Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1876-10-19

state that Smith had tried to borrow the money
Of Mrs. Thayer. but bad failed. The scene of
the murder is laid on a little travelled road,
about four miles northeast from Bucksport VIII
lage and fourteen miles from Bangor. Saun-
ders was subsequently released by the Officers
as suspicion pointed more strongly TO Smith.
who was arrested Saturday night by Sheriff
Devereux, and Sunday coroner held an in
quest at the scene Of the murder, allowing no
particulars to be given out. 1t will be contin-
ued at Bucksport village Monday. Smith is de-
scribed as about forty years old and As hard,
bad looking man. He has followed the sea for
u living and has been captain of a vessel.
Hundreds of people focked to the scene of
the tragedy Saturday and Sunday, and the wild
est excitement prevails. II is one Of the most
horrible affairs that has transpired in this State
for years. if it was ever equalled before"
We learn the following additional par
ticulars from Sheriff De,ercux. who made
the arrest of Smith Saturday night. 1t APP
pears that Smith passed Wednesday night
at the house of Trim. aud Thursday night
at the house of Mrs. Hartman, who lives
a short distance from the scene of the
tragedy. As late as Friday night after
sunset. he va. seen by Ms. Hartman,
lettering around her premises. On Satur-
dav when the whole community were hor-
riiied at the report of the murder and has.
tening TO the scene. Smith remained at
home in Bucksport village When first
informed by neighbor Of the bloody
deed, he expressed no constituent nor
horror, although he was known to have
seen the murdered woman. only few
arrest him. he was not at home, and
watch was stationed AT the front door to
ascertain when he returned An hour or
two after. Smith was found IN the house,
and must have gone in through the cellar
way.
On being arrested. he asked no question
OF the sheriff a TO the reason OF hi arrest
On search OF the house. his coat quite wet
wa found snd Smith explained it by say
ing that he bad just dyed ii. where it was
worn threadbare and had turned white
The dye however WAS applied 10 the front
of the skirts OF the coat. here il MAS little
worn. His shut vas clean. and evidently
put on that day hut Smith said lac had
worn II several days.
Spots of blood were found on his vest
aud also on his pants. Smith accounted
for them by saying that he had shot a rab-
bit day or two before while cunning.
On being asked what he did with the rab-
bit. he said he carried it Il piece and then
threw it away.
The Sheriff aud his aids thoroughly
searched Smith house. but could find moth
ing which could through any light on this
awful crime.
The hour on Friday night Al which
Smith returned cannot bc ascert aimed. His
wife had been asleep and says that Smith
came up stairs spoke to her and then went
down again and remained some time. aud
that she tell asleep a second time.
Smiths explanations of many suspicious
circumstances are confused aud contradc-
o:y,and many Of hi, admitted acts are I'M
accountable.
Since his arrest, he has become silent
and uncommuIlcatiye.
The general opinion OF the public is that
Smith is tie guilty patty, and his intimacy
with saunders during the week OF the muir
der tends Ia throw more or less suspicion
en- Saunders. that he was an accomplice
in some way.
The Coroners inquest are still in ses-i ion
aud the information they have obtained is
not yet made public.
A we 90 10 press. we learn that Prescott
Heath. OF Bucksport, has just been arrest
ed in this city by request OF the authorities
OF BnckspOrt.