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Transcribed from:  The New York Times July 9, 1877  by Nancy Hannah

  Beseiged by Kentucky Outlaws

  The Riotous Disturbances in Carter County – The State Militia Called out by the Governor

Cincinnati, OH - July 8, 1877  The Governor of Kentucky has, in response to the request of citizens of Carter County, called out the State Militia to aid in quelling the riotous disturbances that have been going on for some time in the eastern part of the State.  A company of men left Covington last night for the scene of the troubles, and another detachment followed today.  They will go to Grayson, county seat of Carter County , which has lately been besieged by the outlaws and aid the Sheriff and his posse in restoring order.  The nucleus of the gang which is defying the authorities is the notorious Underwood family, said to consist of seven brothers, all desperate characters.  They are reinforced by horse-thieves and “Moonshiners,” until they make it a formidable band for a single company of Militia to encounter.  It was this party that was recently pursued by citizens of Lewis County to Laurel Creek , where a bloody fight took place, with indecisive results.  The region where they are operating is mountainous and thinly settled.  Vigorous efforts will be made to restore order, but it is not apprehended that many of the outlaws will find their way to the penitentiary.   

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