The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1872-11-14


If was some two hours before the party re-
turned, which consisted of the two who went
tor assistance, together with George #, Sher-
hurn" and Ezra rasker, two of the Selectmen,
lnhn q. Mead, Esq, Justice of the Peace,
'nl i,".tor Hanson Then the party all gathered
fiuhd the remains of The murdered girl twas
solemn scene rendered more so if possible by
the WertneSS of the place, and the darkness.
through which flckered the light of the lantern
MI uncovered their heads as the surgeon, under
ne direction OF the authorities, lifted the body
from rs resting place. The face wore a calm
"'ll Pheasant expression. and showed only two
Very slight dbraSions. The neck bore plainly
lht prints OF fingers, showing that she was I'M
l"nhtedly Strangled. Her dress and skirts were
IN bunch around her neck, and dreadful
A. 1t may seem. the body was dragged through
The swamp. Then portions of the clothing were
removed by the surgeon, and spectacle was
presented that sckened the stoutest heart
present. Every person turned pale, and there
was not dry eye in the company. Evans
himself gave shrek of anguish that rang out
clear and frlghttul through the wild woods. 1t
was found that the nhuman tiend had not only
Slr'tngled his victim. but with some sharp in
>tiument had horribly mutated portions of
the body. 1t was CHASTITY scene. that those
VINO saw will never forget.
THE BODY REMOVED.
The clothing was carefully replaced, and ex-
trmporiZing rude litter. the party started from
~ amp IL WAS Impossible LOT Inem 10 ulahe
'ilhN progress out OF the forest, and ii was half
lh>l tour when they reached the hall over Mr..
N'ad'N store, where the inquest was to be held.
hr Sheriff ard Evans remained near the house
NJ Mr. Day. The prisoner was asked to point
cut where portion of the body had been con
rt1lei He hesltated at first. but as he looked
hIo the determined face of the officer he knew
Wei the best course to pursue. He said he
M"'ld 90 to the spot. Accompanied by Mr..
Drew, he went directly to Sherburne'S mill,
trtlhp> mile distant, and lifting rock the
MISSING remains were found.
THE EFFECT OF THE NEWS
Little did most OF the people of Northwood
realize, As they rose this morning what terrible
-'rit> mad been transporting in their midst dur
Au@ he darkness OF last night. They retired
"flN the mystery apparently as unsolved as
WIZ md rose Ia learn that Evans had confess ed
'h' murder, and disclosed the body; that it had
pen recovered from its dismal reSting-pace,
'n'i been laid ont in the hall in the village. AS
lhr news spread the excitement was intense.
Many could not believe il until they had actually
sa'lrj upon the lifeless form. From every di-
Irrllpn The people came croWding to the hall to
Irun The particulars of the terrible tragedy.
lr news went 10 surrounding towns, and all
'nruUgE tod y teams rs well rs pedestrians
have almost filled every avenue leading to the
Dutrr village. Many We're the anathemas
H- ucd upon the head of the murderer, and
H.trng that there might he violence shown him
pt officer took HIM quietly to his house in
STAFFORD.
THE INQUEST.
Arrangements We're at once made for the hold
Ia ut an inquest. Ira b. Hott, a State Justice,
lri ~ Coroner while the jury was made up
Hl Mr. Mead, John Norton and Enoch Fogg
SOME seven or more witnesses were examined
,uis afternoon, including Sheriff Drew and Drs.
lultlr and Hanson OF Northwood, and DR..
Nurphg al STAFFORD. Hon. George c. Peavy
STAFFORD tnntlrtpG the examination. The
uqle>t ht> adjourned until Monday 1t is not
Nt,Utblt that any important Information will
p" brought out At this hesring in addition %
flal - given above.
THE FUNERAL
N lnr victim viii take place on Monday, anG
SSH Tie the sad,ie>t day that Northwood has
'Ntr -rrH.