The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-08-07
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The Tragedy I'm Chester County,
PenusyIyanta.


We have given an account of frightfuI tragod.
which took place in Chester county, Pa, on satur
day The following particulars Of the affair ar
copied from the Westchester Village Record:
Early on the morning above mention ed Consta
bic Lynch Of West Chester, in company with hiitor
Layman, proceeded to execute warrant which haC
been placed in their ha nds for the arrest of maj
named William Baugh. Baugh resided at what il
called Marisyiiie, the Conest0ga turnpike Baugf
was charged with infcting wounds upon a colOret
man with pitchfork; this the offence fol
which the arrest was to be made. The police off
GERS arrived on the spot at the residence of Baugh
about o clock in tho morning
naush was at the wood pile cutting wood. with
an axe ih MS hand when they drove up In light
wagon, The officers alighted-advanced to Bsngh
who asked Layman if he was an oficar Iavmap
replied that he had some business with him an6
Lyhch proceeded to read the warrant. At this mo-
ment Layman advanced towards Baugb who raised
MS axe over his head, and with both hands brough,
IL uoWn upon Layman, aiming at his head but
striking the collar of his coat, and penetrating his
neck, ihnicting wound of the most CHASTITY and
deadly character. The wound extended clear across
the neck, and is described as some three incbe. n,
more in depth
AFTER innIctlng this wound he again swung his
weapon aioft, TO deal another blow and Layman
VINO sprung back drew his revolver and fired 10
disable ,he right arm Of his antagonist The ball
struck the helve of the axe, and cIancino 0rayed
the shoulder of Baugh. and passed his neck. inst
missing IT, and grazing the chin. Baugh then
rushed on Layman, a struggle ensued fsvmap
threw him and jumped upon his body, and held
pair of handouts ~ ' ."
The struggle was long continued-some ton or
n1teen mlnutes-and was of the most desnerate
character Finally, his hands were manacIed, and
ne "Hs ,oreso INTO the wagon They then drove
fapiuly toward LionVille, Layman driving, and
constable Lynch guarding the prisoner. After
driving two miles, Layman became so pucb Ax
hausted with the loss of blood to require assist
ance-whispered to Lynch that he must summon
ald-as they were in the immediate vicinity Of
Eickers' Pottery. colored man who was workinc
IN the adjacent field was called to, who came for
ward, but refused to render assistance when told
that Baugh was in the wagon. Perceiving their
helpless condition, Baugh determined to frustrate
their efforts to obtain aid, and with the despera.
ton OF despair, made an attack on Lynch who held
loaded pistol in his pocket He seized Lynch by
ny the throat and attempted to force him from tht
wagon Lynch drew his pistol from his pocket
Baugh got hold of the pistol but with the aid of
Layman 1t was recovered by Lynch Baugh agair
seized the arm Of Lynch, making desperate effort
10 regalE the pistol and the pistol in the strurg
~as uiscnarged, and the contents entered the head
VI the prisoner at the temple and the ball lodged
2boye the eye, on the opposite side of the head
me wound was mortal: the prisoner was disabled
ana the wagon again proceeded forward with al
speed. " "
Constable Lynch was the ONLY party now not in
disabled condtion-and he reached Lionyille, Co
vered with blood, with his dying prisoner and des.
perately wounded companion.
Inc sensation created in that quiet country vii
lage, ON the announcement of such an arrival NAV
pe more easily imagined than described. Horror
selzed the stoutest heart, and quickly the crowC
gathered and the bodies of the wounded men wer.
removed from the vehicle to the hotel. The des
perate character Of Baugh was we'll known to Al
the citlZens: he had dehed the local authorities
| who had failed of an arrest-he had threatenr.
tnat an attempt to take him should be sealed will
| blood: and now he was captive before them gasp
ing ms last, with his bloody threatcnings awful,
! fulfilled.
| Notwlthstandiqg the horror of the chastity spec
| tacle, there was a mingled satisfaction that tn
| law had been vindicated, and the highest feeling
OF admiration were displayed on all sides at til
Sel-sacrihclng heroism of the men who had perile
Their own lives in their infexible determination
| execute their duty. Every one rejoiced that out
| lawry had not triumphed
| The wounded prisoner. Baugh. died in about a
hour after his arrival at the hotel
| me condition of Mr.. Layman yesterday mornin
| Monday was as favorable as could he expected
| lie IS entirely calm and collected. The danger
| rom inflammation in the wounded part and blee,
ing.