The Middlebury galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1848-1850, 1848-02-15

with her manner. ANY objections to the Ju-
ny, Mr.. Hartley
None, SIR
'Thcn l viii open' And the Atty General
arose and addressed the jury. He alluded to
the youth and beatty of the defendant, trusting
that they would have no effect where the great
ends Of justice were concerned. He spoke OF
the situation held by Mary in Mr.. Hargravc's
family, the confidence which up to the time of
the larceny, had always been reposed in her,
and admitted her previous estimable character.
1t was no doubt her first oflence-an offence
brought about, he believed, more for the graf
iication of foolish vanity, than from a desire
for the possession of unhallowcd wealth. She
was about to be married, he continued, when
the larceny took place, and the discovery OF
guilt only prevented her nuptuals He was
sorry for her, very; but he must perform his
duty, painful as he should find the task; and he
went ON with the particulars of the case, evil
IDENTIFY making a most powerful impression both
upon court and jury.
why, Hartley said friend, whats the
matter with You? Why didn't you cross-ex-
anime Miss Hargrave more closely?'
you viii see,' was Hartley's quiet reply
James Bentley
MIR. Bentley took the stand and was sworn.
He detailed the fact of the purchase of the
bracelet by Miss llargrave; but could not speak
positively as to its identity. Hiss Iargrave and
her father, however, had done so, and their
testimony was quite sufficient for the purposes
of the Commonwealth.
'Cross-examine.'
no questions replied Hartley. fNeverthe-
less, MIR. Bentley, you will please remain in
court
we close said the Attorney General, won
dering in common with every one else at Hart
ley's lukewarmedness. Our case is fully made
out
go on with the Defence said the Judge.
Hartley arose, stating in Il calm, quiet, but
emphatic manner, Mary Elmwood's simple sto-
~, only adding, that ifhe could account, as he
hoped to be able 10 do, for the honorable pos
session Of the bracelet alledged to belong to
Miss Hargrave, any idea Of larceny by his eli
ent must necessarily fall TO the floor.
A litter round the Bar at the triteness and
Emeness Of the story of the defence, while both
Judge and Attorney General smiled at its i'm
probability. Old MIR. Murphy fdgeted and
iidgcted, and, we verify believe, vowed to
knock Hartley down, the instant he left the
courtroom. Duncan trembled for the safety
Of his Mary. Hartley, casting a stern and dig
nifcd look around, sat down.
Richard Bentley
Mr. Bentley, take the stand. You have
been sworn, SIR said Hartley. Il think YOU
said, SIR that your establishment made the
bracelet alledged to belong to Miss Hargraye
Did it ever manufacture similar one?'
1t did, SIR
For whom?
'For Mr.. William Everhart.'
AT what time?'
'It was delivered on the 10th of July
'How are YOU so precise as TO the timeY
'By my books, sir, which have with me-
No matter, MIR. Bentley
'Crcss-examine.'
No questions replied the Attorney Gen.
eral.
William Everhart.'
'Here, SIR
Take thcstand.'
"a tail, stately, dark-compIexioncd gentle
man, stepped forward, and was sworn.
Mr. Everhart, oblige me, said Hartley, while
a smilo of recognition passed between them,
'oblige me by stating what YOU know Of brace
let purchased by YOU at the establishment Of
of Mr.. Blakcley'
Certainly, sir. came on to Philadelphia
in July, for the purpose Of fulfilling matri-
monial engagement, subsisting between Miss
Gleason and myself. Stopping at Mr.. Bent
ley's' | saw bracelet made for Miss liar
grave and | ordered similar one, inten-
ding it as a present for MY BRIDE
Examine this bracelet, SIR said Hartley,
handing him the jewel.
1t is either Miss IIargraves or the one made
for me- said the witness Il cannot say
which,
Was your blace.et lost sir enquired Hart
ley.
My wife, 10 whom presented it, tells me
Stop, SIR exclaimed the Attorney General.
Now, may it please the Court, l object TO
this testimony. have already allowed the evil
aence more than the usual latitude, but hear
say Evidence
I'VE do not press the question, said Hartley,
Mrs. Everhart is in Court viii YOU lead for
ward Mrs. Everhart:' continued Hartley tur-
ming to the witness. Mrs. Everhart came for
ward. Your name, madam?
ELLEN Everhart'
NY husband said the witness, after she had !
been sworn, presented me with this, or SIM
liar bracelet, on the evening of our wedding.
The next morning, in the hurry of my depar- !
ture, / neglected placing it in my jewel-case,
and clasped it on my arm. 1t was not until
after my arrival in Virginia, that missed my
ornament, and not wishing to excite Mr. Ev-
erhart's anxiety on the subjecI, at so early
period of our union, concluded to keep the
matter an entire secret from him, and submit
to my loss
where did you reside in Philadelphia, mad
am
in Chestnut, between Eleventh and Twelfth |
Streets
Near Miss Hargrave?'
a few doors above her.
Did you pass her house on your road to the
steamboat?
1did'
There was no cross-examination, except as
o the identity of the bracelet, to which, like
her husband, Mrs. Everhart could not speak
positively.
All very nice, Hartley, very said the At
orney General SOTO roce; but it won't do-you
hay'nt touched Miss Hargraye's testimony
Perhaps not replied his nearer with
smile; but i have not finished Crier call /