Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-12-12

Ealowers. He entrusted the Whole secret to one
alone, whom ho appointed to the command of his
truoo during his absence end forthwith proceeded
10 Genoa more to recoRnorc the position Of Gf-
fairs there, than for any idea Of immediate sue,
cess lie assumed the character of a lGwel-mrr-
chant which he able to support from his
knowledge Of gems, and the cuautity of iewelry of
various kinds amassed during long course OF
plumber, which he had not dared to dispose Of near
home, lest it should lead to his detection.
in Genoa bis person vas utterly unknown, and
the faint rumor Of his name which had reached
that city had borne withit correct description OF
his appeara so that there seemed but little
chance of his expedition thither being attended
with danger. The house he inhabited the
property Of Lorenzo Monti: be- had ascerlained lis
situation, and the name of the person, who had the
charge of it, during his conversation with its ow-
ner. It easy TO forge letter addressed to this
agent, and this be scruped not to DO. HIS care in
locking and securing his door may be accounted
= fer IN the principle that en- evil conscience
in some way or other to be the parent Of cowur-
6iee,
His plan from the very first, prcsperel beyond
his expectations, but it was communication from
his confederate that urged him to its completion
somewhat sooner than he had hoped for. This was
the news Of the dangerous illness Of Lorenzo Mon
Il, and the certainty that e had executed will in
favor of Blanca. The hope of large reward
stimulated this accompllce to abet Bertoni's villa
ny with all his ability. He managed to have the
messenger despatched to Genoa 10 inform Blanca
of her uncle's death waylayed and imprisoned, so
that she might be fairly secured before she became
acquainted with her accession of fortune. OF
course, Berloni's idle talk about destiny, and the
mysterious tone he had assumed in his conversa-
ton with GIOVANNI, were mere trick to work upon
the ugitated mind of q ruined and desperate man.
Once welded TO the wealthy heiress, he doubted
not that he would be able to purchase safety from
the laws of his country and dissolution from its
church, and that at distance from the scenes Of
his former dcpredations he might pass the remain
der OF his days in ease and aillucnce.
The captive messenger, however, had effected
his escape from the custody Of the brigands, and
made his way to Genoa where no arrived the very
night before the marriage. He was acquainted
with Bertoni's person, though not with his real
character, having frequently him with his late
master. He CHANGED to observe him in the street,
aud at once suSpectlng that all was not right, for
bore to make himself known, and moreover had
the precautiou to inquire something about the pre-
sent circumstances of the Months before acQualnt-
ing them with his Grand The news Of Bianca'S
intended narriage-the person he had recognized
being pointed ont as her betrohed, excited his as
toni>hment still more, especially as BortOni had
here assumed the character OF jewe-merchaut of
Florence, whilst to the late Signor MOnti he had
represented himself as a gentleman Of Naples.
Confirmed in his suspicion Of foul play, and Ia.
King his own late captivity into consideration, the
messenger began 10 leel assured that some how or
other the bridegroom Of Banc Monti was connect
ed with the brgands. He revolved these things
through the night, and on the following morning
went and told his tale to the proper authorities
Bnrtoni's residence was broken open and searched
The cabinet containing his Jewels was ransarked
and the drawer, the contents of which he had so
carefully kept enIed, was found to contain Sc
yera letters from his confederate detailing various
Gtrocous transactions, and revealing, amongst
other things that The death Of Lorenzo Month had
been accomplished by poison. Armed with these
proofs of his guilt, the officers pursued the cnlpril
on TO the house of tie Months aud there apprehend
ed him, Us before related
Westerns appearance at this critical moment
was 10 more than extraordinary coincidence
He had been detained in England by the double loss
which his family had sustained in the death of his
elder brother and his aged father. The former had
been killed by fall from his horse, and the latter
had died after few days Illness brought on by
grief for the loss of his son. The painter was now
Sir Godfrey Western, and, as soon as he could es-
cape from the whTl OF business which had detained
him in Englanl, he set out for Genoa Meanwhile
he had written 20 Blanca, detailing the causes of
his delay, but his letter had never reached its dcsti
nation
bsrtoni was traeo ana eNecGed' TIE marriage he,
am,hnru in order tbo, the Ee;ress nf W Ma
migh moi bear the disgrace Of beipg the widow of n
mnn who had died as a criminal, even far a single