The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1868-12-29


lived on Little Muskingum river, about
one mile above the City bank Mills, and
six miles from Marietta, met his death, ON
last Saturday night, in manner which
leaves no doubt that he was murdered
He had been in town on Saturday even
ing, and had got his horses shod at
Thomas Painters blacksmith shop, after
which he started for his home. He was
found dead, next morning, in his stable,
with several gashes in his head, which
must have been made by the use of a
club. His horses were loose in the sta
Bile, and the supposition is that he was
attacked just as he entered the stable,
and before he had time to secure the hor-
ses. When he paid his bill at The black
smith shop, he had about $500 in his
possession; and when the body was
searched, this money could not be found.
The disappearance of the money is suf-
ficient to dispel the theory that the man
was trampled to death by the horses
Besides, the animals are..known to be Of
gentle disposition, and not apt to make
a vicious attack upon any one. 1t is ey-
identity a case of murder, and the mur-
derer was no doubt aware that the de-
ceased had money, and killed him to Sc
cure possession Of it. s7s'ri Els.' g
!, Mr.. Jet was about 81 years Of age,
and was a brother to +, o. L. Jett and
cousin to Frank E. Jet, both of this
city. He had no family, and lived en-
tirely alone, doing his own work both in
the house and on the farm, except in har-
vest time, when he, employed assistance
to gather his crops. A German woman,
heweyer, living in The neighborhood, did
his baking for him, and She it was who
discovered his body in the stable She
went to his house, on Sunday morning,
with some fresh pork, to give to the de-
ceased for dinner, and not finding him
there went to the stable in search Of him.
She was Mortified when she discovered
the body, and Immediately gave the
alarm. =, n .h-~. SO a.
1t has been but short time since Mr..
tJetts house was entered by thieves, du-
ring his absence, and robbed of S340.
Coroner Hart visited the scene of the
murder, on Sunday. A jury was empan-
neled, and, after hearing the evidence,re re-
turned verdict that the deceased had
come to his death at the hands of some
person or persons unknown.-Narietta
Times, Dec. II.
We clip the following additional in.
telligence, relating to the trial Of DEvoL
from the Marietta Times Of the oath
inst: zi3 is-a1y sJ
WEDNESDAY MORNING, 9 O'CLOCK
Court met pursuant to adjournment.
Alexander Morehead was called by the
counsel for the prosecution, but his tes-
timony was unimportant.
Simeon M. Deyol, the prisoner, was
then sworn, and gave his testimony. 1t
was, in substance, as follows: He was
at his father-in- laws house on Saturday
until 4 or 5 o'clock in the evening, when
he started for home he went home and
remained there all night; did not hear
Of the murder until Sunday night; had
difficulty with Sink Richey and Bill
Ricbey 1.-The former struck him on the
nose and caused it to bleed +; this accoun-
ted for the blood on the handkerchief
he made the billy to defend himself
against these men. 80
The counsel for the defense announc.
ed that they had no further testimony
to submit, and asked for decision.
The Court decided that the State had
failed to make out case against the
prioner, and ordered that he be dischar,
ged from custody.