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FRUITS OF THE EXODUS.How an Infuriated Neira VentGunning For DeniHe to Panned by a Fa—e andShot at. But Resist* Arrest and Defends Htiaeelf With Fire Arnqa.Special to the Sentinel.Shelbyville, Ind., April 14.— This morning, about 6 o’^foek, a negro as black as the aceof spades, with blood in his eye ani a double-barreled shotgun on his shoulder, ap peared on the farm of |k[r. A. M.Wilson, about tee milessteth of tbisWilBon. anlt;f bis facity. Young Wilson, and bis father have always been pronounced Democrats, and tbeir neigh borstal ways knew where to find them Whenever a question of politics was being discuss ed. They both took an active part in the late election in WaAington Township, and very naUtrtUjFcaused the Republic*** oi ^balJIbeKBlf 4* feel a little unkindtowid themThe Public are coreClothingIn Central IndiannewCHDREN%Fitted especiallywithGOODS MAIBoth of the geotlelre^ disapprove of the late North Carolina exodus intoShelby County, and have not attempted to conceal their opinions concerning a party that would import negro paupers into a State for the purpose of carrying an election.At the time the bmtai negro appeared in the field, Mr. Logan Wil son, his son, A. M. Wilson, and David Worland were busy with a team raking stalks. It was evident to these gentlemen that the negro had no business with them ; but, on the contrary, that be meant murder, as the first question be asked was concerning the whereabouts of the man who lived over there, at the same time pointing to the bouse where youog Wilson lived. He stated that he wantefl to see that mao, as he intended to kill him. That he had understood that young Wilson was at Shelbyville on the day of the election and had struck him while engaged in a fight. When his deadly purpose became known, the wretch was told that the occupant of the house was over in an adjoining field at work and if he would go as directed he would have no trouble in finding his victim. The negro then left and went to the house of William Debaun, where be made a similer inquiry. After leaving the bouse of Mr. Debaun, he stftrted back in a run with bis shot gun on his shoulder to where the Wilsons were, threatening ven-[•wiaar*who has been petted by Republicans and encouraged to deeds of shame and blood.A warrant was placed in the bands of Constable Tbratl at noon to day, when that officer went into Washing ton township to arrest him but learning that bo bad been seen in tbis city during the day, Mr. Thrall returned without his game. About 3 o’clock word reached the city that the felon was seen over the river on the Michigan road, when another warrant was issued and placed in the hands of “Bud” Robertson, who, being appointed a special Constable, called to his assistance a posse and went in pursuit. The posse consisted of the following named persons: £. B. Amsdcn, Frank Cochi an and R. D. Flails. The negro was overtaken and commanded to stop, and when informed that the posse had a warrant for his arrest, be drew his shot gun, and when about to fire, some one of the officers shot at him, and it is thought that the ball took effect as the negro dropped his gun and threw up bis bands, but immediately rallied and picking up his gun made acrossThe i the Indpaper tl city :A yoi using ] dressing escape other c cation c ering, e tbe cuply igni her bail She sue her ap suit thtressesiincarcemor thperimei apply in lute foran open field into the woods. At a geanco and murder. Young Wilson j jat© hour to night, Constable Thrall, being unarmed and unable to meet j a, Ensminger and others, whof}rfIIft1ss•4e**the desporado, and seeing that if he remained where he was until the ne-gr6 approached that be would be shot dead in his tracks, he dropped the lines of his horses and fled to tbe woods for protection. The negro seeing bis innocent and defenseless victim fleeing for safety, pursued with bis shot-gun with both triggers cock-od, avowing that he would kill him if it took five years to accomplish his purpose. Mr. Wilson reached this city at 9 o’clock this morning, and after consulting Prosecutor Hackney, be filed several affidavits against the beast, and we will soon see what virtue there is in tbe law to reach such cases. The black and-tan Radical did not stop untill be went to tbe house where it was supposed Mr. Wilson would seek refuge. No one was at home exoeptMrs* Wilson and two ohildren who fled to the house of a neighbor for safety.Ho is tbe same negro who went to tbe polls on the dap of the election with an instrument fa bis hands that looked more like a scythe than it did like a knife. Ho is Ike same negro who threatened to knife any Democrat who should doakt his right to vote. He is the same negro who is responsible for the Myd that flowed on eleetion day Often Democrats were demanding that ao illegal votee should go into tho ballot box. He ie the same negro tha Jfctpeblieaao de*fended as be forjtefl attack andbreathed eengijijfcjr [against those who had not rtlW their baada against him. 8*)*#* same negrobad been deputized for the occasion, were still looking for the exoduster, that be may be placed upon trial for his couduct.The affair has created the greatest excitement here, as tbe villainousconduct of the negro is condemned on all bands.. Oliver Wanfi a King.Washington Dispatch to New York Herald.At a meeting of the select committee on the payment of pensionst bounty and back pay, last Saturday, Mr. O. M*. Wilson, of Indianapolis, after staling bis reasons why he thought there should be legislation to expedite the business of tbe pension bureau, was oaked by Mr. Meyers, of Indiana, what his politics were. He replied, “I am a republican.” Mr. Coffroth, the chairman of the committee, asked:M As you bavo given your politio«t have you any objection to sayi whether you are for tbeox-presif or Mr. 8berman.” it*Mr. Wilson replied, “I am far tel ex president for king, or tm M matter fer hie eon Fred to long a* there ie any democracy ruling.Altar Hr. Wilaon had m declaration be waa asked oifhfc ntotoment canoeUe*. Be replied that he did not. Mr. Iftbon iscoderstood to be a lawvar of proml-nonoe, and in fetor of too nomination of tbe cx preeident at Obieegp.Heavy Jenna Pants ft 00 per pair at Frank A. 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Wed, Apr 21, 1880
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