Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-04-03
p. CLARKSVIILE TENN; FRIDAY APRIL 3. 1857, I. Z


but, ever forgetful Of self, when he could
promote the comfort Of those he prized, he
rsjoiced at the scene he had Witnessed; and
rendembefed that there was one more ser
vice he could perform for the woman he
loved So, instead Of returning to his of
fee, he visited the various printing estab-
lishments, and, as favor to himself, pre-,
vailed upon the editors not to announce
the unhappy marriage Of Fanny Orme,
an to suppress her name, in connection
with the event that followed,
When Mr.. Orme reached the cssy,
though very early in the morning, he found
a dense throng assembled in, and around,
the Mayors Office, where an investigation
was about to be made Of the manner of the
Counts death, and evidence taken of his
guilt Before mingling in the crowd, Mr..
orme was met by lawyer Jones, who sym.
pathised with the old gentleman; whilst he
feltfor him, some contempt for the foolish
vanity which caused him to seek an ALI.
ance, for his daughter, with villainaHs im.
poster, This latter feeling he did not be-
tray on this occasion; but respectfully in
formed him, that Difference to his feelings,
had induced the court to dispense with his
attendance, and he was at liberty to return
home.
Mr. Orme, with genuine gratitude.
thanked him for the favor he had done him,
and declared bis purpose to return, SO soon
as he had made an effort to secure the sup,
preston of his daughters name in any
publications that might be made of the
painful affair. Again, Mr.. Jones informed
him that such step had already been ta-
ken, and he might rest assured that his
daughter would be spared the pain Of see,
ing her name in the papers, Greatly re-
lieved, Mr.. Orme warmly thanked Mr.,
Jones for a kindness he had no right to ox-
pect at his hands; but was told, in reply,
that his thankswere due to aHpther; though
who that other was, Nv. Jones declined to
say. 81 saaFdi odi lyi1o1 5an 20 r 2 81
Gone other question, Mr.. Jones, y said
Mr.. Orme, "and I win detain you no lon
ger. Has any additional proof of the
Counts guilt been brought to lightY'
eyes, sir; and proof that win surprise
you not little, His raoms were strictly
searched, last night, and some jewelry was
found, known to have belonged to parties,
who lived in this city, and whe were sup
posed TO have been wrecked at sea. And
among the articles found, was the watch Of
the father of Charles Winters, and the
identicalEotes of Durand ST., for the prop.
erty held by your nephew" ~" ail'TsinH
Mr.. l0rme uttered an exclamation of sur,
prise then lbowing to Mr., Jones, returned
to his home, burdened with many painful
thoughts, and bearing upon his face few
additional wrinkles. To Fanny he ,rela-
ted the conversation with Mr., Jones, and
her sorrow wore a deeper shade, as the
proofs thus accumulated of the gtievous
wrong she had done to the man whose love
she had priced as highly as life itself, and !
TO whom she had given her young hesrt, in
The fulness of pride and confidence. l
Father and daughter now believed they
had sounded the depths of misfortune, and
both relapsed into silence, that was bro
Sap occasionally by the coming in Of some
riend, ta inquire after Fanny's health.-xI
Phqs passed the day; and the night that
ollowed was one of gloom as deep and |
IT'LL as that which bad settled upon tho
hearts of the moprners within the walls Of
he mansion. But the morning dawned
brightly, aftSF A season Of darkness, and
Mr.. Orme, whose disposition was Aopeful1
md sanguias, attempted to encourage his
laughteri by supposing that their own
night of sorrow might be followed by
lay as bright; but she only shook her
lead. and then rcclined upon the sofa,
whilst he seated himself ia an arm chair ON |
he opposite side Of the room, and fell into
ieep thought. sor ~' l,.a3 boa .arne |
Just thep Fapny's maid handed her the
etter Of George Durand, which she had
ust found in the bower, and retired. Fam
ay broke the seal. and was irving m mus-