The northern tribune. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1847-1855, 1848-05-08
From the Philadelphia Saturday Courier
THE BRACELET.
BY HENRY LEGARE.


his seat in court beside his client.
Be comforted, Mary said Hartley, with a
pleasant smile, which went to the heart of the
girl the darkest of hours is the hour before
day
It's q dark hour for me now, sir, replied
Mary, resignedly, but with a tear in her eye,
"a very dark hour. but l trust in God. He
will not forsake the innocent
Continue your well founded trust, said
Hartley; 'lor those who trust in Him shall
never be confounded.
Commonwealth VS.. Mary Elmwood, inter-
rupted the Attorney General, rising from his
seat. Ready for trial in this case, Mr.. Hart
ley
we are, sir.
Stand up, Mary Elmwood
Stand up, Mary, whispered Hartley ; fear
nothing: God protects the innocent.
you are charged in this bill of indictment,
Mary, with the larceny of diamond bracelet,
the property OF Eliza Harg ave; value one
thousand dollars, lawful money of the United
States of America. How say you-are you
guilty or not guilty.
Not guilty!' replied Mary, in SO loud,
clear and vehement voice, that every eye IN
the crowded courtroom was fixed upon her.
You may sit down, now. Miss Elm wood,
said the Attorney General, evidently struck
with her manner. ANY objection to the jury,
Mr.. liartley?'
None, SIR
Then 1 will OPEN And the Attorney
General arose and addressed the jury. He al
luded to the youth and beauty of the defend
ant, trusting that they would have no effect
where the great ends of justice were concern
ed. He spoke Of the situation held by Mary
ia Mr.. Hargrave's family, the confidence
which, up to the time Of larceny, had always
been reposed in her, and admitted her pre-
vious estimable character. 1t was no doubt
her first ofence-an offence brought about, he
believed, more for the qualification OF fool
ish vanity, than from desire for the posses
sion of unhallowed wealth. She was about
to be married, he continued, when the larceny
took place, and the discovery OF her guilt only
prevented her nuptials. He was sorry for her
very !, but he must perform his duty, painful
as he should find the task and he went or
with the particulars of the case, evidentl,
making most powerful impression both OF
court and jury.
.Why Mr.. Hartley, said friend. What il
the matter with you: Why didn t you cross
examine Miss Hargrave more closely :
You will see, was Hartley's quiet reply.
James Bentley.
MIR, Bentley was called and sworn. He de-
tailed the fact of the purchase of the bracele
by Miss Hargrave. but could not speak posi-
lively to its identity. Miss Hargrave and hel
father, however, had done so, and their testi'
mony was quite sufficient for the purpose O
the Commonwealth.
Gross ex anime
mo questions, replied Hartley. Never
theless. Mr.. Bentley, you will please remain
in court
I'VE close, said the Attorney General
wondering. in common with every one else, Al
Hartley.s lukewarmedness. Our case is fully
made out
Go on with the defence, said the Judge.
Hartley arose, stated in q calm, quiet, but
emphatic manner, Mary Elmwood's simple sto
ry, only adding, that if he could account. al
! he hoped to be able to do, for the honorable
DO session of the bracelet alleged to belong L
Miss Hargrave, any idea of larceny by his eli
ent must necessarily fall to the ground.
A litter ran round the bar at the tritenes
and lameness of the story of the defence, Will
both Judge and Attorney General smiled a
its improbability. Old Mr.. Murphy idgettes
and fdgested, and We verify believe, vowed e
knock Hartley down, the instant he lett tn
courtroom. Duncan trembled for the safet,
of his Mary. Hartley. casting stern ant
dignifed look around. sat down.
Richard Bentley
'Mr. Bentley, take the stand. You hav
been sworn, sir said Hartley. think 70,
said sir. that your establishment made tn
bracelet alleged to belong to Miss Hargrave
Did it ever manufacture similar one.
1t did. sir,
For whomi'
For Mr.. VIM. Everhart.'
AT what time:
1T was delivered on tie 18th of July last.
Nov are rnv ne precise as to the time!
fHy ~ boll which have with me-
tl5o nate ,ntley. Cross examine.
10 auttt as led the Attorney Gen
ayal
William EveIhart.'
Here. sir