The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1854-06-21

"rhe day after o-morrow-as soon as
you shall have DONE
"Wcll?" by "
"YSq 8, know the young attorney on -
street,"
"Seen him." "
"Goes BY the name Of Beaumont" con
tinued the plotter interrogatiyely.
"Believe so.' -
"Well think he is dark lamp post on
my path, ,"he said ominously, understand"
"Yes, you wish me to put him out of the
way--in short murder Lin, to oblige you-
to further your scheming ends, while l
can go to d-n for nay profits
"You mistake me Strawson," said Nor
ton in his blandest tone, for he knew how
to appeal to his nature. | intend to give
You the same for to-morrow's work, that |
do Leroy, besides your FIVE thousand"
81 like fairness, in business. . ....I.
"True; what would be fair compensa
tion?' asked the schcmer still humoring his
tools, ..,.., ..r,.. ,. .... ,...... ....,, ...
"'rhree hundred apiece, answered. Straw
SOlls .., r..
''Eztravagant!' exclaimed, the other, af
fectlng surprise. 5sfFrag rg. a.ss,is es.
b"Not at all your hopor--it might cost
more" returned Strawson with insid-
iousglance, .s..rs. -, ....... ...,.,f,., -.
"Snce | consider" he said appearing to
think for moment, for he knew the import
of ,Sravson's speech and look, :. lis not SO
exorhitant for you run your risk" " +, g.g
"Of course we do" answered the other
doggedly.,s 4,,yy saga e..r e,. sa.
"To conclude this part, agree to your
proposition" .g..a ..... r.-- ,ass,, ...
"Tis WELL" ... ....,.5.4 -..tr .,.
'.Whatl such insolence to mel" shouted
the proprietor instantly forgetting himself
at Strawson's insults. ... ,s.>t ...gr...,. ~.
'tInsolPnce, murdererH' reiterated the 9th
er splinging to his feet, 81 have you in my
power-the price sir, in advance; or expo
sure" .......r...-. .,......... .'... ,t....
: For an instant Morton turned pale
whether with rage or fear we will not stop
to inquire; but moment on " was its dura-
ton for as though new impulse or thought
had possessed him, he assumed his former
state and added: >. ,F,t..f ...... ...,.'
.'But this is is foolishness, We forget our
selves, this business must be settled" rr j
"My intention. tr lga h.3.a M
"Three hundred You say in advance"
EXACTLY" aa1f ftasa41 7IF 6wE ai
"But-u--' 836n b. LaA.a a.a0a 81
"But what?" ..iafi htr.... ...a,,.
,"Why sir, havn't six hundred by me, =
returned Morton indignantly. .... aafss
"rhe money by, or no noservices rem
dered," said the other. t., o..l h, llf5 aag
"It will answer to morrow" inquired he.
"No, nowp aa..s .t4 =. ...s..
"Strwson, beware! / don't brook this
long," said Morton in an agitated tone, while
his eyes seemed the very orbs of carnlver-
ous rage. a q.a.
"Bewarew Returned Strwson. "Who
fcars? Do yoa remembertwenty years ago%'
he continued, hissingly. .ls u.r gsr.srs sss
oa"Bah; you threaten idlely; who has repu-
tation, who has dishonor?"a. y .a.s f,.a.E
Il have power. +" he answered meaacing-
| ly. 4yag a5a 1gl s.lag hsa arg17.8s.
j sd nil interrupted Leroy who had
been asleep and jast awaked by the yo-
ciferation, why don't you getthsough?"'
Certainly the money or IL check?" de-
manded Strawson yet excited hau au
"Wel gentlemen, +" said the millionaire,
at length; instantly resuming his calmness,
'I viii give each of you a check" u.s YEA,
"Sensible," again sad Strawson in =
tauntilizing tone. a. 4al"3Hg 4lameav.
"Villian!' shouted Morton spiinging to.
wards him, as he was again goaded with hi
impudence, "mark my words, more suef
insults, and you are dead manp' 5at'.
"Umph!" growled Strawson derisively.
Enough sir," lie again cried advancing
to collar him. 30 3'saS l7't'Pa g#i Ho
."Lay hand upon me imposter,'' thun
dered Strawson putting his hand in his side
pocket, "and I will blow your black, hyp
ocritical heart to h--ll." ."fa#'0i w# 1m1l
At this the Millionaire shrunk back
deadly pale, for he thought he knew Straw
son for a desperate fellow. yff t1h1E-H
"But Srawson, why this quarrel now
we have always been friends, and WORKED
together smoothly" ."tasa sf7aaa as!a
"Ay;so we have, and have | ever ye
failed to earn my hire?' -. '" ."'f'HHaa
"Never." "98af 3gHha sHat # t'
"Neither will whilcI have certaintie
to 90 on, and now wan some money!
'.You are right, I" answered the other il
' his humoring, winihg manner, ~ know I'll
more encouraging to one to have his wages.
"To be sure and wi not settle it q
=, once?" 5ae"&t ,13hi 9iahG'7Ha ea baa
"You mustexcuse me, for my rashnes
Strawson, when inmy anger Twas SO harsh
: Truly would not inJIre you forthe world.
S sal Morton exercising his mldest, smooth
est expression s'The cheeky es, that
I will fill and sign Immediately, "a he adde
= pompously, another thought seeming 3,
cross his mind. He Lhen'moved' to his e
critoir, where everything to land be 500
i filed out two blanks each for the sum
three hundred dollars. He then hande
= them to his companions, seeming relieve
that the question of price had thus been Sc
= tied. Bat Strawson probably as far4seeir
as the plotter himself, immediately divine
+ the cause Of the promptdeliyerance Of the
l. instruments, and said: $3.50 fdHs@ haI
g "This is all right -----." ."ailjgs 'T"imd a.
u "Most certainly interrupted Morton
y high glee. a*had 5fa35d ioa ob 23ai 'ah3
eI "Save one item." continued the 9th
le frowning. iF4e' ~ ae@Af aa' l.tl a1"S
5' q .spray, what is thatm my good sir?'- que
h hlried Morl6n.l sta l1oiH19l 3ER8os
~ I7o4'Merely that item of five thousand
\ wish itsecufed!' ha8 % dem oi 2ita
h. Pua Whyo Won are iuhnmau iulsyour d