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REMOVAL TO LAPoRTE.

At two and half o'clock this after
noon the prisoner was removed from the
jail, put in an omnibus, and in charge of
Sheriff Bartholomew and others, taken to
Laporte, there to be kept until the ex-
citement entirely subsidies.
Under the belief that Page would have
preliminary examination at two o'clock,
great number of persons congregatcd
about the Court House. Much care and
vigilance in the removal of the prisoner
was exercised. The omnibus was sta
toned ON the east side of the Jail to avoid
being seen, and Page was taken from his
cell through the kitchen out at back
door. A direct eastern course was taken,
and soon the vehicle and its occupants
were out Of sight, and comparatively out
of danger.
Many still discredit the story of the
prisoners removal, thinking it intended
to avert an attack; but should any imme-
diate danger be apprehended, convincing
proof Of the absence of Page will be
given.
HE DENIES THE CHARGE,
Page emphatically denies the charge
against him, and declares he does not
know Miss Ludolph. When told, how
ever, that she still lived, he hung his
head and would not speak.
CONDITION OF MISS LUDoLPH.
Miss Ludolph is able to walk about
the room, and conyerses freely. Great
numbers Of persons 60 to see her daily.
Several boys, while searching among
the debris, found the pistol used by Page.
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COnundrulnls.

What sort of throat is the best for a
singer to reach the high notes with? Ans.
"A soar throat.
When are soldiers like babies? Ans.
they are ''in arms
Why is selfish friend like the letter
P? Ans.-Because, though he is the first
in pity, be is the last in help.
When has lady more water in her
system than when she has cataract in
her eyes, creek in her back, waterfall
on her poll, and her shoes -tied?-
Ans.-When she has notion Gan ocean,
in her head.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1867-02-12
A Terrible and Bloody Midnight
Tragedy.
[From the Chicago Times, Jan. 18th. |

FROM the Chlcago Times, Jan. 18th.
A fearful tragedy, rivaling in its de-
tails the terrible massacre of the Deering
family at Philadelphia, during the past
year, was enacted at midnight, between
Tuesday and Wednesday. The scene of
the horrible affair was on the line of the
Pittsburg, Fort Wayne and Chicago
railroad, in Union township, Porter coun-
ty, Ind, about four miles North of the
village of Valparaiso, and 36 miles South
of Chicago. The murderer is named
Chauney F. Page, young man of hith-
erto good standing and considerable
means; the victims are his wife, her moth
Grand young lady named Miss Ludolph.
The two former were not only instantly
killed, but their bodiesNege partially con-
sumed in the burning dwellings set on
FIRE to cover the fendish deed; the latter
is fearfully nutilated and not expected
to recover. The contemplation of mur-
der in any Of its phases is revolving, but
the feeling ofdismay and terror is height
ened ten-fold when the tragedy is the re-
suit of family differences and infelicities,
and involves in its tragic results the lives
of the wife and mother of the perpetra.
tor. Powerful indeed must have been
the incentive and potent the determina-
ton which leads the intelligent mind to
the commission of deed of cruelty and
barbarity like the one under considera.
tion. A man in the prime of life, with
an unclouded future before him, blessed
with a competency of wealth, and re-
yelling in the health and strength of ma
turity, ruthlessly imbrues and ensangu-
ines his hands in the blood CT his wife,
her mother and an innocent little girl,
and then gloating over his fendish act,
applies the incendiary's torch to the fam
lily habitation, hoping thereby to conceal
the evidences of his crime, and eface
from all minds the remotest suspicion of
his guilt. This is = phase of crime which
shocks the sensibilities Of the most blunt
ed and peryerse, and excites thrill of
horror and dismay in every breast at the
crime, and loathing and detestation of
the perpetrator. Such was the deed
which was enacted Tuesday night. A
husband hitherto respected and esteemed
whose domestic infelicities had occasion
ed separation from his wife, acting up
on the impulses of an unrestrained i'm
agination wrought up to a paroxysms of
intensity by the sense of family troubles,
took the life Of his wife and her mother,
and then fred the house where they re-
sided, leaving nothing to indicate as he
supposed, his connection with the crime.
Providence, however, determined other
wise, and, though its friendly interposi-
tion, one of the victims survives to re-
late in detail his crime, and expose its
enormity and cruelty to those who will
not relax their efforts until his apprehen-
sion and execution expiate the offence
against the law and humanity.
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For SUNDAY.-The following is to be
read every Sabbath morning, just before
starting to church:
"Mary, do you remember the text this
morning?" aNo, papa, I never can re-
member the text, I've such bad memo
ry.' "Mary" said her mother, did you
notice Susan Brown2" "Oh, yes. What
a fright She had on her last years bon
net done up, pea green silk, black
lace mantilla, brown CATERS, an imitation
of Honiton collar,a lava bracelet, her
old ear drops, and such asfanl Oh, my!'
Mother-"Well, my dear your memory
is improving"
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1867-02-12

