The Ouachita Telegraph - Stamper Murder Date: Mar. 2004 Submitted by: Lora Peppers ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** *********************************************** The Ouachita Telegraph January 31, 1867 Page 1, Column 6 SUPPOSED TO BE MURDERED Mr. J.M. Stamper, formerly a resident of this place, and living on the river above here, some few days since went out on the woods for the purpose of attending to his hogs, and has not been heard from. His friends have been searching for him but have not discovered even a sigh of the unfortunate man. His murderer or murderers have concealed his body well but there will be something to reveal the deed, some trace will lead to the discovery of the act. For a while the crime may be wrapped in mystery and in the mean time conscience alone will punish if the law is deprived of exercising its right but some day the author or authors will receive that punishment due the murderer. Harrisonburg (La.) Era The Ouachita Telegraph February 14, 1867 Page 4, Column 4 We learn that Mr. J.M. Stamper, lately murdered on the river above this place, had in his possession a fine gold watch and one thousand dollars in greenbacks. His horse was killed at the same time the unfortunate man was so brutally assassinated, as his friends have discovered the place and blood where they were both no doubt thrown in the river. Much excitement prevails in the neighborhood. Mr. Stamper had lately moved from Jackson parish, and brought with him a large drove of gentle hogs all in fine condition, almost every one, we are informed, have been killed stolen. Mr. Stamper was on his way to the place where they were butchered when he met his death. Is this affair to end here? Harrisonburg (La.) Era. # # #