Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-18
Larkin Still in Custody And to Have a Trial
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No further news in addition to what was
given in the CHRONICLE, was obtained
from the seat of war, so-called, at
RogersEille, until the If arrival of
the IL O'Clock train yesterday
we have reference to the rumors about the
apprehensions of lynching United States
Deputy Marshal Geo. T. Larkin, at Rog-
ersville, he having killed Art. Larldn, a kins-
man, in the attempt to arrest him on war
rant for violating the revenue law.
COL H Reeves returned on thatttrain.
He went TO the scene of action, not in his
official capacity, but simply to investigate
the matter, and, if found necessary,
protect Larkin from any outlawry.
After reaching Rogersville, Col. Reeves
found that the rumors which had reached
Knoxville touching the fear of lynching
were very much exaggerated. He found
that although Larkin had been roughly
handled when arrested at Morristown,
Sheriff Bleyins had taken the handouts off
before reaching Rogersville, and he was
very well treated. He had not been locked
up. but was kept under guard at the
house of Kit Spears. Col. Reeves
found no excitement whatever and no ap-
prehensions of lynching, but Sheriff Blevins
declared his intention to protect the prisoner
at all hazards, should any attempt of the
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Colonel Reeves found to be about as report
ed at first, but the killing took place "a
miles from Rogersville, and Art. Larkin
was killed almost instantly. He
was buried Thursday. An investi-
cation was to be had yesterday be-
fore John Spears, Esq, on an application
for bond, and the case viii c2me before the
next term of Federal court.
Col Reeves, as were all Rogersville, was
very much surprised at the arrival of Capt.
David Newman, with his detachment of
twenty-five of the Knoxville Rifles
at that place yesterday moaning,
They arrived at the Junction about II
O'Clock Thursday night, and set out a-foot,
marching into Rogersville about o'clock
yesterday morning. Fortunately it was at
SO early an hour that not much excitement
was created, and they procured breakfast
and set out on the return Immediately, re-
turning here at II o'clock.
Col. Reeves, as we have stated, did not
learn of the order of the governor COM
manding the rifles to repair to the scene
telegraphed to Capt. John P. Smith to
have Capt Newman hold his men in redi-
ness, but not to come unless he ordered
them by telegraph. When he reached the
scene he found no necessity forit, and made
no further effort, supposing, of course, they
would not come.
In this connection it is proper to correct
misrepresentation that grew out of our re-
port that it was by order of Capt. Smith
that the Rifles were to proceed to the juno
ton and await further orders. Capt. Smith
had no authority, and gave no orders, but
Capt. Newman acted wholly under
direction from Governor Hawkins,
to whom he telegraphed second time, with
reference to obtaining special train. The
governor it is to be presumed, thought there
was imminent danger, from the report that
reached him, and not being acquainted with
the location, ordered Capt. Newman to pro-
ceed at once. making the best arrangement
| for train that he could, assuring him that
the State would bear the expense.
Capt Smith had made arrangements for
transportation, in the event that Col. Reeves
ordered the Rifles to come, but in no other
event. Capt. Newman, however, consid-
cred his orders from the governor impera-
live, and consequently secured train and
went, without awaiting Col. Reeves order.
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