New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-09-09
Assassination in Richland Parish.
The Delhi lRiehland) Chronicle, of th
sixth instant, contains the following:

The Delhi lRiehland) Chronicle, Of The
sixth instant contains the following;
One Of the most diabolical and cowardly
murders II was ever our duty to chronicle
was committed near Alto, in this parish
last Tuesday night, under the following
circumstaIc
On the night above named, two men, o1
rather devils incarnate. rode up to the gate
Of Thomas Archibald. ESQ, one of the most
prominent. highly esteemed and worthy
citizens Of our parish, and hailed. A coloGred
man went out to learn who they were and
what they wanted, and was soon followed
by Mr. Archibald, himself, Nho walked
slowly to the gate and leaned upor it as
he did so he was asked, is thaU YOU, Mr.
A-chibald?" and, before he could reply,
was shot through the heart with a heavy
load of buckshot, and fell dead instantly.
The two murderers turned and rode off in a
gallop toward Alto. The neighborhood
was soon aroused, ana before day the
whole western and middle portion Of the
parish was being SECURED by an immense
number of armed men, white and black in
the most intense state OF excitement; for
Mr.l Archibald was extensively known and
universally liked for his genial and cheer
tul disposition.
A private letter, received at this Office
next morning, states that the people knew
WuO UutV were uuuuluS, UuG Cdlleu no
names where they went. lest the murderers
should be apprised Of the fact. We hope
they may soon be overtaken and meet wit b
speedy and just punishment at the hands
OF an outraged community.
We can not imagine what could have in
duced any parties to have assassinated
Uncle Tom Archibald, for we never knew
a more pleasant, social and agreeable ger
tleman, and did not suppose he had an
enemy in the world; thought he had the
good will and friendship OF every one who
knew him.
He leaves a wife, one daughter and an
innumerable host of friends to mourn his
loss and avenge his tragic death if they ever
find the assassins.
ghe Richland BeGcOo of tho sane date,
in speaking of the deceapd, says:
The writer oonscientiously believes that
he utters the sentiments of hundreds of the
best people IN North Louisiana in stating
that no man ever lived to stand higher in
the confidence, respect and esteem Of his
neighbors, friends and acquaintance than
AIR. Thomas Archibald. He was a man
truly loved by all good people who knew
him. The assassination of no man in our
parish could have sent more thrilling.
painful and astounding shock throughout
the circles OF society in which his name was
Known. he was mau WIN OrlSnl
beaming open and delightfully."- pleasing
countenance, fine feelings, Ia liberal,
warm and honest heart, and verify
noble soul. Many, many indeed are the
dear friends who miQgle their tears Of
sorrow with those of tue sorely bereaved
wife, daughter and relatives of the de-
ceased: The writer, though a comparative
stranger pens this article with heart too
full for utterance. We could but love the
man at sight for the many sterling quail
ties Of head and heart so distinctly clear
and plain to be seen and read in the happy
expression of his face. He has been for
many years substantial and consistent
member Of the Presbyterian Church, and an
honored and beloved member of the Ma
sonic fraternity. among the brethreb IN
which organizaions Ais purse was oSer
open and his heart ever enlisted in any and
all charitable dispensations, actuated by
the purest m0eives of benev olence. flowing
from true Christians heart. The dear
loved 0nee yho now mourn bis loss are con-
doled with the sweet hope that his soul
has winged ito fighs % Gle spyit world %
reign ie blissfJ jmmogesliT. So Gwo5O jS