Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-06-15
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hous, and died al eight o'clock on Saturday
night.
The alarm was instsniiNgNeu md q large
party hastily srmed with suoh wespeNs as they
could ley their hands on rushed in seSrch Of
fhemuFdeIer.
Atlast towards 8 O'clock. in the morning, q
lcouhtiyman came to officer Bowling, and1old
him that Nicholas had Just been seen crossing
the railroad, sad making for the woods on the
opposite side. The officer Immediately drec-
ted the sesrchers 70 close up, and fire theiI
guns as a signal 10 the Others 10 com in, and
the party Immediately. proceeded to surround
the swamp IN which 1t was supposed the man
was concealed. After q few moments search,
Nicholas was found. His boots only were Yis-
ible. He had covered himself over with
leaves and branches, in such a manner as to be
completely hidden, with the exception Of his
feet.
The news of the capture having spread with
great rspidity, crowds came hanying 10 the
spot. The excitement and indignation Of the
throng threatened TO- surpass all bounds. II
was with the greatest difficulty that the officers
were able to Iestrain the multitude from exc.
cutting summary vengeance upon the ,culprii.
A short thrift and the nearest tree were at one
time the unanimous vote Of the crowd
The resolved aspect Of the officers, who pr, :
scented their reVoisefs and pressed the throng
back, finally auieted The poPulace, and they
consented to abide by the action OF the law.
When taken out of the woods, Balm feigned
TO be in a dying condition, He had made an
%attemptto commit suicide by cutting hisithroat,
but had failed 10 make any very serious wound.
A large cash was cut in his throat, extending
some three or four inches, and OF size sufficient
to adm it three fingers, but the windpipe was
not severee, and The wobnd, accordingly was
not ofa nature TO end his existence. A razor
case was found a few feet from the place where
Nicholas was secretee. When taken up, he
allowed his head 10 fall as one dead, and re-
fused 10 support himself upon his limbs, keep
ing his eyes tightly closed meantime.
On a further search; a pistol, knife, and
some papers were found upon him. These
articles were placed in the hands Of the Sher-
if of the county. Medical assistance was pro-
cured as soon as possible, but when the man
was bathed, aud the blood washed from his
face and throat, it became evident he was not
dangerously hurt. His look was sallOw and
brutal. His face; far from wearing The cadav-
erous hue of aman in the last agonies, was red
and infiamed; his eyes remained closed. In
person, he is 6 feet high: slim with receeding
forehead, dark complexion, high cheek bones,
and a stelid air. He said nothin from the time
he was discovered till he was lodged in the
county Jail at Riverhead.
Eye witnesse describe the scene ofhis cap
ture as one Of the most exciting events that has
ever transpired in that region. Hundreds Of
mem with arms in their hands, weary with a
nights wato hing, but eager TO inaict summary
chastisementu upon so hardened wretch, stood
cycling him as a victim already foredoomed. A
universal cry Of chang him. chang him."
went up from the multitude. Their cravings
for his blood was nearly Unsuitable. The
slower justice of the law seemed 10 some, too
lenient for the enormity Of the crime. That
theIe was no popular outbreak, is owing to The
firm attitude Of the officers and the skill with
which they managed aa operation 30 difficult
and hazardous.