New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-09-16

repented when my victim prayed; had |,
| instead Of blood, shed tears Of pity but now it
| can not be Away, remorse! am in the tolls,
and Satan drags me on. Now let the great
world tremble Terrible deeds shall yet be
done, and blood shall flow in torrents"
| The rawlings OF the guilty wretch ceased, and
Mrs Chadwick, pale with terror, fed to the
dining. room, where secret conferences was held
BY some haif-a-dozen inmates Of the house
i & You may depend upon it" said Mrs. Chad
wick, g that man, with all his good looks and
gentemanly manners, is bloody villain The
authorities ought to know oft. For my part
| think it is dangerous TO have such man in the
house. Don't you, Mr., Smith ~
| Mr.. Smith had suddenly disappeared.
| g Go to his room,'' said she to pale young
man, who had listened With fear and horror to
her account of Mr. Dimp1e's rawlings, :" and tell
1 him l want to speak with him y
| The young man went ont, and returned in q
moment, shaking with terror -
50 He isn't in his room," he said in an agitated
voice; &c but, 1 think, he is in the madmans
room I" 80.
sc How you talk /"
sAnd the madmsn is howling, and threaten
ing to murder him !"
s'Go for the police" cried Mrs. Chadwick,
wildly Run for your life, David! was
sure he would kill some body ="
David few into the street, as If on an errand
of life or death
sPile the chairs against the door," cried the
excited landlady. q After putting poor Mr.,
Smith out of the way, he may come down here,
Don't be frightened" she cried, shaking like
person in ague. The police will be here
soon"
The little band of boarders, headed by the
landlady, stood trembling behind their barri-
cade of chairs until David reappeared, accom-
panied by two officers. At sight of these, Mrs.
Chadwick was inspired with confidence and
courage. aN9
"a Up STAIRS" she whispered. ssP1 show the
way
They were soon at Mr. Dimple's door.
Sh-! . breathed the landlady.
The mysterious lodger was raving still.
"Why did you cross my path Why did you
tempt me Another crime is now upon my
soul Lie there! Those upturned eyeballs
fixed in death glare on me strangely. but
tremble not. Those bloody wounds -
=. He has killed him y whispered Mrs. Chad
wick 's Poor MIR. Smith !" Us
g But how shall conceal the corpse," mut-
tered the guilty wretch more softly =. My lifs's
in danger if the deed be known. Ha how ="
Hollo, here!" shouted one of the officers,
striking the door 20. Open! Let us in
Who's there ''4s ssgg Ss s y&s
us in!''
Z" Go away!'' growled the lodger angrily.
g I am busy; Ican't be disturbed
s' But you must open the door, or we shall
break it down. We are officers, and it is neces-
! sary that we should enter this room g5
For some seconds there was an ominous silence
In the square attic One of the fficers inquired
if there was chance of the villain escaping by
the window; while Mrs sChadwick, expecting
every moment that Mr.. Dimple would rush cut,
sword in hand, and cut his way through the be-
sieging crowd, retreated to the room lately oceu
pied by the lamented Mr.. Smith.
will you open +" shouted the first officer.
h1~t L. 49,, u.
within. s.If you come to disturb me. you must
take my time" .re. .st,
He's hiding the body 20 whispered one
At that moment, Mr.. Dimple flung his door
open with savage gesture, and appeared on
the threshold, frowning upon the crowd.
SNOW what the deuce is to pay'a he de-
, manded fercely. 'sWhat does this hubbub
! mean'''
"Thats what we have come to ascertain"
replied one of the officers, pushing into the room,
, and laying his hand upon the lodgers shoulder.
(" Hands off! 5@G yl5
''oh, you will do well to submit peaceably !!
There are two of us" !"
E while the pale faces before the door exhibited
no less wonder on beholding no corpse nor any
4 signs of murder. - ..,=.5, 4.sT 81 =#e
! Now, tell Us where is the body. = an
The lodger started, looked puzzled moment,
$ then burst into roar of laughter.
rms is too good J.! ne exclaimed. Look
n here. Ha! ha y
We'll, sir -. ms
Well, sir. read this |. IS my part in the
new play which IS to be brought out at the
: = Theatre, Monday night, and good
blank verse at that Read, say, and trem-
J DIG
anu ue mai aclor e1reM nilhsen oaek IN
n!s ehair' lausnlhs uheli tne lears ran aoWh
nis lace anu the square attlc1 snook Hitn MS
ihit.h.
AT ~ 1nat hionent' 70 o increase tne CONFUSION OF
Mrs. onaawiek anu tns alsconcefted ooardsTs'
@no naa maae al the trouble ior nothing, Mr..
. omlth almselI appeared, running up stairs to
! ascertain, as ne sald' wnat on sarth was the
. 1na1.er. ma ~,
Inc oIneers rs 1augneu s almost as neartiy as the
e seize nus murderer ana TO nnu MS mangled re-.
mains, that tne omeefs haa peen called In, joined
q IN the general mirth.
l. But tne actor started suddenly to his feet,
numbering In true tragic style:
y "Dlsperse, vile co pFds! Orlando will not yieldl
Back on your Ines or with this good right arm
IN nd way an your e,sedns mo
ID Tempt not orlando's wrath, or you shall feel
g The yengeance Of an armed and desperate man!