Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-05-07

for the moment when James Wesley should
take the stand. When Hannegan retired
Mrs. Wesley whispered to her husband
and he Whispered to the Attorney. The
latter seemed surprised but announced tina,
the prosecution would there rest the case.
Everybody was surprised that the Wes-
leys were not called up, and my plans were
all disarranged. ! OWNED at once that Mrs.
Wesley had suggested this course to shield
her husband and herself from cross-exami-
nation. Had the instinct of self preserva-
tion told her what was comingl | rose to
open my case for defense, and began by
stating that had incontestible evidences
that conspira cy had been entered into to
blast the character of my client to enable
the parties in the conspiracy TO perfect GER
I tain secret plans, which would fill the COM
munity with horror. ! saw that everybody
was prepared to believe almost everything,
and determined to waste no time in words.
So requested hat James Wesley might be
sworn, and desired the Judge to have Eun:ce
Wesley removed while her husband was be-
| ing examined She was taken out by the
Sheriff and / turned to question James
Wesley.
James Wesley said sternly, show came
that scar on your iorehead!'
As the william turned ghastly pale, stag
gered, and cIutched at the railing of the
witness box for support, felt sure of my
man.
ANSWER me Bob Harmon; how came that
scar on your toreheadp
At the mention of the name Bob Har-
mon,' the wretch fell back upon the seat
and groaned, lOh don't-don't bring that
ag ain me!.'
81 shall bring tina, up, and more too, un-
less you answer me truly about this pretend
ed theft. Now tell me-did not Eunce
Gregory put these ,hings in Miss Monlressor's
trunk!'
.Oh my God! how did you know about
Eunice Gregory! Don't bring that up now.
It's gone by years ago. groaned the wretch
ed man:
Answer me, then; did not your wife put
those things in Miss Montressor's trunkp
Yes she did, let the girl go, and dom:
ask me any more questlohs.
The excitement had now become over
whelming, and the witness began to fear
for his bodily safety-a fact determined
to use as an additional screw. Il shall ask
for little more,' replied. as do not wish
to expose you to the rage of this audience,
if you'll answer promptly. Where is the
will that old Mr.. Gregory executed in which
be made his grandchild, Helen Montressor,
his heir, and which he gave her to give to
his lawyer when he returned-the will your
wife stole from the child as she lay sleep
ing
sOh, Lord. it's come at last! Just as told
her it would
Where is the will!' thundered
sit is burnt he exclaimed, 'but Helen is
his only surviving relation, and the will by
which my wife got the property is a forged
one.'
Having achieved everything, sud not cs e
ing to prolong tie painful scene. asked The
District Attorney if it would not be best to
dismiss the case. He cheerfully assented,
and Miss Montressor, who IN the flush of
agitation and thankfulness looked more,
lovely than ever, was released frlm the
custody of Mr. Mace end placed in charge
of his wife, while Wesley and his wife sunk
away from public indignation.
The exitement was SO great the Court
was not adjourned TIL P. NJ, and was
obliged to state for the qualification Of the
crowd how had managed to get on track
of the Wesleys. told that many years be-
| fore had read on account of the murder of
a child by its aunt, Eunice Gregory, assist
ed bv her lover, one Bob Harmon. for the
purpose of possessing her niece's estate
! In;that account it was stated that Harmon,
at the zine of the muader, had fallen down
an area and gnashed his forehead terribly,
| which afterward healed and left peculiar
scar. The hints | received from Helen's
story and the letter signed Eunice Gregory,
had set my memory at work, and when |
met Wesley and observed the peculiar scar
on his forehead, the whole thing flashed
upon me, and determined to make bold
push to expose them, and not only defend
Helen against the charge o: larcency, but
wrench from he. unnatural aunt The patri.
mony that had been withheld from her.
Nv explanation was received with ap-
plause, and movement set on foot to have
the Wesleys indicted for perjury; but /: was
never carried out, as they disappeared from
that part of the country and we all thought
1t best not to bring them back for any pur-
pose whatever.
:, Helen secured her estate, and secured
! Helen; and if you will 60 home with me you
sha Il have an introduction to her and hel
: children. Thst first case did the bushes;
t for me all around, as by it secured a grea
r reputation plenty of practice handsome
wife and large fortune.