nsa- "Hasn your horse got the heaves?'
asked a customer "Heaves, is it?" ex-
claimed the apparently astonished owner.
HAn' if he's any the better for the heaves
be has EN-; if not, the devil bit has he!'
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1867-02-12

REPUTATIoN.-The two most precious
things on this side of the grave are our
reputation and our life. But it is to be
lamented that the most contemplate
whisper may deprive US of the one, and
the weakest weapon of the other. A wise
man, therefore, will be more anxious to
deserve fair name than to possessit, land
this will teach him SO to live as not to be
afraid to die.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1867-02-12

Two Quaker girls were ironing on
the samo table. One asked the other
which side she would take, the right or
the left. She answered promptly:
at will be right for me to take the
left, then it will be left for thee to take
the right"
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1867-02-12
mo- A boy once COMPLAINED Of hi,

ng-A boy once COMPLAINED of his
brother for taking half the bed. "And
why not?' said ismother; che is entitled
to half is he not2" "Yes, ma" said the
boy. "bpt how should you like him to
take all the soft for his half? He will
have his half out of the middle, and
have to sleep on both sides of him.
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Valuable Land for Sale.

.FFHE undersigned offers for sale go acres Of
-. land, adjoining the corporation Of Woods
field, on the South and near the land recently
sold by him, on which is to be erected a
Catholic Church. About 35 or 40 acres of
said land is cleared. Possession would be
given Immediately. f
dec1s 1866. JAS. R. MORRIS, !
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1867-02-12

GGSW We should never estimate the
soundness of our principles by our abil1
ity to defend them, or consider an objec-
ton as unanswerable to which we can
find no reply.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1867-02-12

GLOW does that look?" said Mr. Cramp
holding out his brawpy hand. "That,
said Amos, CLOCKS as though you were
cut of soap"
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1867-02-12

What is conscience? Something that
a guilty man feels when it thundevs.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1867-02-12
.THE scENE or. THE MURpER.


About four miles from Valparaiso, on
what's known as the "Chicago road, ;"
has stood fos 10years low, frame farm
house, occupied by Benz. Long and his
wife Emma. The house was situated
about 40 rods from the Pittsburg an
Fort Wayne railroad and about 10 rods
from the turnpike in Union township
The country around is exceedingly hilly,
and on verge of adeep ravine, surround
ed by stunted underground, stood the
house. Standing on ihe spot the scene is
beautiful. Coursing along slowly at your
feet is Salt creek, sinuous stream, which
loses itself in the forest miles beyond
North of you is dense forest reaching
of the limit of vision, while away to the
south is level plateau extending to the
town of Valparaiso. On the east is a
hill about fifty feet in height, through
whose centre passage has been cut for
the railroad. On the western slope Of
this hill stood the domicile within whose
walls was enacted the double murder
The house itself was, like most farm
houses, constructed with view to the
comfort and convenience Of the occupants
and consisted of two rooms, bedroom
and kitchan. The surroundings of the
house are in high state of cultivation,
the result of years of patient labor. In
the kitchen the murder was perpetrated.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1867-02-12

GLOW late you are, Frank Here, give
me your overeoat--iti is all powdered with
snow, and"
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1867-02-12

l pressed her gentle form to me, and
whispered in her ear if, when I was far,
Car away, she'd drop for ME tear? i
paused for some cheering words. my throb-
b,ng heart to cool, and With her rosy.lips
she said, "0h, Ike, your sich fool. "'i
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1867-02-12

SA-A lover has been pithily described
as man who, in his anxiety to obtain
possession of another, has lost possession
OF himself.
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LATER FROM VALPARAISO.

