North Arkansas Gazette

Batesville, Arkansas

September 28, 1867

Page 3

 

The Raid Into Fulton County

 

The Little Rock Gazette, in commenting on the outrage committed by the Missouri melish, in disturbing the Circuit Court then in session in Fulton County, and murdering a citizen, a full account of which appeared in this paper last week, says:

 

“We trust the governor will at once investigate this outrage, and make a demand upon the executive of Missouri for the miscreants who perpetrated it, that they may be brought to justice.—Under the leadership of Montgomery and Babcock, the Missouri militia has become as notorious for murder and rapine as the brigands of Italy or the guerillas of Mexico, and against the raids of these outlaws the citizens of our border counties should have protection.  The invasion of the state by armed bands, interference with the administration of justice, and the capture and murder of citizens are acts of war against the commonwealth which merit prompt punishment.  Let the governor vindicate the dignity of the state.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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