True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-04-15

swear that Mrs. Wesley told her that the
identical half-eagle, with the hole then
made in it, was in her husbands trunk
on or before the 10th day of last March"
Yes" said Murch, "I heard her
swear to that, and was aslonished, for
Mrs. Wesley brought me the coin on the
Afternoon of the l6h, and told me must
have it fixed by noon of the next day ;
at eleven o'clock on the 18th she came for
it, and at one o'clock that afternoon it
was found in Miss Montressor's trunk,
with other things"
The district attorney turned sharp
around and gave the Wesley's piercing
look. Mrs. w. sat immovable, but WeS-
ley turned pale and fairly cowed beneath
the gaze of the attorney who, | now saw
was convinced of the true facts of the
case, and the Judge and jury seemed to
be OF the same mind. | felt certain then
of verdict in my clients favor, but how
was | 10 crush the Wesley's and win back
his estate ! | decided on my course.
flanagan was the neXa witness, and |
showed by him that Mrs Wesley had
prosecuted the prisoner in the most out
rageous manner-bealing her, threatning
to kill her, and 10 ruin her reputation, and
ill-treating her shamefuIly. His testimo.
ny excited so much indignation against
the vlIianous couple, that longed for
the moment to arrive whe James Wes-
ley should take the stand. When Han
negan retired, Mrs. Wesley whispered to
her husband and he whispered 10 the at
torney. The latter seemed to be sur
prisel at first, but made gesture Of as
sent, and announced that the prosecution
would there rest the case. Every body
was surprised that the Wesleys had not
been called to testify, and was quite
stunned. My plans were all disarangrd.
| OWNED at once that Mrs. Wesley had
suggested this extraordinary course to
shield her husband and herself from cross
examination. Had the instinct Of preser-
vation told her what was coming | i'm
mcdiately decided upon my course, and
rose to open the case for The defendant
| began by stating that had incontestable
evidence that conspiracy had been en-
tered into to blast the character OF my
client, to enable parties in The conspiracy
to perfect certain plans which when l
proceeded TO expose them, would fill the
community with horror. | saw that
everybody was prepared to believe al
most anything, and [ determined to
waste no time in words. So | requested
that James Wesley might be sworn and
desired the Judge to have Eunice Wesley
removed from the room while her hus-
band Was being examined. She was Ia
ken out by the sheriff and l turned 10
question Wesley
"James Wesley" said I stcrnly,
how came that scar on your forehead :"
AS the william turned CHASTITY pale,
staggered and clutched the railing Of
the witness box for support | felt. sure
of my man and said:
Answer me Bob Harman; how came
that scar on your forehead"
At the mention of the name "Bob Har.
man" the wretch fell back upon the
seat and groaned Oh, don't-don't bring
that against me-"
81 shall bring that up and more too
unless you answer me truly about this pre-
tended theft. Now tell me--did not En-
nice Gregory put those things in Miss
Montressor's trunk? -
"Oh, my God! how did you know
about Eunice Gregory ? Don't bring that
up now, its gone by years ago." groaned
the wretched man. 'f' ~
"Answer me, then; did not your wife
put those things in Miss Montressor's
trunk Z"
"Yes-she did Jet the girl go and
don't ask me any more questions"
The excitement had now become over
whelming, and the witness began 10 fear
for his bodily safety "a fact which I had
determined to use as an additional screw.
| shall ask for but little more information,
as do not wish to expose you 10 the
rage Of this audience, if you will answer
me promptly. Where is the will that
old MIR. Gregory executed, in which he
made his graudchild, Helen Montressor,
heir, and which he gave her to give to
his lawyer when he returned-the will
your wife stole from the child when she
lay sleeping!"
"0h, Lord! it's come at last just as
| told her it would"
Where is the will !" | thundered.
"It is burntW he exclaimed, "but
Helen is his only surviving relation, and
The will by which my wife got the prop
erly is forged one." 4.
Having achieved everything that /
wished, and not caring to prolong the
painful scene, l asked the district attor-
ney if it would not be best to dismiss the
case. He cheerfully assented to the
proposition, and Miss Montressor, who
in her flush Of agitation and thankfulness
looked more lovely than ever, was re.
leased from the custody Of Mr.. Mace,
and placed in charge of his wife, while
Wesley and his wife skunk away from the
indignation Of the assembly. The ex-
element was 50 great, the court adjourn