The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1854-06-21

ularity amongst his fellow citizens and also
to occupy an enviable position amongst the
elite, for scarcely week passed that his
halls and parlors were not brilliant with the
festive light and thronged by the noble. the
fair and the gay. Besides this his name
was never mentioned but as the popular
millionaire, though in soothmany conjectures
were slyly put ahoat amongst what are term
ed the middling and lower classes, as. to
the source of his means, yet none dare ques-
ton his integrity for this was already too
well established by his honorable and pious
demeanor, and consequently his influence
too great even for moment to allow any
such ab urd ideas to enter the minds OF
even the curious and enyious. 1t is true he
entered into agreat many speculations, and
was always fortunate-was great man a
mongst business men, yet all this did not
serve to allay the envy and jealousy OF the
pygmean gossip. 1t is ertough however, for
us to know reader that lie was popular and
favored, both in politics and on change,
in church and in society. And now we
view the other side of the picture. His
character, as revealed by the light is at first
glance one of unruffled good nature, digna-
fled by a certain oil, Of independence and
refined affability, which in him never failed
to command respect and elicit favor. But
still beneath this surface, there is a spirit
of iron (flom which no doubt he inherlts his
independent carriage, J that when once tred
or thwarted will ever burn with vehemence.
Though it may lie calm in the serenity OF
social life, when reused its fury and malig-
nence will reyer abate only by the fullest
revenge. While this spirit of unbridled
malice burned deeply in the farther recesses
of his heart. vigilent cunning lurked with
in his gray eyes, and an unrelenting express
sion curled about his lips, all Of which tho
by the casual observer would only be re-
marked as a glance Of deep and comprehen-
siye thought, so subserviant were all his
characteristics, both the baser and better
to his purposes. Thus do we discover the
chart OF the inner man, by an attentive study
OF the several physical Indications which
from whole life of friendly intercourse
might never be detected. The person thus
described will hereafter be known as VIII
liam Morton. His companions were both Of
that low villainous caste, who without risk
of mistake may be taken for persons pro
fessioually addicted to crime and outrage.
The first or one sitting next TO Morton is a
stout sanguine tempered person of about
fifty years of age. His face, if chat is any
index from its many scars; bears the impress
of familiarity with hard life. if not with
crime. Just the opposite to Morton s is his
character, as we read it. Instead of mask,
ing the baser qualities beneath the better,
his atonng ingredients are smothered; per-
chance by desperation through want--un-
der the habits that characterize his course
of life; for while his whole coatour denotes
the william, upon closer examination, one
discovers heart not altogether collous &c
the feelings Of humanity, and mind moi
!atogethel forgetful of the duties owing tt
others. But more perhaps of Strawson'S
disposition, may be known hereafter, as he
acts his several parts through this history
The remaining occupant of the chamber Is
a! once a william. Without one redeeming
quality of character he sits branded as 3
natural scoundrel Both a general view o.
his person and an inspection of his disposl-
tion, pronounce him an unmitigated wretch
In the truth there, is great similarity be-
tween his appearance and Morton's: This
person we have on former occasion described
as Tom Leroy. Having thus introduced t
you these characters with whom we have tt
do, we will turn our attention to other mat
ters. On this occasion the trio were deepl.
engaged in conversation. After having ap
psrently settled one topic of business Nor
ton said: .. H.. -
"Well partners, by this time, suppos
your purse strings draw rather emptlly."
"Right, returned Strawson," as for my
self hav'nt a shilling" al.. .,. a-........s
"Nor l." said Leroy, I'm ready for
haul--let's hear!'' AT this desireabie ef'ec
of his observation all the innate cunning an
villainy of Morton betrayed themselves an
he proceeded to lay before them his plot an
propositions. g,,fi .#g-m - rat
"Strawson," he commenced, "you hay
: always proved true to my cause -"
aa"Io the ruin Of my honor" he interruF
: ted. -ra u.. .I4r s. ... qll
"Honor!" calculated Morton in surprise
"what is honor? Strawson," he continue
resumug his former manner, "but name
remember It's not all gold that glitters."
"Most undoubtedly" he returned with
sinister expression. 5l-s naah =
"What do you meanWdemanded the otl
err. But before Strawson replied he mod
: fad bis tone and added Hconne Crentleme
this is not transacting our business. i hay
,, speculation on foot which il properly maj
aged will prove lucrative both to yourselv'
and me. l7#utqg ai"ul a
, II would like to know when one ev
y y missed proving so to you," observed Stra'
u son moodily. a hpa tsn 1rN ys.
4 "Or you eItner,' retorted Morton. ta
awe have failed to be millionaires yet
all events aIH 50. 7.r 5d1 .dlasma
om"But that is not saying you will not be
returned the first impatiently. agg. abE
r. 4"Well let's have this business, - said /
a roy lf1 qo tea 1la.t..
" "To business then it is," repeated Nc
lie ton glad TO turn the current of couversatio
lg "Strawsony' he SAID, cleyerly addressil
Of himself to that individual, ''you rememb
RS the FIRST job thatever1 4 engaged you to do
re some twenty years ago, according to the
I'd papers?' which he fumbled uneasily all t
a. while he spoke!nsj agfto.nd' rl7Foa
re H'9' eyes b -2-4r' he returnsd with an oa
% while a horrid expression darkened his fe
" lures. t-i''' '"''.t3 N'9eit"2 t2 ..AAbt
le1 yh"Well Won recolleet It was never finis