The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1854-08-09

} Of their attention, can better hr imagined
than described. Every one, Jury and AL, 'ook-
ed towards the door, distorted with wonder;
but when Firoqua appeared. smile passed
over Teazle's face.
"Ilere is our testimony" again shouted
} the old man, all-forgettul, amidst his de,
r light
"Silence in courtn' vcciferated the sher-
!, if. Composure was again restored, and
Mr.. TeazIc approached The old man, when,
for few moments they were engaged in
= deep and hurried conversation. Wine they
! are thus occupied we will make few cXpla-
nations.
As to the Pastor, he was altogether as
ignorant as the court and assembly, Of what
was t" follow; for when the old man solci-
ted his aid, he was not informed to what end
he thought merely to release Firoqua.-
And nowyou can imagine his surprise, when
he heard Mortimer cryout "hcre is our
testimony"
Morton was not present. He left the
scene Immediately after the lawyers con-
cluded their pleas. The object OF this de-
parture we will see hereafter.
"What's to be done now?" demand the
Judge sternly, as he looked haughtiIy upon
the parties.
"May it please the court" commenced
Mr.. Teazle, giving an explanation of the
laie proceedings and the business OF the new
comers. After he had concluded his intro
duction, informing the court that these were
his witnesses &C., he had them sworn
While this duty was i'll process, another per-
sonage appeared. 1t was Mijah Beaumont
She too, was sworn. Everything being
made in readiness, Mr.. TeazIe commenced
the examination of lis Witnesses.
"Viroqua Leroy will please take the
stand" said Mr.. eazle.
AS she walked around the crowd, TO get
to the stand, her eyes caught the form of
Albert as he sat with bis face buried in his
hands. At one bound she was By his side,
and her trembling arms intwined about his
neck. Not word did they speak, but there,
like softly whispering angles, their hearts
silently communed with each other,
"Come-come, hear your witnessesW in
terrupte& the Judge, growing impatient
Her ear caught this command, and like
a wounded tawn she sprang to her feet.
Her face flushed, and she seemed to be in a
world of embarrassment. Teazle went to
her, and speaking few words, conducted
her to the stand.
"Well, Miss Yiroquq, state what you
know about this case"
''All | know is, that on the evening of
the murder. my brother came in from town
and he seemed very quiet--even morose.--
Albert Beaumont had just left our house
And in a few moments after wards my
brother also left, taking a by-palh to the
road"
"Liar!" shouted a voice. 1t was Tom
= Leroy
"Silencer' cried the Sheriff, striking the
) floor with his staff.
"Well?" inquired TeazIe.
"F'eeng fearful presentiment, as re-
garded Albert, followed Thomas, though
he was not aware of it, After having se-
creted myself by the roadside, and the
, storm in great measure subsiding, lheard
| the report Of gun. looked out through
the bushes and saw --- my brother stand
ing over dead man. | was frightened
: for while, | know not how long, was un'
coucious. When | awoke there was mum
Der of men at the place and they were hold
y ing an inquest over the dead body, ant
c Albert was imprisoned with Il e charge
1 after the men had left except Thomas
Strawson ana another one started home
n But as | started from my place, they hear
e the rustling of the bushes and well nigh de
,f tected me. Now you know Thomas Lero
!, that | was present." she added impassion
ately, addressing him, 81 do not make thes
developments through and unkndness to
n wards any one, but to do all can to rever
n au unjust and a wicked charge!'
IS After few questions--for the sake {
+ questions from the States Attorney, sh
e took her seat.
= "Miah Beaumont, please take the stand,
a said Mr.. Ieaze, after moments pause.
!, "Will you state to the court what yo
= know in reference to this affair"
d 81 have great deal to answer to tha
S question u :" And she ccm
menced with the history of Morton wit
/, which the reader already is conversant, an
gave relation up TO the present, coDcludin
J. with the manner in which he bro't about IT,
imprisonment of Albert. AS she woui
n dwell upon the duplicity and wickedness
r Morton, hoarse murmur OF astonishmer
h would pass through the crowd, and as 81
came to that part that developed the paren
II age of Albert and thomas Leroy; what
mighty effect was produced upon each fec
d Albert's was lit with hopeful glance, "
e darked with fearful doubt. He might b
Of dreaming, he thought, and oh; should |
l. wake, and meet such sad disappointment
ID But he remained as calm as might be. An
h Tom Leroy--a look of revengeful fur,
Y, gIaI ed from his eyes as he heard the wi
III nesse's words. He was now the very coul
S, ter.part of Morton. Never was there sue
J. resemblance before--every one remarkt
it, He made several attempts at escap
y but there were officers to preven it.
~ CATER the old man was thrown into Il
Ia pit, and the murderers had left, continue
n Miiah Beaumont, 81 went to him, for /
he some curious influence was forced to {
it. When beheld him, thought kno
Of the face, remembered the name that WI
W. on the package, and then ! recoected a
Iknew him to be albert Em6e,ton, the faith
as of the accused"
Just at this moment the old man rusht
he towards Albert, and throwing his arms
no round his neck cried
"Oh my son! my son! | know him
IN, is so like his motherP' The Old man "
or. weak with age, which, together with 4