Cass County NeArchives News.....Wiggins, Mr. killed two Pawnee May 20, 1858
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Nebraska Advertiser (Brownville, NE) Thur May 20, 1858 Page 2 May 20, 1858

Indians Killed
   We are informed that two Pawnees were killed near
Plattsmouth, sometime last week, by a Mr. Wiggins. Our
informant says that Mr. W. was riding alone in his
wagon, when he was attacked by two Indians, one of whom
he immediately knocked down with his whip-handle. The
second Indian drew a rifle upon Mr. W. and was in the
act of firing, when he seized the gun, and discharged
the contents into the body of the Indian, causing
instant death. Upon examination of the first Indian,
he was found to be mortally wounded, and in a short
time died.
   Much complaint is made in that vicinity of the
theiving propensities of the Indians and a 
determination is expressed among the whites to get
rid of them, if necessary, by forcible means.--Omaha Times.

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