The Democratic sentinel and Harrison County farmer. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1851-1852, 1852-07-14

some domestic, or out door labOrer, had
evidently heard the sounds, and was COM
ing down to learn the origin. Perceiying
that this must frighten the robber, the Colo
mel was revolving in his mind what he should
do to effect his object, when the hand that
moved the curtain became visible 1t was
grouping along the window frame for the
spring. Rapid as lightning yet noiselessly
and unseen. the old broad sword swept over
the Colonel's head and struck deep into the
wook work of the window. There was
stifed cry--a heavy fall-and the curtain
swept back to its place.
Rushing to the window, the Colonel threw
it open and looked out. He could see moth
ing, however, owing to the darkness--and
shutting it again, he fastened to procure
a light.
As he burst into the hall, laborer by
the name of Jones, who slept in the house,
appeared at the foot of the stairs.
Good God! Colonel, is that you?" cried
Jones who appeared agitated with terror.
"What is the matter?"
"Give me light" said Col. H.
He extended his hand. As the light
shone upon it, Jones, who must have been
| frightened terribly, saw that he was covered
with blood Starting back, he dropped the
lamp, which was broken to pieces on the
floor
The Colonel cursed his weak nerves, and
fastened up stairs for the lamp in his cham
Der. Mrs H. hearing the strange sounds,
and alarmed by the protracted absence OF
her husband, had already arisen and struck
q light. As the Colonel took it from her
hand, she saw the blood on his arm, and ut
tered cry of horror. .... ...
"It is nothing" said the Colonel. "a
; ro5ber was climbing in at the window, and
l have scratched him." ....
He entered the study, followed by Jones'
who shuddered at the scene which met his
. ewes. There was blood on the curtain, and
the ColonePs chair, which stood near it, and
on the wall. Across the desk, were the
Colonel had placed it, lay the broad sword
stained with blood
Something on the carpet under the win
dow attracted the eyes of Jones. lie stoop'
, ed to pick it up, but started back with sup
pressed cry. 1t was human hand!
f The Colonel picked it up, and held it by
lfeless fingers. 1t was still warm, anc
dripping with blood. 1t had been cut of
, Il ght at the wrist.
} Suddenly the Colonelturne pale. Wrap
l ping the member in his handkerchief, he
seized the light, and rushed up stairs.
"For heavens sake,' he cried witt
, strange agitation, "tel me if you know this
7 It is no time to stand upon ceremony
. Look?'
=, And totally regardless of the effect the
: horrid sight might have on his wife, thu
f Colonel in his agitation, threw aside thu
t folds of his handkerchief, and revealed tn,
hand.
Mrs. H. started back with horror But il
!, an instant, turning deadly pale, she bent ca
D gerly forward, gazcd moment at the hand
S and, with shrek, fell lifeless on the floor
The Colonel rushed out and met Jones
on the stairs.
1 ''Raise no ALARM" lie said in husk,
, tone.
: eco and saddle my horse, and bring hin
/. to the door. Quick"
+ AS soon as Jones had disappeared, th
v Col. went out to see if he could discover an,
:. trace of the robber.
# There was nothing left but blood-Whicl
n had gushed out in the grass like rain. Th
robber was gone. ....
l., Mounting his horse, and again teliin;
c Jones to alarm no one, the Colonel rode tc
the hotel.
g And laundering at the door some min
a utes. he succeeded in bringing waiter VIII
admitted him, staring in stupid wonder,
: see young Morgans father arrive at such
g time, and with so ghastly face.
y "Is Morgan H. within?" demanded til
1t Colonel.
II think he is, l saw him here in tn
e evening"" was the reply. "Shall L go Il
l. and see?"
e. "Show me his room," said thu Colont
N striding into the Hail.
s. The waiter preceded him up stair
ii Hearing suppressed groans he looked arount
The Colonel's hand was pressed upon hi
el brow, and his eyes fixed upon the dark spt
on the floor.
is "What is that?" asked the waiter.
"Go on! onp' muttered the Colonel, in S
H. savage and husky voice, that it had til
rt same effect as sharp bayonet, in sendn
y. the waiter forward
G. They reached the door Of Morgan's room
b, The Colonel wrung the door with his ire
l. hand, but the latch did not yield. The
with his fist he Numbered on the panel.
II No sound came from within.
'S "He is not in,' suggested the waiter
10 With rapid movement, the Colonel he
g the lamp to the key hole. The point of tt
m KEY was visible. The doorwas locked fro
'u the inside. - .. &
"Leave me-" commanded the Colone
~ y turning to the waiter.
~ Then placing hisnouth near the door,
an a., said, Morgan! | am alone-let me in.
ne W is your father that speaksH
~ AT the moment, short concussion, III
.se the report of pistol, sounded within Il
'nn room. Then some heavy body fell on q
/, floor. .. g
u, nc The Colonel staggered against the ba
VI mister, and the waiterwho was watching hi
W from below, ran up, crying murder, thlnkll
that he was shot,
bo "Hush!' said the Colonel. in a calmyoc
on standing erect, as pale as death, before t
waiter. "Go for an axe or bar" The do
h must be broken open. ay.
or In few minutes the lock was forced, al
ble the Colonel, followed by the landlord a.
others rushed into the room. There was
NJ human body extendad on the floor, whi
on was covered with blood. i.sa 't't' ~