Last Wednesday, in Jackson, a most diabolical outrage was perpetrated upon Major HARTMUS, a merchant of that place, and who is a most estimable citizen and highly esteemed gentleman. Three of Brownlow’s militia, as we learn, met him on the street and proceeded to divest him of his valuables and arms. As soon as the Major had given up his pistol, he was fired upon by one of the miserable scamps, and it is feared mortally wounded. The shot took effect in his left side and passed through his body, coming out near the right hip joint. As soon as the shot was fired the “loyal” miscreants fled. The citizens endeavored to arrest them, but up to this time their whereabouts are unknown. The affair occasioned much excitement in Jackson, and is looked upon as being a most heinous crime against all laws, human or divine. In the name of God how long are the peaceable citizens of Tennessee to remain subject to the whims and caprices of such men? Is there no peace for us? Who will put a stop to such terrible outrages?
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 14 Sept. 1867, Page 2. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
