The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-03-26

shell. ATE four, the remainder being devoured by
the three outlaws In addition to the eggs we had
some
GINGER CAKE, CHEESE AND wRErcHED wHIsKEY.
Alter dinner Twas taken to McNeil's mil, near
Moss Neck, the place where that make (Malcolm)
sanderson was killed, and where. within few
yards OF the former. one OF his murderers, John
Taylor, was subsequently punished. The place was
pointed out to me- and the story OF their respective
deaths told by Andrew Strong.
WHERE MAKE sANDERsoN AND JOHN TAYLOR WERE
KILLED.
In September, 1870, Andrew. who up to that time
had been charged with no offence, and was then
working at his home, was called I'D from his bed
at about eleven in the night by party Of over
twenty men, who said they wanted him to 20 along
and gone out TO the party he found they
had another man MAKE Sanderson) win them.
After they had gone about mile one OF the party.
Mcneil. turned to Andrew and said, "You'll never
see morning again." and upon his prisoner asking
wnv and what he had done was answered that he
was Id Niger and spy for the Lowerys and
so was Sanders0n. and they had determined to kill
them all. On the road to Moss Neck they were met
by Jonn Taylor, to whom the prisoners made
strong and passionate appeal for mercy, to which
he replied II oil the mulatO blood In the country
was In you two and movement OF my foot would
send you to hell would make It," Soon after the
prisoners were tied together and led TO secluded
spot about mile from Moss Neck, where they were
to die sanderson asked for time to pray, which,
after some consultation, was given him. In the
midst OF his applications for pardon ne was in
terrupted by blow from pistol and told to hurry
up and not TO pray so loud, as
GOD WOULD HEAR HIM ANYHOW.
When he had finished they were taken
to proper distance from their capt0rs
to be shot at when Andrew, who had been
working at his bonds ever since they were put
on him, broke them suddenly and rushed for the
woods, followed by the shots OF his enemies. Make
Sandersons body was found the next morning near
McNeil's mlllpond rlddied with bullets 1t was
said he was standing on plank over the race, and
at the first fire fell into the water still alive, and
crawling out on the land below was shot on the
ground where his mangled body was found.
For this murder John Taylor was arrested, but
held to bail in the sum Of $500. When Il. b. L0wery
heard this he remarked:-"We mulattoes must
carry out our own laws: l will kill John Taylor"
and on the morning OF January H. 1871, with
company OF soldiers within 200 yards OF him, he
and Boss Strong rose from the road. hundred
yards from where Sanaerson had been killed the
fall before, and at distance OF less than ten yards
shot the top OF his head of.
AN OUTLAW CONCERT.
After Andrew had told me this history and had
shown me where Sanderson and Taylor were
killed, ana where Henry Berry and Boss were
ambushed, we returned TO the store, where
for couple Of hours in q back room Steve
and Andrew "picked" the banjo, played on the
violin and sang negro melodies to an appreciative
and enthusiastic audience. Steve sings very we'll
and the peculiar airs with which he was accom-.
panied on the banjo were novel and exceedingly
pleasant.
A LODGING PAID FOR.
When we finally left Moss Neck 1t was for the pur.
pose OF finding place for nae TO spend the night.
About three miles up the railroad we came to the
residence OF Tom Chavls, welito-dO mnlatto,
where Steve engaged lodgings for me. telling them
to give me good supper and allow me to retire to
bed Immediately after, for was "cean done worried
out" and he would pay tue bill; and, liking point
to meet me the next day, the outlaws strobe away
toward the swamps.