Connecticut western news., 1873-09-26
The Huntington. l.. l., Case.
A Condensed History of the Affair iron
 the Opening.

The Huntington. l.. l., Case. A COndensed History of the Affair from
 the Opening.
 So much interest has been evinced in every article relative to the Kelsey affair at Huntington, l.. l., that we re- publish in condensed form the main features, from the beginning up to the present time:
 On the 4th of November last, Charles G. Kelsey, farmer residing at Hunt ington, l.. l., attended an evening po- litical meeting. At it's close he started to return to his home, when he was suddenly seized by party of men heavily masked, and hurried into Platt street, about one block from the main avenue. On reaching an open lot in the rear of Mrs. Oakley's dwelling, the party halted, and awaited the arrival of achievements, likewise masked.
 MT. Kelsey, after recovering from the surprise of his sudden arrest. turned upon his captors, tore the masks from the faces of two, and, recognizing the assailants, shouted, "I know you-you will repent this!' lie struggled des- perately to free himself, but was un- able to cope with so many persons. No explanations were offered by the strange men for their conduct, and without any ceremony beyond that of posting watch CTS, they began their work. The hair and whiskers of Kelsey were cut close to the skin. He struggled for his life, but was quickly overpowered. Several of his tormentors held him securely, while others proceeded to remove his clothing, and in few moments he was striped to the skin. The night was in- tensely cold, and the subject of the out rage shivered fearfully. A man ap- preached with pail of hot tar, another produced bag of feathers. Kelsey made one more attempt to free himself. He was again seized, and supported in an erect position. A masked person stepped up to him with pail and brush, and began the washing with boiling tar.
 As soon as the body was covered to the satisfaction of the men, one ap- preached and threw handful after hand full of feathers upon the body. It was then about ten o'clok. Several persons were at the time in the house of Mrs. Oakley. Dr. Banks requested MT. Wood to go to Mrs. Oakley's house, and upon the latter agreeing, he found therein Royal Sammis, Mrs. Oakley, Miss Julia and Miss Abby Smith. The introduction of ladies into the scene was made shortly after. All the party went outside, one carrying lantern. Reaching the spot of the outrage, the Ian sern was swung about Kelsey to en- his frightful condition. Kelsey was of boots, he flung it at the lantern. The victim then took a turn, towards the gate, as if endeavoring to escape. Some back" Then he was brought back and kept standing three or four minutes, and then some one said "Let him go." There were four or five masked guards around him.
 Subsequently, it is supposed that Kel- sey went directly to his room, for he was heard to go downstairs and out into the yard. That was the last ever heard of him by his friends. A bucket was found in the yard, and it was evident that he had gone downstairs to get water with which to wash off, if possible, some of the signs of the outrage to which he had | been subjected. The next morning,
 
 dences of 0 desperate struggle were hoofs and wheels which led toward Lloyd's Beach, point about five miles from the village.
 That same day, and on the same beach, two little boys found 8 shirt, boot, two lemons, and necktie, which were identified as having belonged to Kelsey. The shirt was blooky. The lemons Kel sey had purchased for his sister before going to the meeting already mention | ed. The boot was the mate to that which he had thrown at the man who held the lantern while he and his friends were gloating over the misery of thei, victim. On the succeeding day James Hood, who lives on the beach, said that he saw tive men in boat the night be- fore near Lloyd's Pier. There was { large bundle in the boat when she went out, but when she returned the mer were in her, and the bundle had disap peared.
 Soon after the disappearance, Henry F. Kelsey, the brother of Charles o.
 complained before Justice Monfort, anG alleging that his brother had been mur dered, demanded an investigation. A
 his request, and upon his affidavit, Jus tice Monfort summoned Dr. George B
 Banks, Royal, John and David Sammis
 Claudius B. and Arthur Prime, an(
 many others who were supposed to hav witnessed the deed, and held 8 secre investigation. The result of the exam ination was the indictmentof Dr. Banks Royal Sammis, and others for riot ant
 assault. The trial was set down for tn 18th of September, but by an orde from Judge Barnard recently issued tn case was transferred to the Court o ; Oyer and Terminer, which will meet il October.
 About noon on Friday, August 29th two oystermen in Gold Spring Harbo saw an object floating between tha point and Oyster Bay. They rowe' i towards it, and on taking it aboard dis , covered that it was portion of human F body, which had evidently lain in tn , water for long time.
 The upper part of the body down t the waist was entsrely gone, and tn , feet had also disappeared. A pair c I pantaloons and drawers covered tn , legs, which were comparatively we1 f preserved. The pantaloons were but r toned around the waist. The pocket C . the pantaloons contained gold watcE
 chain, and the opinion being prevalen |, that the remains were those of Charle 7 G. Kelsey, Coroner Baylis sent for hi s brothers. Henry F. and William, wh ! came speedily at his request. As 500 . as they saw the chain they identified ', as that of their murdered brother, an ? explained that on the night of his dis f appearance, and doubtless after tn |. tarring and feathering, he went to hi Q room and took off his watch, which we ,. found there the next morning without 2 2 chain. They were positive in the
 identification of the chain.
 The body was found nearly opposit
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