The Middlebury galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1848-1850, 1848-02-15
MISCELLANY.
Written for the Phil. Saturday Courier
FROM THE PORTFOLIO OF A
PRACTISING LAWYER.
THE BRACEL EFT.
By HENRY LEGARE.
FCONCLUDED,1

uONCNCI, DN his IL
success, he started for the wharves, determined
if such thing was at all practicable, to discov-
er whether at any time after the purchase OF
the bracelet. lie was again unsuccessful, foI
the way-bills of the various lines remained at
their several places of destination. Almost
out of heart he continued to make enquiries OF
the hack and cab men, but no one remembered
such name. Further search was therefore at
an end.
As Ha, tley turned with the intention of re-
tracing his steps homeward, some one accosted
him with Good evening, Hartley"
'Ahl Hinton, my dear fellow, is that you:'
asked our attorney, recognizing his friend at
once. What the deuce are you doing here?'
Attending to little business at the Trans
lportation Cos office
The Transportation Companys Office an i
dea flashed across Hartley's mind. What
could Mr.. Everhart want with bracelet OF
such value unless to present TO 4 wife, or a lady
about to become 50? Perhaps he was S nth
cner, making preparations for his wedding. II
80, he might have selected some furniture and
had it forwarded. 1t was still possible that
Hartley might obtain his address
Walk with me to the Baltimore Transpor-
tation Line said Hartley, to his friend, and
will walk up with you. 1t is but step.
Willingly y returned the other, 'but what is
your oLject:'
Il am endeavoring to find the whereabouts
| Of a man named Everlart'
What Everhart? William Everhart?'
'1es, William Evcrhart DO you know
hiniY'
i should think do; 1 was only LIS grooms-
man.
Indeed and where rs hep
AT home by this time, on his estate in Viz
ginia'
Tell me, funston, for perhaps you may
1aOw-y0u say YOU were his groonlSman-Clid
you see 4 diamond bracelet he bought?'
Certainly did. He clasped il on his wife's
arm on the night OF his wedding
Would YOU recognize it again?'
Undoubtedly. 1t was Il beautiful affair.
lie gave $1,000 for it. 1t was made at Blake
iey's.'
When did Mr.. Everhart leave Philadel-
phia?'
'On-let me see, yes, it was-on the seven
tcenth of July, the morning succeeding his
bridal
Excuse me for asking such question, but
lid he walk Or ride to the boat:'
lie walked; large company OF US attended
the new-marricd couple to the wharf
One more question and have done; did you
see the bracelet on his wife's arm on the NOR
ming of t cir departure!'
No. replied Tie other, i did not Do YOU
imagine woman like Ellen Gleason would
wear diamonds over riding dress?'
Ellen Gleason Why the Glesons live only
Il few doors above the Iargrave's,' thought
Hartley.
Perhaps there MAG lie some truth in Mary
| Eimwood's story, after all. At any rate, every
thing that can be done shall be done
Pray, Hinton, continued Hartley, can YOU
give me Mr.. E,crharts address,
Certainly. William Eyerhart, Poplar Grove,
near Rchnsond, Va. And now what is the
meaning OF ali ihis:'
+ Will tell you at another time, explain ev-
thing, but now | must write 10 your friend.
sail Hartley, as he'aScended the steps which
led into his Office. Wont YOU walk in?
No, thank ycu, I've en- engagement replied
his friedd. Good evening, Hartley
That night Hartley wrote to Everhart in
Virginia.
We'll, young man, getting on in this bust
ness" said old, unceremonious Mr.. Murphy TO
| Hartley, few days previous to that fixed on
for the trial OF Mary Elmwcod. What is your
opinion now:'
i am perfectly satisfied ofAIary's innocence
returned Hartley, and hope for her acquit-
all
You don't say sop-exclaimed the really
excellent-hearted old man; but do YOU think
the court will be satisfied? The Courts opin-
ion Is of more consequence than a lawyers any
day
Il think the courts opinion will be the same
as mine,' replied Hartley.
Amt you certain of it? inquired Mr.. Muir
ply with SEINE trepedition.
Not positively
'Well, you must be- exclaimed the old man.
Here's another fee for you. You needn't look
at it; twenty more good dollars as Pm a
Christian. Awful thing this law IS awful, aw-
fulp
Thank you, thank you,' Sid Hartley, peck
eting the additional twenty. You may depend
on my doing my best. Be ready for Tuesday
morning, the grand jury meet on Monday, and
they will no doubt find a BILL
Good bye returned the old man, walking
off without another word.
The terrible mornins-terrible for poor Ma
ry-at last arrived, and Hartley took his seat in
court beside his client.
be comforted, Mary said Hartley. with
pleasant smile, which went to the heart of the
girl 'Ihe darkest of hours is the hour before
day. 'e-0-0
III dark hour for me now, SIR said Mary
reslgnedly, but with tear in her eye, "a very
dark hour; but trust in God. He will not
forsake the innocent
Continue your well-founded trust said
Hartley, for those who trust in Him shall new
er 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, 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 Hargraye; value one
thousand dollars, lawful money of the United
5 ates of America. How say you-guilty or
not guilty?'