Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-06-14

Barton, utterly at a loss to account for the
singular conduct of his wife. }. sf
:. Trust me. sir-sry me. believe me. /
/ will tell you now. all l CANAL have
time to tell. -Four yearsrago. my father.
one of the weRlLhiest merchants in this
Ecity, died ani left me his properly. Ny
uncle, who will soon be here, was made
my guardian until should marry, and
! he had charge Of estate left by my
! father until that should occur. As he
had nothing ofhis own to support himself
| he kept me secluded from the world. aud
in confinement almost constantly. since
my poor father's death, we'll knowing that
on my marriage the property would pass
from his hands. His conduct at times
has been harsh and cruel. aud particular
lily SO Of late To day L found means to
escape from the house unseen. The re-
suit you know A.H q
She then arose and rang the bell.-
john" said she. ''send every seryantin
the house up here"
! Mr.. Barton sat perfectly still and said
nothing. but he was mentally resolving
how to act, and was more than half in
Iclined TO. think his wife a lunatic. ua-
The servants came up and stood in the
parlor awaiting orders.
"Mr. Btrton.'' said his wife, :'these
are your servants. Everything you see
around you was mine-all is yours. You
hear me-" addressing the servants, t' this
gentleman is my husband and your mas
ter. Obey him as such. Now. sir, al, |
have to request is that you will assume
land maintain your rights. =. u -st' 5ts
Farther she could not say. for the par
lor door WAS suddenly and violently
thrown open, and an elderly, hard faced.
coarse booking man entered and stood for
moment. gazing alternately at the lady
land Mr.. Barton. &
What is your business here?" de
manIed he austerely OF Mr.. Barton. who
as he entered had seated himself, and re-
turned look for look. But Mr.. Barton
made no reply.
Miss MJran," said he, turning to
Mrs. Barton, "cau you explain why this
man is here o. Ga j.
q She need not take that trouble. slr."
replied Barton rising. That lady is
my wife. and arm master of this house.
/ And allow me to ask you what is your
business here ?' s4.tt4 >ja ata4
=" Your wife your house! Upon my
word-ha. ha, ha.'' and Mr.. Moran seat
ed himself and laughed most heartily
and scornfulIy.
Come sir, your presence is disagreea-
BILE. II you have any business TO trans
act. finish it quickly-we wish to be
alone" sytsl .5a
g Why, you imPertinent scoun-
The wor.l was not fully uttered. Mr..
Barton eau !ht him by the shoulder and
shook him until he was black in the face.
Scoundrel. you would have UTE red.
you lyin OH vllAin.. II you were nnt oil
aud contemplate, I'd not leave q whole
bone in your carcnss. | know you; nnd
| If you are here one hour from this time,
and see you, I'll have you sent to the
police office, where you may be forced 10
make some disagreeable confessions so
nou, be off and .ck up" and Mr., Bar.
ton loosed his hold of the terrified old
man.
Mr.. Moran, for it was he. seated him
self to gain breath. "Do you mean To
say that you are married to that man, Eli,
len o. asked he contempluously.-
She did not deig him y reply, but sat
| in silence awaiting the issue, aud he turn
ed to Barton for further explanation.
| "Don'L look to me, sir.-e-Fhat lady,
| God bless her. is my wife. She has told
me all your villainous conduct. and the
sooner You quit this house the better it
may be for you
'And who the devil you, sir, demand
ed Moran, arising and coming close to
Charles. -gT
"ClarIes Barton. at your service sir .
| Il apIE
and one that will project. love and ho.'
nor this la iy. my wife. So be warned
in time. have had my say, and SO be
otf at once" ~ aHaht
Moran rose and moved towards the
belI-rope, No one attempted to stop,htm.
He rang it. and the servants who had
expected scene, came in.
| a. Turn that fellow out of doors at
once" said he, half choked with rage,
pointing to Barton, who stood unmoved.
No one moved TO execute the mandate.
john said Barton to one OF them.
.'' go into Moran's room. pack up every
! thing there. and have them sent accord
ing to his direction"
.Yrs, SIR said John, aud he made
his exit. ir
! Ou see, SIT, SaIo ne turning ~ tne
astonished uncle. 81 am master hereA-or
do wish further proof OF the truth of my
words? If you. do. l will have you turn
ed out of the house in one moment
Shall SHOW you? Will you then be
convinced %
Moran cast look of mingled hatred
/ and revenge upon Ellen. who had stood a
silent but irm spectator of the whole
scene. And you. you huzzy-you'
(" Dare to call that lady such names.
and 1 shall forget that ycu are an old