Litchfield enquirer., 1852-10-07

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 They complied, but were evidently disconnected by not finding the object of their pursuit within his own doors for they had learned at the house uf bis patient, thsee miles back. that he had left there for home but few moments before Significant looks were excbang.- cd between them, and they appeared to doubt very seriously. whether at that moment their prey was not secreted about the premises. -aa4
 Do you think, madam, that Dr.. K. will be at home soon 2 enquired one of the officers. -
 liam unable to say with eertainty, she replied, carelessly raising her eyes to the clock upon the mantle piece. Half past nine,' continued she, he is usually ct home earier. He may have been csIled to new patient. think you will do we'll to wait little longer. however, a
 We are anxious to, consult him pro- fessionally,' reioined the officer, half fear ing that their real business was sus pected.
 If it's any little matter of medicine that you want. my daughter here can serve you as well as her fsther.'
 The officer was at a loss what reply to make, and the other noticing his embar- came to his aid by saying with a sudden contortion of countenance, and at the same tune pressing h;s hand to his cheek e...z ..s .. ..
 I want an aching tooth eStracted.'
 I can extract it as well as any dentist in tho township said Miss K. rising, and before the sufsrer could contrive any plausible means for escaping with his teeth. the instruments for extracting were produced. ..-.. .. .......
 His fellow. m turn, wishing to assist him out of his dilemma, said, rather con. fdently- ....' .......
 But E wish to. be bled Miss, and I presume you are not asurgeon.'
 'Lassure you am perfectly competen, Ito act in. that capacity. replied the young lady without the least hesitation, 'and shall be happy to apply the lancet as soon. as have relieved this gentle man. and she pretended to examine whether the instruments were in good order.
 The Queens minions now made yir- tue of necessity, threw off the attempted disguise, which had availed them so little, and appeared in their true character.
 We are here, madam, said the first officer, addressing Mrs. K, in voice O. stern authority, we are here in her Maj 'esty's name, to arrest your hus band on a charge of high treason. That he is lnov in this house we have no doubt. and it will be wisdom in you to give him up ito justice at once, otherwise search will be instituted immediately he can't es- cape us.' ............. .... He has escaped youbnow. thought the lady, but she replied. coolly giving her word of honor that he was not in the house. If you desire i.. | am ready to lead you through every apartment
 The indifference with which the an> nouncement of their visit was received, convinced Victoria's functionaries that this object had been previously under stood, yet they considered it hardly pos sible that their intended victim could have made his escape. and began search with perfect confidence in it's success With each minutes delay the ladies had gained assurance. and now, certain that the husband and father was beyond the reach of his enemies, they cared little what course the latter might choose.
 A portion. of the guard which had been placed about the house for the pur- pose of thwarting any attempt at escape on the part of. the rebel was ordered to explore the out buildings, while.the two in command. themselves searched the dwelling. The discovery of the Doctors carriage and horse, still panting with fast driving, under shed. which, removed from the other outhouses. was, as Miss K. had anticipated when she placed them, the last to be searched. inspired the men with fresh ardor ;; but they were finally obliged to~declars their journey bootless, and. returned as empty as they came. ...l.. ... f.y ..e8 K Meantime the old rebel, as he was called by the defenders of the crown, was fas on, his way to. the States. where he was soon. aGer jpinsd by his family. A reward cf thirty pounds was offered for him, deadtos alive. but in vain. He is still freo to. deal out tue contents of his saddle-bags for the relief Of suffering hu11anty-
 Haynqu Detsnding Htmself Gener- al Haynan in Paris. where he has met SO many rebufs that. at dinner party one day. whena French officer compli> mented, his military skill. he made a speech in reply, saying in tue course of 1t; .r.,. ..7s E. i ''I had intended to leave to history tine task of doing me justice. but l am thank ful to you. sir. for giving me this oppor. tunity of coDtradicting an infamous cal umny. It is-quite true that female was