Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-03-08

crefion, ADDING at the same hme, that II II
was the jewel purchased by her son. his
picture was artfully concesicd within it.
which by opening. would put the marser
beyond doubt. The sister nor any of the
family had never seen itopcned. and knew
nothing OF such q contrivance. Young
Gordicr, in moment. touched secret
spring. snd presented to the company the
mimarsre inclosed. most beautifully en-
riched. The CONSERVATION was now equal
to the discovery. The mystery wins un-
ravellcd. l, was Instantly concluded.
tina, the horror Of the murder must have
struck the deceased, and tho detcstation
ofthe murderer overcame her. Tho con-
tempt. with which she wanted TO spurn
the Jewel from her, and her desire to de-
clare from whom she had il; and all these
circumstances concurrcd to Fix the murder
on Mr.. Gallfard. who having been former
ly her fathers clerk the last word she at
tempted TO utter was now Interpreted to
mean the Clerk.
The Clergyman, who was present and
who gave his relation, being the common
friend ofGalard. and the family where
he now was, advised moderation and TEN
per in pursuit of justice. Many circum-
stances be said. may concur to entangle
Innocence in the snares Of gull; and hoped.
for the honor of human naturc.,hat gentle
man Of SO fair character us Mr.. Galliard,
could never be guilty of so foul crime;
he. therefore. wished he might be sent for.
oa the present melancholy occasion. rarh-
cr as mourncr; by which means. the
charge nigh, lie brought on by degrees.
and then if finnocent, as he hoped he would
appear, his character would stand fair; if
guilty, care should be taken that he should
not escape. He added in support Of his
counsel. that man once publicly charged
with murder. upon circumstances strong
as present appeared. though his innocence
might BIZ clear as the sun at MONDAY to
those who examine him. yet would never
again be able to redeem his character with
the world let his whole life after be ever so
irreproachable.
The greater part OF the company SEEM
ed to approve ofhis advice and his reasons;
bu, it was visible by the countenance Of
Mrs Gordicr, that she, in her own mind.
had prcjudged him guilty. However. in
conformity to the advice that had been
given. Mr. Galliard was sent for. and in u
!cw hours, the messenger returned. ac-
companed by Mr.. Galliard in person.
The old lady. on his entering the room in
the vehcmcnce of her passion. charged
him nbrubtly with the murder Of her son.
Mr.. Galliard. made answer coolly. that in
deed he knew her son. but had not seen
him for many days before the day Of bis
disappearance, being then out ofthe is
land upon business. as the family. in whose
house he now was could attest. But this
jewel, said the mother, Showing the jew el
open as it was) is an incon,esdhle proof of
your guilt; you gave the deceased the
jewel. which was purchased by my son.
and was in his isposscssion at the time OF his
DEATH He denied ever seeing the Jewel.
The sister ofihe deceased then confronted
him and. taking in her hand. and closing
it, This jewel (said she) you gave to my
sister in my presence. on such n day. (nnm-
ing The day, the hour. and the place.
pressed her to accept it; she refused il;
you pressed her again. she returned it. and
was not prevailed on TO take it, till plac
ed it to her watch. and persuaded her to
wear it," He now betrayed some signs
of guilt; but. looking upon it when it was
closed. he owned the givingt. and pres
emily recollecting himself, said he knew it
not in the form it was presented to him
"But this trinket said he purchased Of
Levi the Jew whom you all know, and
who has travelled these Islands for more
than twenty years. He, no doubt. can
tell you how he came by it." The clergy
man now thought himselfhnppy in the ad-
vice he had given; and. addressing him
self to Mrs. Gordier. Il Ihope madam. you
will now be patient till the affair has had a
full hearing. Mr.. GalIiard is clear in his
justification, and the Jew only, at present,
appears to be the guilty person. he is now
in the island. and shull soon be apprehcnJ-
ed" The old lady was again calm. and
forced t, acknowledge her rashness, ow-
ing as she said. 10 the impciuosity Of her
temper, and to the occasion that produced
it. She concluded with begging pardon
ofGaliard. whom she thought she had in
jurcd.
Mr.. Gallard triumphed in his inno-
cencc. hoped tine lady would be careful
what she said, and threatened, if his char-
acter suffered by the charge. to refer the
injury TO the decision Of the law. He la
mented the sudden death of the unfortu-
nate young lady. and melted into tears
when he approached her bed. He took
his leave after some hours stay with be-
coming dccency; and every one, even the
mother pronounced him innocent.
1t was some days before the Jew was
found; but when the news spread. that the
Jew was in custody who had murdered
young Gordier. remorsc and the fear oi
public shame seized Galliard. and the
night proceeding the day on which he as
to have confronted the Jew before the
magistrate, he was found dead. with a
bloody penknife in his hand. wherewith
he had stabbed himself in three places
two Of which were mortal.
A letter was found on the table in hi.
room, acknowledging his guilt. and conclu.
ding with these remarkable words:-
None but those who have experienced
the furious impulse Of ungovcrnable love
will pardon the crime which | have com.
mitted, in order to obtain the incompara-
BILE object ny whom my passions were in
famed. But thou, Father Of mercies!
who implanted in my soul those strong de-
sircs. will forgive one rash attempt to ac-
complish my determined purpose. in op-
position. as it should seem. to thy Almigh-
ty providence"
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A letter dated. Paris, February 9th.
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