Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-07-06

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There was a cruel menace in the tones Of
mind OF the guilty one who covered before
him.
"And now what have you to say for your
self"
Nothing" replied the young man.
"Where is my money!" said Mr.. Fixing
ton.
Craig drew from his pocket a thick roll Of
bank bills, and handing them to Mr.. ELLINGTON
said:
"There it is; | have not used a dollar-God
in heaven knows how bitterly have repented
OF this dreadful cnme.'
The merchant was taken rather 6y surprise
at this unexpected restitution. Sui, his pur-
pose 10 hand Inc offender over 10 justice re-
manned firm. |
He had pondered The matter cIoSely-,had
even weighed Inc strong Appeals maue Dy
certain collateral conSidera'lonS-Ou ms rlgd
motio-'let Justice be lone though The hea-
vens should talP'-had decided ms course OIL
action and even now a police ofhcer awaited
his summons below.
"James'" said Mr.. Elklngton s'ernly' you
have crossed the Rublcon oil CRIME, ana your
enemy Retribulion must be met; The law
wisely uluhHlSu Puhioi"N"s '"N'"
have stolen my property, and as a good cltlzen
it becomes my duty to give you up TO the MN
listers oil the law, winch snail do' a ponce
officer is IN the house; you VIII pass from mere
into his hands. Unhappy young man! what
insanity was upon your"
49,, Mr.. Elkington!" exclaimed Cralg, SINK
ing on one knee, and llltlns his ashy lace 10
that OF tie merchant; 40 not sacrlhce me lor
one false step, The first have taken"
al do not sacrifice you, James," said Mr..
Elkingtor. "This act is your own. You
have committed a crime, and 1t is my duty, as
have said, 10 hand you over to those who pun
ish crime. | feel for you deeply; but ! cannot
give place TO weakness. Justice must be done
though the heavens should fall. II each one
against whom a CRIME IS should
suffer the offender to escape, every social
50 ieguard would be removed. No, no, James,
painful as the act Will De, must give you up
10 justice"
GAS he did SO, The wretched young man
started forward, and selzlng his hand, SAID
imploringly: -.
al have a poor, widowed mother, sir; IL
her son is disgraced, her heart will be bro
KEN"
"You should have thought oil hat before
James. 1t Is 100 late now
"Do not say this ., sir, do not say this Z!
l am not so bad as you think. Ihough wick
edly took the money, l did not spend 1t. Ey-
cry dollar | returned TO you. But ah sir, II
you ruin me before the world-lt you have me
removed from all contact with the virtuous,
and associate me with Old ana hardened crlm-
lnalS, what nope Is thefe ieit ior me! ii 1
could be overcome IN. temptatlon while sur
rounded with safeguards now VIII De aDie
10 stand when az laese are removed. W ST.
CLAIM Jusuce iot uy unhappy mo.hei' 10
not utterly rum the widows only SON."
''usuce' yusuceF sal" MI hihlns'o1' III
a half bewildered manner, as ne turned 10.
wards the young man; .iou TAX OF justice.
WIN IL DC pest 10 ueS'oy d young "ah
when you can save himr' 500.
The voice OF Craig was no" nrm AM MS
eyes Steady Ills imminent peri. hau maue
MN calmet.
"The law was MADE LOT the prolecuoh Oh
society. You nave
Listen, mr. hlkihgton ! near 10 reaSoh'-
VIII society pe any SAFER 80 iar as l am con-
cerned len years hence, ID oy your act' am
hardened into a delloerate crimlnai!,
The Stern purpose VI lne melcnaht cesan 70
wayer. Cra'g saw H. anu graSplhg MS manu.
salu:
"Thlnk oil my poor molher' ana lei me go
free. Believe me, sir, your head VIII rest up,
on a quleter pillow IMAM |. you set ihe heel OF
imaginary justice on my neaIt, ana crush out
all innocence DeneaIh ,s hDm !leu".
moment OF Two MI h'h'ns.on pauSeo'
and then IN a SCREENED voice. lie Salu'
"What then &
II VIII pass on iarther SouIh' anu uluer a
new name' seek 10 VIII oach lui m!9eI,, Wy
honesty and industry, the position have
lost"
MT. f. sloou Silent 'of 'ne space u hea' d
; minute. 49,.
"Have you money 81 ne inquired.
"Enough TO take me as lar as New or-
leans"
| "James," said Mr.. EIklngton' h manner
still more soltened towards the young man.
l "it shall be as you wish. And TO snow you
that feel an awakening confidence IN your
: good purpose, | will lend you fly dollars
You may not rea'ily hnd employment ana
restitution might lead you ihto temptation,
"Not fifty dollars, MI. ElKlng'on,' was inc
! quick reply, "but u Will you make the sum
! twenty dollars, 1t shall be palG II I'VE. an
sir, this generous kindness Will never De loi-
; gotten. leel II aiieauy as d new Impulse u
%virtuous action"
"May your good resolutions iali no',. Salu
Mr.. E., with emotion. "Fake this" ana ne
handed Craig a small roll oil bank olliS' pc
1 true TO Yourself and TO your m0thtr, ana all