The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-08-16

Tie RIOT ON TIE OGEECIEE.-Up to |
noon to-day, (the 14th, there has been
y lull IN the hostilities OH the Ogecchee. |
Butler King, the negro who was wound |
ed in the affray Of Monday afternoon,
died last night. Coroner ShcftnIl, of
this city, went down this morning to !
hold an inquest, with jury of citizens
of Savannah. It is eX"ccted that there |
may be some trouble at the inquest
Warrants have been issued for the arrest
of more than forty black desperadoes,
who are known as leaders in the disturb
ance. The officers entrusted with the
warrants nre men noted for courage and
determination, and within the next few
hours some lively skirmishing may be
expected among the dusky warriors of
the Ogeechec.
The Savannah Ners, OF yesterday,
furnishes the following additional parti-
cnlnrs of the disorders of Monday and
Monday night:
We have seen Mr.. Mcleod King, the
Justice OF the Peace for the Seventh
District. and several gentlemen from the
Ogeechee. whose statements give much
more serious aspect to the state of affairs
III that negro-ridden section. It would
appear, from oil We can gather, that the
Issue made by the outlaws is part of
we'll -concocted scheme in tho interests
of the Radical party, and undoubtedly
originated with Richard w. White and
his negro and white allies in this city, for
the purpose Of influencing the ensuing
political campaign and carrying the
County for Grant. A number of these
demagogues have been on the Ogeechee,
recently, haranguing the blacks, and the
mi taS hat L.,
do road duty, aud have been very inso
lent to the whites. The fact that they
have already threatened with death any
man who should vote for Greeley shows
that their advisers are men much better
posted in politics than themselves. This
spirit Of violence has been SO manifest
that those who have large interests at
stake in the section threatened have pre-
ferred to be robbed with impunity,
rather than to give any cause for me-
gro outbreak by seeking their redress by
law.
Mr.. King, soon after the capture of
the constables. WAS advised by friendly
negroes TO seek safety in flight, as the
outlaws had threatened hi life. His men
saddled his horse and told him at once to
go into Bryan County, beyond their
reach. Mr.. King was very loath to take
this course, but knowing that his staying
would cause the lives of some of these
desperadoes, and as an officer Of the law
he wished for peace. concluded to leave.
His entire household goods were removed
and secreted by his people. Stopping in
Bryan County during the night with q
friend, he found that the emsute which
had just taken place in Chatham had
been hourly expected, as the negroes had
predicted it for some time previous.
Taking the Gulf train, Mr.. K. arrived in
this CITY last evening. From q person
who came along the road. we learn the
following particulars of the sacking of
Mr. O'Bryan's house:
| During the night. the negroes visited
the store OF Mr.. O'Bryan, who had had
tho warrant jssued, and demanded ad.
mittance. Mrs. O'Bryan prevailed upon
her husband to remain in bed, while abe
went to the door. On opening it. che
WAS confronted by band Of negroes
armed with shot-guns and muskets, who
violently pushed her aside and entered
the store. A party went into tho bed
room and attacked Mr.. O'Bryan, cutting
him in several places. The gang then
completely sacked the store, carrying
away the entire contents. and leaving the
place total wreck. Not enough was
left to get breakfast for the family in
the morning, and they had to beg OF the
negroes in the neighborLood sufficiency
for scanty meal. witnesses state
that the scene at this place is truly heart.
rending.
At Mr.. c. 7. Chapmans, abont te,
miles from the city, the negroes picketed
the road all night, using the most denun
ciatory language towards the whites.
The negro who was shot by Ottcrmau
liz the same ono who was engaged in the
Ogeechee Presidential riot III 1868, anC
who, while under arrest in this city, es
cnped from the officer in charge
The state of affairs demand tho prompt
attention of tho County aud State nu
thorities, and decisive steps should a
once be taken to show these ignoran
and deluded people that tho laws mus
be respected by blacks rs we'll rs by
whites. No half way measures will do
tho stern arm of the military AS we'll n
Of tie civil authorities should teach then
the lesson. The interests of the law
, abiding people are paramount to th'
lives OF lawless men.
Two Columbus, Ohio, boys plnyct
William Tell the other day. Tho on,