The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1872-12-04
The Assassination Of John J. Barre

We publish the following letter in relation
to the killing of our young and much lament
ed fellow w-c;izen, as there are o;her versions
cf the sad occurrence given:
BARRsvILLE, FLA Nov. 27, 1872.
MATTHIAS BARRE, ESQ, Newberry, S. c.
Dear Uncle: Ii becomes my painful duty
to convey to you and family, the sad 1ntelli-
gencc OF the death Of your sou, John J. Barre.
lie and my brother, James D. Barre, were
assassinated by parry Ct desperadoes.-
They were each shot at the same time aud
died yesterdgr-thcy were shot On last Sat-
urday evening. was telagraphed immedi-
ately of the fact. Ny father, Vim. }. Barre,
myself and my mother, left immediately for
them. Barrsville is 46 miles (private con-
veyauce) to Micanopy. When we reached
them on Sunday we found them sinking rap
idly. John was shot in the left arm and side,
arm entirely shattered, he was hit with
balls and shot; his arm YVES taken off as soon
as possible. but he sank rapidly until he died
on Monday. His dying moments were
soothed by his relatives and friends, who
were endeared to him by his many noble
traits of character. \ Drawer, truer or no.
bier man never lived. To You and family [
beg to offer my heartfelt sympathies in this
sadden and unexpected affliction, and to his
beloved mother | would say that his last
word WIS "mother' and his only desire TO
stay here longer seemed for bis parents. He
had every attention that could possibly have
been given to him-the best Surgeons the
State could afford-and any and everything
that could have been done for him was done.
My brother James was shot in the breast
with 9 bals-anv of which would have kill
ed him. had John buried at the Lutheran
Church near this place, in as nice manner as
could be done here. There were many Of
your old friends, who were here, who assist
ed and did all they could. If you think bes:
metallic coffin can be sent and will carry
his remains at any time to you all. | would
have carried it to-day but could not get 4
metallic coffin, aud coulG not have taken him
without one. Father was here and carried
Jm's remains with him. Any information
you may wish in reference TO the matter can
be obtained from him at his house near Lees
vile, he will write you in reference to the
matter anyway. Write me at Micanopy for
any particulars You may wish. Why John
and Jim were killed by these men cannot
fnd out They have escaped. have offer
cd reward for their arrest, and have done
aud will continue to DO all in my power to
catch them. will send, per Express, Johns
trunk, and will also send statement Of the
Indebtedness Of his estate Eere-for surgical
aid, funeral expenses, &c. will pay,in fact,
have paid all expenses.
John has been with me, enjoying himself
finely, since September. A few days before
his death he left Micanopy for' this place On
visit, was met here and killed by party
OF regular radical outlaws, what for cannot
say-no, nothing. Two nobler men than
John and Jim never lived or died. May they
rest in peace!
will write you again ir few days.
would have telegrsphed you when l found
John was shot, but he positively forbid it,
and begged that should not.
Your affectionate relative,
JNO, J. BARRE.