The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1854-08-09
CHAPTER KY.
THE COURT ROOM.
H..
READER, some one said:
.There is time we kT ow not when,
A point we know not wherei

"There is a time we XII ow not "lleh,
A point we know not wherei
That marks the destines OF men,
Aud leads TO glory or despair"
This time was at hand, This point was
found in the epochs of Morton and Albert
The time had come, though he knew 1t not
when Morton was to yield all his hopes and
demon-lke triumph to despair The point
had become visible, though albert saw j
not-that was to lead him from maidlcancy
and sorroy, to happiness and glory
How Morton succeeded in his wicked ma.
,chnations You already know. How. as one
event, followed another, his success in sche-
ming was unfolded to him, how all the OBJ
iects of his haired were brought into his
coils, and bow everything turned out to ap,
pease the ends of his reyenge-already too,
YOU know. But how a secret fate seemed
to be working his downfall, how threat
ming scourge, pended over all his tendlsh
trumphs, and how every success OF his was
but plunge still deeper into the vortex OF
destruction- Morton knew not. No; he
knew it not. for now demon like he was rev
cling in the glory he thought he nad OBJ
tained. More than twenty years, had the
black spirit OF revenge been lurking within
ibis wicked bosom, and now, after long and
patient scheming, he had conSumma'ed 'ne
almost total extinction of the ohIects OF l''
assaults. Now has mHrderous cravings were
satiated and he felt brutal satisfaction.
But reader let us tlrn our attention tc
other parts Of our story.
Court had convened, and everything was
in readiness for the hearing of causes. a
the time we enter, the house is cro"ded
with anxious spectators; for this is the day
on which the exciting trial of Albert was eX
pected to commence. At This moment the
court was interrupted by the hurried en-.
trance of the Pastor, whom we have noticed
on several occasions before--accompa
by an old grey headed man, whom the rea
der will be pleased to recognize as the per
son spoken of by Strdwson to Teazle. With
out stopping for a moment, they JoStIet
through the crowd into the bar, aud the pas
tor made known their business; viz. tha
they wanted search warrant for one Viro
qua Leroy, whom they had good reasons t
believe bad been forcjby detained at some
place or house in the city. At this curious
and peremptorg demand every one was sur
prised, but still he urged his request. Bal
being required however, they were at some
what Of a Joss to know where to procure it
Presently Mr.. Teazle stepped forward, ant
after passing a few words with the minister
was introduced by the same TO the old gen
teman, whose name was given as Mortimer
Mr.. Teaze looked at ihe old man and I
strange expression passed over his face
such as might be awakened by memory. a
she tries to grasp at some indslnct obJec
in the dista. past, Without saying wore
however he withdrew his gaze, and beckon
ed to the county Coroner who was sittln!
amongst the crowd. He came forward ant
after short conference they informed th
Pastor and his companion that they worl'
90 on bond of security. Every thing beini
thus fortunately and expedldous)y settled
the warrant was taken out under bail OF TWEEN
ty thousand dollars, and the applicants dc
parted. .....
Now, to Teazle, this was a strange en-
terprise, for he viewed tin different lgh
to what others did. He had an idea tina
the release, or recovery Of Vroqua wouI
be an important item in the matter OF the de
fence. But more of this anon.
The Judge began the reading OF the dccl
et, and as one case after another was mer
toned, the deathly silence fell still deepe
upon the assembly; for they had nothln
before their minds, except the case betor
us. Now the name of Albert Beaumol
was heard. All heads were raised, an
eyes distended to their utmost capacity
(The gases before this were all postponed
"A moments hreathless anxiety ensued.
# z "Ready?" interrogated the Judge, as h
gray eyes peeped from under his heav
brows.
Another moment of silence followed
The audience looked with unwavering gal
upon the bar, and they seemed to be pas
ing among each other, glance9 of inquir
81 am ready" answered the Prosecute
ra Ready" replied Mr.. Teazle, as he arc.
. from his chair.
On seeing this distinguished man engage
10 the defence of q suit, that elected
much of their interest, a look of surpri
appeared on every face.
'Bring in the prisoner" commanded Il
Judge raising his eyes from the docket.
In few moments the officers returnC
with Albert between them. All eyes we
turned to the door. and universal EXPIRE
p sion of pity passed through the crowd,
they beheld the object Of their curiosity,
p His bearing was noble, yet not bold
expression, open and free, yet not imppder
True, he was pale and emaciated, ,--f
features lore the impress Of grief and an'
ETY., yet hespeaking, at the same time,
heart resting on the assurance Of innocenc
though racked by the thought of univ
condemnation, ~
al He was arraigned before the court, a.
the Indictment having been read By I
u Prosecuting Attorney, the question "
/, asked;
"Guilty or not guilty?'
Another breathess space followed the
3 words; bus i was broken by The clear vol
Of the prisoner as he answered
sg .'Not guilty.
But before we proceei farther with. Il
record, il may be rel enough to inform b
reader Of the Kind of anxiety Shat infue
;ed the public. Itmakes moi much di1f,