne was
little pock, marked. ar Hs rsscnoled very m1ch AN An
atsw ae WORE sons small tSn Stine CAP gray JACKET
gray pants and pair Of boots ~ the Top q which
tue legs OF his pants were stuffed. Being ialriy IN
as II 10 avoid gaze and said, In pluflng tone
"Wherc is the Sheri1 OF Clark countyr
Mr.. BAxTEK-He Is not here, sir.
CAPTAiN-Then where Is her We must see him.
Mr.. BAxTER-He IS ut home.
CArTAIN-well dress yourself and come along
wi With that the little CAPTAIN called ou.
N9s ,brse ana e"vs s with sack coa,,
and small cloth caps, stepped forward: Eacn was
probably SIX feet in height sqnapsly built c,,y not esy
The four surrounded US and marched rs us down
sse IN we Te a Mas
| masked iynchers, most OF them little above the
average height all arm armed S either ne od wn pistols OF
and, passing through the yard, saw more men with
white linen masks, standing about promiscuously
| between tho 'front.' OF the house ana the fence.
| Passing down Market street for one square and
| turnng westward . half square, we arrived at
| rap was given on the door, aud, While waiting for
| the answer our reporter became impatient and ap-
permit him .5us to step down to the residence OF
friend for fcw minutes"
| "Only Charles i. iiucKiebcrry,n said VIC, think
Ing they might suspect US Of wanting 10 stir up re-.
SONY Charles L. Hucklcberry, indeedi He Is
| the telegraph operator. You want to send o
| despatch. No, sir; we don't do business IN that
| Hero the door opened and Sheriff Baxter ap-
peared IN his night aress, when the following con.
| versation took place.
! CAPrAIN--I want them iail keys.
SHERIFF (carelesslyi-Now, suppose you wait until
GAPTAIN-No, we wont. You can get them with
/ SAERIFF (croSSly)-No can't.
| CAPTAIN-If they are hid IN the wood pile want
snEaIpr-They aint there, sir. Take seat uniil
dress (shovlng the Captain gently towards chair.
/ CAPTAlN-I don't want to sit down.
! BAxrEa-Well, then, stand mp, damn 1t
CAPTAk-I have seen men Stubo0rner nor You
! SHERIFF-You havea
| BY this time Sheriff Baxter who was all the time
amazingly cool and self possessed was dressed and
the whole party started or to jail again. the Captain
| lnstrucling the guard to keep tho reporter and
Long In front, while the two Bakers should FOLLOW
| in the rear In that order we rnarcned rapidly,
| the Captain calling OUT
yn u n @ SOss corner Me o Court
| with bludgeon In hand, standing midway Of The
"Hali who comes therer
equal and just rights" replied the Captain, ana
passed. through the squad Of sentlnes and entered
A. soon as we got into the hall Sheriff Baxter was
| surrounded by the mob, who all rushed IN except o
terference from any quarter. the Captain advanced
and, facing the sheriff with drawn pistol and his
We want the Keys o. M
| SHBRIFF-Well, cir, you cant get them.
| CAPTAIN-We must have them Sgfving his pistol
touch and Tightening his thumb upon the hammerj.
tel You you M csnno ammo, have ,as Them
| you CAME We knew you were coming 80
gave the Keys to Judge Dunnam, and he took them
to Jeersonvile on the ten minutes past nine train
CAPfAiS--win you give them up, / says
CApTAIN-NOSs auu z, ictCu " tuo tOOiS-ie e-EC-u
In the tools.
Ths was said IN loud, coarse, drawing voice.
After calling several times Nos. and advanced,
| eacn with q heavy sledge and cold chise, which
they had Obtained at Boyer's blacksmith snop Un-
locking o small, wooden door and passing through
| It the mob arrived OF the outer entrance to the
| lower range OF cells.
THE BREAKING IN COMMENCED.
Here an axe was hrst used. Placing 1t between
the door the lock the sedge fell heavy and fast,
but, instead Of the lock falling Off, the axe fell to
| pieces Then No. ! and No. y with heavy sledge-
| hammers commenced upon the lock, which was on
the outside OF solid iron door about three feet
with the rapidly and regularity OF Q triphammer,
| = gttering shower 0f white heat sparks following
every blow. The lock soon yielded before sucn des.
| perate and determined strokes. In one minute 1t
| was hewn into fragments, and the door swung
| omen on his hinges. Behind II was door which
| was a network OF iron bars, blocking further
| progress THIS was more stubborn. From
| fnS sfde of rno entrance proected, Doth ~
the top and bottom, nat piece Of