The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1854-05-24
CHAPTER XXVI.
o, what authority and show of truth
Can cunning sin cover itself withal!

Mrs. Mclean, AS We stated in chapter XXIv had male
active search for James b. III order give him the letter she
had found Sener house. and also htr uforma
ton concerning the forged check
She could not find him, and that night from the excessive
fatigue of tedy and excitement Of mnd the poor oman was
quite sick
The morning, the day for the trial. Mrs Mclean
had heard but she sick to get up from her couch
She hoped though before the day advanced much she would
be enabled to call on James Is. Jimmy her stid with
her.
Nine, ten o'clock came, aud still Mrs. Mclean was unable
to rise.
Jimmy, my son" she said "I find myself too weak to
go to see The gentleman you 80 my boy and ask him to
Jimmy sailed forth go and James b. lie was not
at the hotel iic came back and told his mother. She
hardly knew what 10 do. Why had she sent for him
sooner She tried to rise but her strength failed her. and she
fell back on the bed
Jimmy, my son." said size 'you must try and find him.
Go to the Court House. and try and him. tell him think
| know enough to clear the young man"
Jimmy started Off again. When hc reached the Court
House. the trial was almost over Persons that out
he heard Pying the young who would be to the
lenenary The house crowded, and it with great
difficulty, he worked his way in, but jimmy perscverng
little fellow and he was determined possible 10 find the OBJ
ect of his search In the house. he looked every
but he could nothing of James he Baker and
Arthur but the other he could not find lie dstresss
what should he do. He a young boy a youth from
ioreighn land, he tmid but he would do it. lie saw
other alternative but go the Judge and tell him.
He boldly advanced to the Judges and attempted to
aScehd the steps lhe oicer IN attendance ordered him
out.
IL want to see the Judge" said the boy
The officer was about to take him by the arm and lead
him out, but the Judge who then delivering his charge
to the jury heard him and instructed him to come up and
tell his errand.
Jimmy advanced up the steps and stood before his Honor
what do you want with me boy 7! said the Judge proud
ly, but kindly.
81 here sir, to hunt Mr. James B-who the friend
OF Mr. Henry Munroe, but could find him. NY nam.
my SIR told me to tell him to come to her. she sick
to here she she knows enough TO clear the Young
gentleman now charged with forgery"
These lew words created considerable sensation in the
thought whispered one. knew said another that tho
young man in the box there did not forge that check
Hump said our squnt eyed cockney TO his neigh
Dor III thought he was not such fool"
After order was enforced the Judge spoke follows.
The boy speaks well for his age, and this strange
might be explained Where is Mr.. b."
James B. his feet, and answered to the summons
He sitting with his head dow behind the Attorney for
the defence, and therefore not seen by Jimmy
Mr B" said the Judge I'VE will suspend operations until
this afternoon at three o'clock, when will hear you elicit
any information concerning the matter"
Co. therefore adjourned in the middle of the Judges
/. charge ian unusual circumstance no doubt)
James b., the lawyer and Jimmy the house of Mrs
Mclean, whilst Others went their different waya
After Jimmy left the second tme Mrs. Mclean became
uneasy and excited that she exceeded her strength and
got out Of bed She dressed herself and in the Of
putting her bonnett when the three entered James b.
aud the lawyer discovered her physical debility and
the former went out and procured her nvgoang
das from the apothecarys, whilst Jimmy despatched
by order OF tie lawyer hotel for nutrcious food The
cordial did much towards revivng Mrs. Mclean and she
then told them Of the whole how she had heard
Arthur and Baker speak Of the forgery that they had sign
ed one check for less amount which she found and gave
ck To Baker and that he had put IL in the book From
what sue told them it perfectly ceay that ey commit.
ted the forgery She gave tie letter James B. she had
found and he about TO for Seners when his friend
assured him it was time 10 start 10 the Court House. Mrs
Mclean thought she could ride there carriage procur
ed, and James determined TO find out Idas prison before
many hours or minutes should elapse.
They proceeded to the Court House. Mrs. Mclean took
seat the witnesses stand and the lawyer for the defence
given permission TO examne her testimony surprised
the Court TO excessive degree the Attorney General In the
cross examination, could not mistiy conound her. she
gave straight story Every had been looking about
for Baker and Arthur Munroe but tey were not in the
Court House They both hal an intimaon how matters
Negong when Jimmy made bis appearenee before dinner
nd nch had started to complete his arrangemen
= ect bis cash and forh, and make his exit whilst
AtProceedea tosfect The ruin Of the Innocent girl, and