The Alexandria Herald

HORRID MURDER.

LITTLE ROCK, (ARKANSAS) SEPT. 10--A most shocking murder was perpetrated a short time since, near the dividing line between this Territory and the state of Louisiana, on the person of a Mr. Scamps, of Natchitoches, by a monster in human shape by the name of Morrow.

The circumstances of this murder, as briefly related to us, are as follows: Morrow and Scamps were travelling together, the former on foot and the latter on horseback, Having stopped for the purpose of taking refreshment, Morrow watched an opportunity, and knocked out the brains of his companion, and then severed his head from his body. After which he rifled the pockets of the deceased of what money they contained, took a pair of pistols and some wearing apparel also belonging to the deceased, and set off to make his escape. In his hurry to make his escape, the murderer left a valuable horse belonging to the deceased, together with a pair of saddle-bags containing a considerable amount in money, which is supposed to have been the object of the murder. He left the headless body of his companion lying near the road, where it was shortly after discovered, together with the horse &c. by a party of Indians, who immediately gave the alarm.

Pursuit was promptly made after the murderer, and we are happy to state, that he was overtaken and apprehended in Hampstead county. It is said that his clothes were stained with blood, and that he discovered evident marks of guilt when taken.

We understand that the murder was committed within the limits of Louisiana: if so, the murderer will probably be delivered to the authorities of that state, to receive the punishment due for so shocking an offence against the laws of God and man.