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Terrible affray. --On the 24th ult., a desperate affray occurred in what is called "The Strip," in Newton county; Mo., in which three men, Rev. J. J. Baxter, a Mr. Morris and a Mr. Rogers, were killed. The affray grew out of a dispute about a land claim.
ordinance reducing that Brigade — and to make such regulations with regard to the pay and duties and other matters pertaining to this temporary force as they may deem expedient, and report their action to the Council." On motion of Mr. Grattan, the Council agreed to meet on Monday next, to take up the amended City Charter. The Mayor nominated the following persons as police officers, and they were unanimously re-elected: Reuben T. Seal, 1st officer; Edwin H. Chalkley, 2d; Benj. M. Morris, 3d; Wm. N. Kelly, 4th; Augustus D. Quarles, 5th; Jno. R. Blankinship, 6th; Walter T. Bibb, 7th; and Wm. B. Page, 8th. For Lieutenants of the Night Watch: Gervas S. Truehart, 1st; Lewis M. Carter, 2d; Caleb Crone, 3d. On motion, Washington Gill was re-elected City Engineer. Luther R. Reins was elected Keeper of the Powder Magazine. Robert H. Higgins was re-elected Overseer of the City Hands. Wm. J. Epps was re-elected Messenger of the Council. Messrs.