Especial Telegram to the Chicago Republican, ]
VALPARAISO, Ind, Jan. 1S.-The ex-
citement has in measure abated though
the German population are much exer-
cised, and threats to burn the Jail are
rife.
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THE DEAD.


During the evening, Page, the murder
er visited Valparaiso on horse back. The
last that was seen Of him was between 10
and II o'clock at the Gould house, in
that village. Here he left his horse, al :
SO his scarf, started away on foot. He
reached his residence about midnight.-
The inmates had all retired. The dwell
ing is a large farm house, the nearest
dwelling being about 20 rods Distant
stealthily he entered by the back door,
and silently approached the room occu-
pied by his wife and her mother, Mrs.
Long. Both were evidently sound asleep,
as the first sound heard by Miss Ludolph
who occupied room up stairs, was the
firing of shots with a revolver, fred rap
idly in succession. Both were shot
through. the body, in the region of the
heart. andinstantly killed. Not shrek
or groan was heard to escape, but ter
rible silence succeeded the reports of the
revolver. Miss Ludolph hearing the
shots, and ignorant of the cause thereof
hastily threw wrapper over her person
and decended the stairs. The moment
Page espied her, he fred again and again
each ball taking effect in her person. Not
satisfied with this, and fearful that life
was not extinct, after she had fallen to
the floor, he frantically seized chair
and belabored her body, until like in
death she lay insensibly on the floor. The
deed was one of develish generalization
The fearful tragedy was committed, and
he was too cowardly to face the conse
quences. To hide all traces Of the ter
flble affair, heiset fire to the, building,
and fed from the scene.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1867-02-12
ARRIVAL AT VALPARAISO.

EXCITEMENT AMONG THE CITIZENS.
When it become noised about that
Page had been captured, and was priso-
hea in the Jail, the people of Valparaiso
gathered about the streets, and in the
stores and groceries, to discuss the best
meth cd to be pursued in the disposal of
the murderer. The majority seemed to
think he should Immediately be taken out
and hanged; but, up to the hour when
Superintendent Nelson left, nothing rash
had been done, though the excitement was
very great.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1867-02-12
THE MURDERER ON HIS TRAVELS.

From all that can be ascertained, it
would appear that, after having accom-
plished his horrible work, Page struck
across the country toward the village of
Wheeler, station on the line of the
Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne and Chicago
Railway, distant two miles from the scene
of the massacre, and six miles from VAL
paraiso. There can be no doubt it was
he who was seen by sleighing party re-
turning from dance at Hobart.
Arriving at Wheeler, the wandering
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1867-02-12

scoundrel got on board western bound
freight train, and, after wearisome ride
of several hours duration, about o'clock
on Wednesday morning,
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1867-02-12
CAUSE OF TIE CRIME.

The immediate cause which led to the
commission of the tragic deed which has
cast pail over the community where it
occurred, is not definitely known. 1t is
supposed, however, that it was induced
by certain allegations in the bill filed for
divorce. The unhappy victim of devil
ish malignancy, could she speak from the
bloody shroud in which she is now en-
wrapped, might well exclaim;
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1867-02-12

"Niss Harlan, said Frank quietly,
"my home is very poor one-I am only
a FIVE hundred dollar clerk but am
sure my mother will receive you under
her roof day or two, if you can trust
me-"
"Trust youl' Minnie looked at him
through violet eyes obscured in tears.
"Ob, sir, should be SO thankful"
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-02-12
TIE FORCE BILL.

