Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-09-18

him, and opening cheffoner, produced 4 bottle
OF spirits, which Jem eagerly seized.
Now for giim, squoire,' he said, Il must 90
into t'other room for can't bide here, while
her, as were inst now quite hearty, be iookin' on
dead. Stroke me bloind, when looks al her,
don't know how zee could do it. squo.re- stashed
if I don
Furnished with light. he retired to the oppo-
site parlor, leaving Belwood alone with the
corpse.
The murderer sat down. excited almost to
madness. His brain, haunted bv so many ter
rors, each compromising life. seemed on fire and
his temples throbbeti as if they would burst
Each step had carried him further into guilt.
nearer and nearer to destruction. What would
he not have given now. when too late, 10 have re-
trained from his revolving crime--to have INCUR
red the open and lasting infamv of feon. all
the penalties and the oIium Of his previous great
oifenses, Father than the concealed fears the un-
known pangs, that now tormentei him, But
this was the sum and extent Of his rcmorse. His
repentance was for himself: no pity, no qla.ns Of
conscience, no tender visitin. Of nature, ssas
awakened for his victim. =
Circumstances he had not thought OF before,
now, viewed by his quickcnel apprehension,
seemed to tell SO forcby and decidedly against
him,. to make him so clearly an object of distrust
that he wondered how he could possibly have
overlooked them. Should it transp!re that Helen
was his w.fe-lni it was even now evident that
some possessed the sacret--then bcyond all
doubt, her oppornne death BY violence must in
evitah'v fix suspicion upon him. more especially
when he was 80 interested in bringing about that
event. In any case, his connection with her
might be traced. and this, in the critical position
he occupied, must lead to u complete discover
A more terrible reflection remaned-his life.
embittered and blasted by these fears, was at the
mercy OF a vile rniiian, who in some drunken de-
bauch, or TO shield himself from any risk of pun
ishment might at any time yield him up TO
justice.
Bat why linser in a spot So fatal to safety? TN
fortunately for his design. he had no alternative
Black Jem. whose apprehension was much 10
be dreaded as his own, could not be left behind.
aud he refused to depart before morning, turning
deaf ear to both threats and entrcaties. All lie
coald do. therefore. to pass the interval IN
creating the appearance of burglary, which,
when the tragic event should come to light would
serve the purpose Of misleading the police.
Morning came at last; and having.bv an hours
sleep, retrieved himself from the effects of his
brutal potations, Black Jem now consented to go.
To avert any observation. il was arranged that he
should leave first, while Belwood. who was not
likely to attract notice, went forward by the rail-
way; and this was accordingly done.
Soon afterwari. Doctor Thornhl, who had
come up express receiving AIcen!'s lette.
apprising him Of lieen's situation. made his
appearance at the gate; and after moIa nts hesi-
tation. as if 10 make sure ii was the gat house,
entered. He repeatedly pulled the bel. but rC-
ceiving no answer. went round the house to re-
conoitre, when, like Black Jen he found the back
door open. 1t had been pnrposely left so by the
convict, who with the reckless daring OF his class
! determined 70 rcrarn as soon as Belwo0d should
be well on his way, and secure what movabies
he could lay hands Oh. As with this view, he
was now approaching the door; he encountered
al 4 Al.
tdcle he had discovered and without waiting 10
be questioned. he made oif-it once assured he
was concerned in the murder, the doctor few af-
Ter him, shouting at the top OF his voice, and
two men who were passing the gate. and heard
the alarm, pouaced upon him.
IN iHaga III 81 9 be eie#aa s85nE I'll psaeffR f
man that done 1t. Oaiy give me breath, and III
| tell zee who it were"
BeIwood little dreaming Of such disaster wa:
n0x safely bestowed in the train flying along th,
railway toward town. With all the sore burdc!
a great crime. even in the most caRou>. he hat
begun to recover his spirits, AMI TO look on his
situation more hopefully. True, an occas:ona
pang rose in his breast, fears and misgvnss sill
fingered about him hut sense of his freedom
the fresh, hracing ali, and, more than all. the ah
sence of the fearful e s:imony 10 his guilt. recall
e! his infexibiltty; and bis decision of purpose
like the lev;athan machine which dragged him $
swiftly along, he had fire at his heart--a de
vourin- Unsuitable furnace, but it made no i'm
preston on his iron nerves soon he would reach hi
uXnrious home ami be was already devils NJ new
schemes of pleasure. of gratliicatlon. OF triumph
Miserable man. swiftly as he flew along. in;elil
gence of his heinous crime was borne before hl1
on lightning wings. invisible. unsuspecting
the mighty telegraph was at work. and almost a
its soundless chords were touched its mission wa
accomplished. The dark tragedy, which h
, himself had almost ceased 10 think Of was IL
longer IA secret: every fact was known.
"A lady has Just been murdered at STAFFORD
: The murderer, who is her husband. is about fiv
, feet ten inches high has very pale complexion
dark eyes, thick eyebrows, Roman nose. browl
hair, and whiskers Of the same color. He wear
a slouched travelling cap with the peak pulled o
, yer his ewes; a blue scarf tied round his mouth
, a loose scarf tied round his neck; loose pilo
coat; and black trowsers. He is about thlrt
years of age He has a first class ticket, by th
up-train; and is in the fifth carriage from the en-
gine'
: .One-tiree-five' murmured policeman, i
plain clothes, as the train arrived at the terminu
e platform. Here we are And as Belwood a
e lighted. he planted himself before him. Il be
your pardon, sir. | wish to hav; one word wit
2 you. it you please
. with me!' replied Bcwool, slightly agitated
. 1T must be mistake
i NO mistake. sir, I'm sure. Just step this way
D SIR, Ii vou'ii De so good
$ .Oh, certainly And he accompanied him /
k little ROOM
'You are now my prisoner, SIR the polcema
then said. Il charge Won with The murder "t you
+; wife. some time this morning. or last night, q
: Stafford -le- Bow
Balwooi was para.yzea.
1 .sIere. come ami take hold. mate, and sdov
a him in cab.' said the policeman to bro:he
constable, who, with grimace of sasisfactso;
1 flew 10 obey.
e Belwood was scarcely conscious till ne foua
himself the inmate OF cell al neigh5oring pc
k lice station Here, as the turnkey informed hin
I he was to remain till the witness arrived fcoi
: Stra,focd when he would be taken before mse
: istrate and undergo an examination. But HI
n sentence was already pronounced. and the IneX,
I rable Judge who uttered il, in a tone prect''dIn
) ,poeal was his own heart. When The cell wa
n arain visited he was found suspended from ha
y OF the window by his cravat. They cut hil
n down bnt could secure only his dead body: b
soul had escaped!
y CHAPTER IN.
II M.llieent was returning from morning PR
menade. in the incosn7e of Belgrave-sqnare. an
S in which none of the judges family were of snfl
t. cienlv early habits to accompany her. when. G
J. enterin, the hail. the servant announced that
rentemln was waiting TO see her, ii the san
time presenting the strangers card.
if Il will see him DIRECTLY replied Miil'ceni.-
at And the lackey conducted her to the room.