--The Forrest City Times says that pistols are worn more at present than at any time previous to the war, and shooting scrapes are of frequent occurrence.
--One evening last week at Forrest City, John Hinshaw was severely beaten over the head with a stick by Charles Taylor.  No cause given for the brutal assault.  --Source:  LITTLE ROCK DAILY REPUBLICAN, Sept. 2, 1873, contributed by Frances Cooley.