In speaking Of the project for substi-
tuting military governments for the
State civil authorities IN the South, the
National HtcHgencer says:
That policy is based on falsehood 1t
assumes that the people of the South are
unwilling 10 be governed 10y law, and
have lost their attachment to American
nationality, and their faith in the grand
destiny Of the American people Neither
Is true. The South was without law for
months after Lees surrender, but Ameris
can character asserted itself and pre-
served order until the Judge was restored
to his bench and thu sheriff to his Office
The surging tide Of national life, which
has bounded so violently through the
great heart of all the North during the
war, pulsates as yet leebly among PEG
pie impoverished, crushed, absorbed in
the sad struggle for bread. 1t needs hnt
the restotation of the old channels, and
they would yindicate more fully than
ever their attachment to the Union and
the constitution. Instead of resorting
those channels, the politicians are mad
enough to seek to destroy them
The leaders Of the old Republican
party are signing their,political death-war
rants. They are heaping up wrath
against the day Of wrath They arr
alternating the public confidence by
abusing power instead of nobly using it
By demonstrating that they believe il
force rather than freedom, by reyealin!
their incapaciTy rightly to employ tn,
fruits Of victory in healing the wounds o
the South awakening its dormant patriot
ism, and adopting the policy of reconcile
alton and forgetiulness If they pass thu
bill reported by the committee it will b.
the seYerest blow yet given to their hold
on the LeOple of the North.
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no "Copperhead.' Throughout the war
he was devoted friend of the Union,
and one>third or one-half Of his remain
ing fortune is represented by the bonds
of the United States, issued to prosecute
the war, and purchased by him while the
war was pending Oar statesmen could
have no better lesson than is thus afforded.
VIII they denOunce this pure and prlcti
cal philanthropist because he has given OF
his bounty to the poor and naked Of the
rebellion ?"
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STEPHENS s WATKINS,
WHOLESALE s RETAIL DRUGGISTS
CoRNER CoLIEGE AND UNION SrrrETs,
(The Old Stand Of STRETCH & FORBES

A FTER HAVING REFTTTED AND
"A Refmnished the entire establishment.
and having made large additions thereto
we are again ready 20 offer to the Public
every article usually found in a Druggist
Stock.
We have in store an extensive stock OF
Pure and Fresh Drugs, Medicines, Dye
Stuhs, etc, which for quality and purify
are unsurpassed by any other similar estab-
lishment in the country.
The great variety Of Eurorean and Anne
rican Fancy Goods, Fine Soaps, Toilet
Powders, Pomades. Brushes, Extracts etc
comprising invoices Of goods from Low &
Son, London; Coudray Societt Hygienique
and Lubin Of Paris; Balm and other repu-
table American manufacturers will b.
found most complete, and for beauty. ela-
gauce and utility. cannot fail 10 suit the
tastes Of the most discriminating.
Our assortment Of Cosmetics, Tortoise
Shell and Ivory Combs, Puhs and Borps,
Mirrors and other articles of that class.
being of the latest styles AMI of che most
recent importation, will compare with tlnt
Of any house in the South.
Great attention is paid to the selection
and importation Of Pure and Fresh DRUGS,
and none other are allowed 10 60 ont Of the
establishment
A splendid selection Of Imported and
Domestic Cigars, al fine brands OF Chewing
and Smoking Iobaccos, CARROTS Scotch
and Maccoboy Snufis, and every article IN
that line, constantly in store.
A most extensive and varied assortment
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-02-12

TaE Louisville Democrat saws that
some Of the charges against the southern
people Of unkindness to the negro may be
true, but they were never so mean as to
send one 10 the Massachusetts Isgisla-
ture The Tennessee Radicals, too, are
kinder 10 him than their brethren nearer
the North Pole No matter what ne
gro does, the law cant put him in the
Legislature for it. Lucky negro
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-02-12
DISGUsTED RADICAI-WHY LED
RFTTFR RESIGNED

Some days ago Mr. Ledbetter, Repre-
sentative from the counties of William
son, Maury and Lewis, resigned his seat
in our State Legislature The Columbia
Herald, of the 9th, thus refers to the
reasons for his course
Mr.. Ledbetter, according TO the report,
is an honest man and gentleman, notwith-
standing he was elected az a Radical.
When he went to Nashville, heSWas admit
ted into the Radical caucuses under the
presumption that he was one Of them, and
all If their plans were divulged to him.
But when he discovered what these plans
were, he, as an honest man and a gentle
man, to say nothing Of patriotism, was
compelled TO dissent in toto. In short he
was Disguised with the men and their
measures, and would have nothing to do
with them. This, of course, offended these
| fellows very much, and they gave him
the cold shoulder, called him traitor, etc
| He was elected as a Radical, and of
course the few Conservative gentlemen in
| the Legislature (so-called) felt distrust Of
him. Thus, finding himself out in the cold,
| Mr.. Ledbetter concluded TO resign At least
this is the only explanation that we have
been able to get of his resignation. While
we commend Mr.. Ledbetter for his honesty
and patriotism and sense of delicacy in re-
filsing to affiliate with the majority men Of
the disorganized mob at Nashville, we think
he owes il TO himself and to the county TO
give his reasons for resigning and 70 justify
| his course If it were only party plans that
he discovered while in the csucuses, he
would be irstifable in refusing 10 diVulge
| them, bus if as we believe, and as rumOr
states, he discovered plans TO snbvert the
government of this State and to add in
definitely 30 the ills that now affiict the
country, then he is bound By a solemn duty
to warn his countrymen to these designs
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Caught ia a Gale.

