The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1857-04-28

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nBkwas on tho l7sh Of NardY' said b.
II "M ~, thst Was the ssQ d. - Psionsgs
lsus1 Gas searched, WAe8 mott said E1ssn-
1eN The District Atto91sy.
~ That il the day ns1lonsa = Tho -
nsat," hs replied.
Turning again to the witness, said, "Mr.
Aurch, please to reoollsct with precision;
JON heard the witness who preceded you
swear that Mrs. Wesley told her that the
identical half eagle, Witt Tie holsthsn nAdo
in it, was IL her hasbaad's trunk on OF
before the 18th Of last March,"
"Yes" said Murch, 81 heard her swear
that, and was astonishsd, for Ars. Wesley
brought me the coin on the aetsrooou Of the
10th, and told me that must have Il 6xed By
noon, next day; at IL on the 18th she came
for it, at one that afternoon it Was found in
Mrs. Montressor's trunk"
| The District Attorney turned sharp around,
and gave the Wsstlsy's : piercing look. Mrs.
W. sat immoveable; but Wsstlsy turned pale
and fairly covered beneath the gaze Of the
Attorney, who saw, wss convinced Of the
true facts Of the case, and judge and jury
man seemed to DO Of the same mind. felt
certain, then, OF . verdict in my clisnt's "a
vor, but how was l to crush the Wsstley's;
and how win back her estate. decided on
my course.
Hannegan va next, and showed BY him
that Mrs. Wsstley he'd psrsscutsd the prison
Or in the most Outrageous manuer-bsating
her, threatening to XIII her and to ruin her
reputation, and treating her shamsfully. His
testimony excited 20 much indignation against
the couple that longsd for the moment to
arrive when james Wsstley should take the
stand. When Hannsgan retired, Mrs. West
toy whispered to her husband, and he whis-
persi to the Attorney. The latter seemed
surprised, but announced that the prosecu-
ton would There rect the case.
Every body seemed surprised that the
Westley's we're mot called, and my plans
we're Oh disarrangsd. OWNED ct once that
Mrs. Westley had suggested this course to
shield her husband and herself from cross.
examination. Had the instinct Of self pre-
servation told her what Was coming? rose
TO open the case for the defense, and bsSau
By stating that had inoonssstibls evidence
that conspiracy had been entered into to
blast the character Of my client, to en-
able the parties to the conspiracy TO perfect
certain plans, which would Gil the commune
y with horror. l saw that every body was
prepared to believe almost anything and de-
| sOt AAbuVO W W00VO NJ t&n0 IN WOHQ9. 90 Il
requested thas Jas. Wsstley might bssworn,
ley removed while her husband Vas beius
and turned to question James Westley.
"Jamss Wesley" said l, sternly, show
came that scar on your forshsadpn
Az the villain turned ehastiy pale, starser.
I'd and clatched at the railing Of the witness
box for support, felt sure Of my man and
said:
"Answsr ne, Bob Harman; how came
that scar 90 your forshsadSs'
At the mention Of the name ssBob Har.
man" the wretch fell back upon the ssat
and groaned.
"Oh dent, don't bring that agin mel"
81 shall bring that up and more too, un.
less you answer me truly about this pretend.
Cd theft. Now, tell me-dia not Eu~ies
Gregory put those things in Miss Montres-
| sor's sSunk?'
ooh my God how did you know shout
Eunice Gregory? Don't bring up that now.
IT, gons-by years ago." groansd the wretch
Cd man..
"Ansvsr me did not your wife put those
things in Miss Montrsssor's trunk?
"Yss-shs did--let the girl 20, and don's
ask any more qssstions.
The excitement had now become ovsrwhslm-
ing, and the witnsss was beginning to fear
for his bodily safety; fact determined TO use
- an additional screw. 81 shall ask for lit
tie more," replied, CAS- do NOS wish TO q.
pose you to the rage Of this audience, II
you'll answer promptly Where 10 the will
that old Mr.. Gregory executed in which be
made bic grandchild, Helen Montreesor. his
heir, and which he gave her TO give his law
yer when he feturned--the viii your wife
stole from the child - she lay slssping.'
"Oh, Lord! II i come At last just ~ told
her 1t would"
"Whsre 10 the will?" hundred,
SIS 10 burnt !" he exclsimed--ssbut Helen
10 his only surviving relation, and the will by
which my wife got her property is . forged
Having achieved everything, and not car
ing to prolong the painful soene, l asksd
the District Attorney il it would be best to
dismiss the case. He chserfully asscntsd, and
Miss Montressor, who 10 her flush OF agitation
and thankfulness, looked more lovely than
ever, was released from the custody Of Mr..
Mace, and placed ia charge of his wife, while
Wesley and bis wife slunk away from public
indignation.
The excitement was 20 great the court vas
not adjourned until 3 O'Clock, P. M, and /
VAS Obliged to state, for the eradication Of
the crowd, how had managed 10 get on the
track OF the Wsslsys. told that, masy
PEARS before, had read IN account Of the
murder q child, BY iss aunt, Eunies Gre
cory, assisted BY her lover, one Bob Harmaa,
Tor tho purpose Of possessing her nios's 80
eAse. 10 that account il was stated that
Hartman, q tho time OF the murder had fall.
On down an arsa and gashsd bic forehead
terribly, which afterwards healed and Left .
peculiar scar. The hints received from
Helene story, and the letter signsd Eaaics
Gregory, had Get ny memory at work, and
when met Wesley and observed the pecu-
asshed upon ne, and l dstsrmiAsd 10 make I
bold pssh 70 expose then, and not only Do.
fend Helen aeainst the charge Of lsrcohv
but wSench5 I'm her unnatural aunt the pat.
rimony that IA been withheld from her.
Ny sxplaaasion was rsssivsd With applss,,
and . movement set on foot 70 have thu
Wssleys indicted for perjury, but il was nsv.
q carried out, - they dissppsarsd from thai
part Of the country, and We oil thosght il
best not to bring them back for any purpose
whatever.
Helen secured her estate, aud seoar.l
Helen; and il yon will 30 home with me -,
shau have % Introduction to her and th,
children.
That 6rst oass did The business for me n
round, - By il Isscsrsd great rspuessies
plenty Of practice, handsome wife, and
large fortune.
SikouLAa.-Ths Mississippi river he's hssu
savigabls, bsewssn this city and its mouth
Oil winter, except about : month, while Ii