The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1854-05-03
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the paper; when Mrs. Mclean had called in the
to see him. he absent in the country, thinking perhaps
da had gone to their country home; he back and
inquired at Bakers office of Arthur Munroe if he knew any
thing concerning her whereabouts or could assist him in
,9e search the reply to his nterrog atory, was lie
Miss Wentworths keeper hehad to search for women
James b. depared of finding her. and he then considered he
had other duties to perform. He to LAWYER and en-
gagged bis services in behalf of Henry Munroe They had
no witnesses to Offer and what rest Henrys defence upon
tney knew not but James b. of the nnocency of
end and conscious innocence presents barrier itself
to the perverting influences Of sanderous assaants
lhe services OF the lawyer engaged the approach
ing case, and James b. yet hoped ray of light NAV vet
dawn upon the present dark aspect Of affairs.
Baker who had been nconsderabe actor in proceed
ing scenes, was very busy two Mrs. Mclean had found
nm busiy engaged 1t would have been good if he had
oeeh engaged IN weaving rope to hang himself but Baker
was rather sranng every avoid rope Baker
was shrewd fellow For some time, he had been dspo
sing of his real and stocks Philadelphia suited him
well enough and by his racay he had made good deal
OF money there, but Baker aered himself that sbrewd
calculating fellow like him. could make money any where
lie was not indebted the city for the wealth he possessed
ont rahe to his business talent He could be as success
ul elsewhere. lie determined to have every thing i'm
readiness so that the his and Arthur Munroes vii
aly became exposed he would move off. At present he
could not well leave his pecpate departure would occa-
sion suspicion for he knew man. b. suspected him
already. Then again, Arthur not willing for him to
leave and 1t better for him how the wind blew
before he made such precpatc retreat; and yet another
matter gave Baker uneasne and fortified him in his
resolution 10 leave Philadelphia.
When Senter came to PHILADELPHIA he was as may be
presumed and has been minated reckless disspated
man. lie had good deal of money portion he had re-
ceived his share in the forgery n Orleans Baker soon
made the acquaintance Sene for his brother Brown was
on terms of intimacy with him. natural consequence
that he should soon be too Senter in short me became
notorious gambler he feared by many for his stern
decisive look inspired the tmd with ear the fearless
were not disposed to incur his dpeasure Even the police
OF the city were not willing TO interfere with the backleg
by exposing any Of his practices Baker WI R coward bt
he used formidable weapon ingraft himself into The good
graces OF the other and at the time OF
defence his insnuating manners the confidence anL
good VII! OF the he had merclessy injured. Brown
mad acquainted him with the forgery New Orleans and
Baker resolved TO this knowledge against Senter should
tne latter ever seek to Illustrate any Of his plans annoy
him in any way.
Soon after Senter Philadelphia he and Baker bc-
came very intimate One appeared always anxious excel
the other IN personal kndnescs Sufficiently seen of Ba
kers character, know lie would effort or artfce
To acquire wealhmoncy his God. He resorted more
directly to criminal practices increase his store than men
OF modern days, who, with cloak of religion indirectly
swnde rather than openly thrust their hands into yor
pocket and take your Baker knew the amount of
money IN Seners possession for Brown had told him. and
he Set his wits to work get H. Sener had in a short
time greatly increased his wealth for he had been successful
with cards and dice
1t simple but yet successful pIan Baker adopt
ed to get Scnter money While the latter was in his Office
one day. he begged the favor of loan Seuter wi ngy
consented for Baker good for thrice the Ba-
ker stated the amount and Senter observing lie had that
much in his pocket, pulled out his purse and commenced
counting the money Baker took up his pen and wrote
note While Senter was intent counting the bank bills,
lie dipped his pen in water instead of ink and signed his
name-immedlatey sprnkng the sand it. lie hand
ed the note to Senter and having glanced discover
ing 1t to bn correct the latter folded up and placed in
his pocket book Up TO this time that had been
disturbed by Sener he did need the money and there il
lay with his pares in his trunk. Baker rather afraid
Tor Sener to discover his Infamous trick, while he pres
en and therefore considered disadvantageous move to
leave the city on that account likewise
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