Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-08-24

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with whom he had been staying, before he had
the "unspeakable felicity of meeting Mrs. Com
| bermorc."
"Your description is graphic one, John
Bloomfield" said Miss Ward in Il low voice, close
to his ear, " but howcame YOU herein this
company W
John Bloomfield alias John Newton, started
as if an adder had bitten him, and gazed franti-
callv upon the the intruder. "Alss Ward,
madam" he exclaimed involuntarily, don't say
any more, and I'll go this instant ~
"Ihcn go" continued Miss Ward majestically,
, pointing to the door; and beware, Bloomfield,
how You dare to enter gcntlcmans house ul-
authorised again.
Pale and crest fallen, the young gentleman and
dear friend of Lady Mary Manvcrs vanished ;
nor did he require a second bidding to rush down
stairs, and out at the front door, which was Slam
med violently after him.
"What docs this mean, ma'am - inquired
Mrs. Combcrmcrc, very red in the face, and
looking terribly frightencd-'' what docs all this
mean, ma'am 2
"OnIy," replied Miss Ward quietly, 'that this
individual, who calls himself Mr.. Newton, and
| whose conversation overhead after entering the
apartment, is in reality, John Bloomfield, cidecant
valet to Lord L;lburne, the eldest son Of the
Earl of St. Elmer. in whose family have the
honor to be governess. His Lorlship showed
liberation and kindness unprecedented to the
young man, on account of his respectable paren-
tagc, and the excellent abilities and aptitude for
instruction he displayed. But greve to say,
John Bloomfield was discharged from Lord Lii
burn S service under circumstances which left no
doubts in our minds that lie was guilty Of dis
honest practiccs-of ptering, in short, to consid-
crahie extent. We heard that he still continu-
cd his evil course: but though knowing him to
possess both skill and cfrontery, was almost as
much startled us the delinquent himself, to be-
hold him thus playing the fine gentleman, and
lounging on Cary sofa"
\ faint groan escaped from Miss Combcr-
mere rs she calculated: "Oh, my pearl ncckacen'
and a still deeper and more audible sigh from her
mamma, as the words burst forth "Oh, my da-
mond JandCaan which led to an explanation by
the distressed and bewildcrcd ladies, of how they
entrusted these precious jewels to Mr.. Newton,
who urged them on returning to town to have
them reset, volunteering to take them himselfto
Lady Manyer's own jeweler, Il ''tirst-rate fellow,
who worked only or the aristocracy." "Ihey
must no: be in hurry" Mr.. Newton said, 'for
the trst-rate fellow was so torn to pieces by
Iuchcs,cs and eountesses, that even weeks might
capse before their comparatively tritlng order
could be attended to-
Il fear" said Miss Ward, commiseratingly,
"that YOU will not see your valuabes again.
John Eloomfed is clever rascal, and has good
taste, too" continued Miss Ward, smiling, "tor
he invariably selects pretty things. hope my
dear" turning to Bah, who silent and pctritied,
"your beautiful gold repeater set with brilliants
is safe, and that it did not require repairs or al
teralons to induce you to part with it into Mr..
Ncwton's hands | doubt not he had an eye
to it eventually"
Poor Bab-what a blow to her vanity! She
could only murmur something about the watch
being very dear to her. because it had belonged
to her deceased mother, and that she always
wore it around her neck
And don't think that Bah bwould part with
it ont of her hands to any one" said Cary, ''if
We except ourselves, save to Edward Leslie; but
he is such careful soul, one would not mind in
trusting him with the most precious treasure on
earth"
Bah blu>hcd deeply at tins speech because she
saw Il covert smile on Miss Wards speaking
countcnance. That lady, notwithstanding her
amaJiliy and phanthropic character, rathcrcn-
loved the CONSERVATION of Mrs and Miss Com
bcrmcrr, who rctreatcd more hrmby than they
had entered, having received a lesson which, it
is to he hoI,cd they proftclby for the remainder
of their lives, The pearl necklace and diamond
bandcau were not recovered, though a reward
was offered by the cnagcd Mr. Combcrmcre for
the comprehension Of the thief; yet Miss Bell, with
tears drcIarcl tia, she would far rather lose her
pearl necklace than give evidence against one
whose attractive qualities she could not cease to
remember
Very shortly after this affair, Barbara had
another short trip to the seaside, and with a
companion whose happiness cqualled her own; it
was the honeymoon excursion, ana Edward Les
lie WIS Bah's companion Tor life. After this Sc
cond seaside sojourr, the bride returned to apret-
ty house Of h:.,r own, quite near to Charles and
Cary %.,ud Barbara was never heard to complain
Ct linding it dull and stupid though summer does
not last all the year round with any of us.
Seizures of liquor arc taking place in Rhode
Island Three Thousand dollars worth WAS seized