SAN Francisco, Feb. IA Victoria
dispatch states the American ship Biddle,
was caught in a terrific gale in Puget Sound.
She drifted on Rosenala Rocks, afterwards
hoated off and was lowed into Equaneall
harbor-brought in by the Sparrow.
The bark Aleonia, with cargo of wheat,
bound for Philadelphia, sailed yesterday.
The steamship Defiance, from Portland
Oregon, with five hundred barrels of four
for New York, left last night.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-02-12

MOBILE, Feb. ll.-Fire last night caused
loss of $4,000; insured for 100000; prin-
cipal sufferers, j, E. Smith Marshall &
Co.; Jackson, Burns & Goode; Furman &
Fordysk; M. Forcheimer grocers /; Nc
KiRdley & Room; F. Walden; Goode &
Cabeyser, cotton factors Clark & Co.; De-
berse & Co., druggists; Elder q Elsver.
wholesale hardware; Stetham & Co, boots
and shoes; A. Newman, clothing.
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New Recommendation propos,,so,,

NEW YORK, Feb. IA special from
Washington to the Post says: Mr. Bing-
ham will submit a new reconstruction pro-
position, providing that the States lately in
rebellion shall adopt the constitutional
amendment and agree 70 equal suffrage
that they shall not be represented in Con-
gress until they do this; and they are TO he
put under martial law To get in this
proposition, the House must vote down the
motion TO recommit.
The report that Secretaries Seward and
Stanton are soon to leave the Cabinet is
discredited
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IN CHAECERY Ar SPARTA.

Daniel Rice ct ala. vs.. John L. Beverage ct ais
and Sparta Burning Well Co. and others.
IN THISCASE ITAPPEARING FROM THE
i bill, which is sworn to, that John l.. Beve-
rage, VIM. Bradley, II. T. Mudd Barnabas
Smith, and the Sparta Burning Well and Oil
Tennessee: it is therefore ordered that publica-
ton be made rs to said noa-residents for four
weeks, requiring them to appear at the next
term otthe Chancery Court, to be holden at the
Court House in Sparta, on the third Monday in
March, 1867. to plead, answer or demur. etc.
or the same will be taken for confessed and set
Tor hearing eX parte, etc.
febl2-W4t P TURNKEY CLERK
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THE EI.OOD.
Great Destruction of PrOpardy-DRms.
Bridges and Mills Swept AWay-RsiI-
road Tracks Submerged

Providence, Feb. lO-A heavy rain
ON Saturday night caused a great freshet in
all the mill streams surpassing anything of
the kind since 1897. Dams and bridges
are carried away in various parts of the
State, and many mills. The loss by food
in this vicinity may reach 100000
Norwich, Conn, Feb. lO.-The heavy
rains which fell in this vicinity on Saturday
caused the Shetucket and Thames at this
placeto overflow. The lower part of the city
is inundated. The connection track be-
tween the New London, Northern, and
Worcester railroads is submerged. Trains
have been compelled to land passengers at
Aliens point, where they take steamer.
Many dams and bridges in this vicinity
are carried away. Damage done to mills
in this vicinity will amount to $4,000.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-02-12

OUR OFFICE, OVER -YCRK's BOOK
- Store, Union street. 10 BY 3o1z feet. or q
double once Immediately opposite. Also, for
on Brick Church Pike-a good dwelling and
outbuildings, with seveuty-tWo scTes or les.
Also three story brick store house, No. Is
College, near Broad
J. l. &R,W. BROWN, Agents,
febt-5ts Over IorEiF Book Store. Ini0n st.
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Robbery.

KEoxvILLE, Iowa, Feb. 1O.-The Marion
county Treasury was robbed last night OF
over $4,000. No clue to the robbers.