Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1847-02-10

either the entire absence of all moral percep-
tons on his own part or else a conviction that
these no norable men were in that condition
| themselves. These letter refer to certain mat
| tiers connected with the murder of Mr.. Schmidt
as well as that of Madame Kunhardt.
1t appeared that the first intimation he had
that he was suspected was from letter sent
TO Posenna by some friend, dated February IL.
1t informed him of the maid servants deposition
and at the bottom of the page were these
words, Deleatur ct igni tradatur; piece of
advice which, strangely enough, he neglected
to follow. ~
to be the first successful crime of this bold as
sassn: though doubtless not the first attempt
ed. And bold enterprise it certainly was: in
broad daylight, in frequented street of popu-
lous city, TO introduce himself into the office of
an affluent and well-known merchant, and rob
him of his life and his money with so much "a
droltness, that the people in the house heard no
disturbance: and with so much self-possession,
that he was able immediately afterwards to pre-
sent hfnselfsat banking house and not only
cody demand cash for the stolen bills,but count
the money apd3 lsct his coin with degree of
Observation-Disclosures of manner that would
have been su8cient to disarm suspicion, had
any existed. .
He does not appear, however, to have been
quite SO much at his ease after the murder of
Madame Kunhardt. Circumstances there had
been less favorable; and if booty were his OBJ
ject, he had been disappointed. The maid Han
ne, to whom he spoke in the hall, asserted that
he looked very pale; as did also the cook at DIR.
HIS. She said that when he returned
home that morning his face was ashy white,
and his step unsteady; and that when he en-
tered the paror,he stood for some minutes with
his hand which visibly shook, resting on the
Bible. She has remarked the same symptoms
of agitation at the table whilst he laughed and
joked, and exerted himself to appear cheerful
and dsengaged; and although, during his sew
eral examinations, the system OF obstinate deni-
al he had adopted was never shaken, yet there
were moments wherein he betrayed irrepressi-
bhuconEus sion which he endeavored to make by a
Tf6lStait OF yawning.
Whilst in confinement, he occupied himself
chiefly in writing and corresponding with his
acquaintance. When he was released under
surveillance, his former congregation, disliking
TO receive him amongst them, subscribed
sufficient sunto provide him with a domicile
elsewhere.
He is described as middle-sized man, of pale
complexion, and black hair,which he wore COM
bed straight down on each side of his head. He
was generally wrapt in a blue cloak and thus
he went about paying these fearful morning
visits, with his mysterious snuffbox and dead
ly hammer in his pocket, bdng his opportu-
nifty.
The following remarkable passage was found
in his autobiography written precious to the oc-
currence of the events above narrated. 'sThe
fact that 1t is not customary to publish the his
tories and motives living persons,is sufficient
to exonerate me for having omitted to treat
openly on these subjects. The picture which
now paint is for posterity. The. colors will re-
main unfaded and the drawing correct. Many
mems thoughts have been laid open to me, and
their words and deeds have pronounced judy
ment upon them and be it longer or shorter, we
shall one day stand before the great Judge,
where the secrets of all hearts shall be reveal
ed, and all that is hid in darkness be brought
to light. Meantime wait my justification in
patience being so accustomed TO calumnitv,
that it has ceased TO affect unexpectedly since
| observe that it is not my honor, but their
own, that nv enemies iniure. To suffer for
righteousness sake is pleasing in the eyes of
God and man. | will hold fast the truth that is
IN Jesus, fight the battles of nv God unto the
death, and rest nv hopes on the promise of
the dying saint-'So, my son, shall the Lord
fight for thee.'