Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-08-21

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The magnitude Of his discovery he seized
the largest piece and took it as described
labove, TO the Light House.
Among the crowd was a man who du-
ring this recital by Dummy, listened with
the most intense interest, not taking his
leyes from him until it WIS completed. AT
Its conclusion, he asked him but single
question, and that was as to the precise
lspot where the discovery was made. Ha-
wing procured all the information he wish
led he beckoned to an individual and the
two retired to the back part of the house,
held a short consultation, and again min
Igled with the company as if nothing had
happened, and under the impression that
| his movement had nos aeen seen by any
Iperson but Of SiSis' Il as mistaken aa
we shall presently see. The name Of this
person was Thomas Frost. He had beer
Iabout the mines for many wears. He was
Ishort, square-built, compact and muscular
indicative Of strong constitution, and
great powers of endurance. His forehead
was low, his eyes deep set, constantly mo-
living around in their sockets with that pc
culiar twinkling which indicates treachery,
cunning and duplicity. His mouth was
broad and sensual, nose flat and distended
at each side and his whole phvsiocnomy
denoting man Of low instincts, base de-
Isires, under the influence Of his animal pas
sions, only needing an opportunity to be
guilty of most any wicked act.
His companion with whom he consulted,
was much like him in character and dispo-
sition, and ready for any desperate under
taking, provided there was money to be
made at it.
Tom Frost thought his private interview
with his comrade who was known as epic
ayune Jack, from the drawing manner in
which he pronounced that word, was en-
tirely unobseryed, and consequently had
attracted no attention; and so for the plan
he had quickly formed Of wrestling from
Dummy his newly discovered lead, he was
Isafe-but in this, as we before intimated
he was greatly mistaken. During all the
time Dummy was narrating the manner Of
his dlscovery,an eye was fixed uponTom, by
a person in the company whoto all outward
appearance seemed the most Indifferent one
present, while the truth was, he took the
meet lively interest in the whole affair.
Well knowing the disposition Of many mi
ners to get into their possession any and
every new discovery that was made, by the
most unjust means, if necessary, and know
ing too that, Dummy's lead, owing to his
inability to defend his rights, would offer a
tempting bait to the unprincipled and dis
honest, Rosenburgh, the person who kept his
eye upon Tom Frost, resolved at once that
should any attempt pF design be made up
Jon him he would q I'D bin and his inter
tests to the last. Acting ii view of this,
he put on at the commencement of Dunn
Imy's narrative, the Indifferent air before
mentioned, the better to carry out his orr
Iginal intention and to enable him to keep
a close scrutiny upon the actions and looks
OF those in the company who would most
likely be, judging from their past lives, the
ones from whom anything of the kind
should be feared.
As soon as the curiosity Of the company
was gratihed both by hearing Dummy 5
story, and a sight at the s'chunk" they eli
ther began to dispurse to their cabins, or
collect in the Saloon, as it was growing
quite dark.
Dummy rolled his idol up against the
house, little out Of the way, and slowly
wended his way to his solitary cabin down
on the branch.
Tom Frost and Picayune Jack separated
home different roads, but with the under
standing decided upon, in the consultation,
that they should meet in Toms cabin at
mine that night to perfect arrangements
which would transfer Dummys claim to
them.
TO BE CONTINUED.