The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1858-02-18
than when present. Salter followed his ad-
vice and was Immediately on his way.

than Wnen present. Salter foi0Weu ms ad-
vice and was Immediately on his way.
CHAPTER EIGHTH.
"A hre unquenched, unquenchable,
Around, within my heart doth dwell,
Nor ear can hear, nor tongue can tell
The tortures Of an inward He'll"
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Even you, yourselves to your breasts shall tell
Your crimes and your consciences be your hell"
In the course Of few weeks Weldon was
tried and convicted Of murder in the first de-
gree, but his punishment was commuted to
imprisonment for life in the penitentiary. The
sympathies Of the public were strongly in his
favor, and the defence was easily established
that the deed was committed on a sudden
heat Of passion from the rank provoc alton of
the deceased, and instead Of having time to
cool, it continually increased until the time of
discharging the fatal load. Thus the success.
sor to the Legrand Paradise was compelled TO
exchange it for the dark and dismal abode Of
the prison. His wife remained on the estate,
and by curtailing many useless expenditures,
was enabled to support herself in good style.
and pay some Of the debts her husband had
contracted.
Salter had now been home several weeks,
but he was not the person he had been three
years before. In gliding about from city to
city, and State to State, the constant change Of
scene and company had dispelled much Of the
gloom that would have afflicted him had he
remained at home. But now he had more
time for sober reflection, and the associations
around him caused his crimes to stare him
grimly in the face. The consequences were
constantly preying upon him. He retired
from all society-kept his room most Of the
time and saw only such Of his friends as called
upon him. His conduct and appearance be-
came = matter Of surprise to all his acquaint-
ances except the few who had been accompli-
ces with him in his crimes. He was sullen,
gloomy. and apparently bereft Of all enjoy
ment. The ruin he had caused in the pecuni-
ary condition of the best family he had ever
known-the desolation had come upon their
beautiful residence, and the many whom his
money had b-ibed, whose virtue he had bought
and thus prepared for ali kinds of excesses
against the peace and happiness Of society
all the wrongs Of which he was the prime
cause were so many scourges IN the hand of
justice, inAicting upon him the severe penalty
Of violated law. The punishment was often
more than he could bear: and frequently was
he found in his room, overcome bv the most
intense suffering. Oh! what direful miseries
result from the ascendency Of passion, and the
prostration Of deliberate thoughts and the do
minion Of conscience! After few weeks
more, Jswett. also. returned with his wife for
the purpose of settling his business and dis
posing Of his property with view Of remov
ing to crowded city. He had found in his
absence, th,t the noise, amusemehts, excite
mems and the thousand varieties Of city life,
were admirably calculated to divert the mind,
conscience slumber. He also found. on re-
turning to the theatre Of his crimes, that his
former misery returned with redonbled sever
ity. Scarcely had he arrived and seated him
self in room with his companion. before his
grief overwhelmed him, and burying his face
in his handkerchief, resigned h,mself to tears.
He had kept the secret Of his life's woe from
his devoted wife, and her surprise and anguish
on beholding this return of her husbands sor
row, can better be imagined than described
She threw her arms about his neck and be-
sought him to tell her his troubles, that she
might administer to his relief.
"What fatality is there in this town." said
she, ssthat causes you so much distress? Do
calm yourself and let US talk unreservedly of
your afiictions.'
s Jewett composed himself-raised his head
and bending upon the countenance Of his be-
loved companion look Of mingled pity, grief,
and love, said in portentious tone:of voice:
"Are you prepared TO hear?"
III am" she replied. with a-tremulous voice.
"Are you prepared to hear .he WORSHIP
"Do not doubt me-the knowledge Of your
secrets will not disturb me as much a. behold
ing your troubles without knowing the cause"
t.Did you ever observe . residence short
distance to the northeast Of the Academy,
most tastefully arranged, standing in garden
like that Of Eden?"
81 have"
swell, the noblest and happi.st family once
owned and occupied that Paradise"
'sWhere are they now?"
"Living in poverty short distance to the
west Of the town."
"What caused the change?0
"My cRIMEs!"
His wife started al this announc ement, pa
led and qu'vered like an aspen. Jewett pre-
served his composure, and speedily remarked:
"You said you was prepared to hear my Sc
crets."
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"Oh! my Godn exclaimed be, ..if thou
can'st hear the prayer Of one so wicked as !,
support my companion in this trying hour
She is innocent - the mornirg dawn, and
ueeds thy assistance while hearing Of the dis
honor OF him whom she loves, ard has made
part Of her own existence"
His wife now appeared calm and firmly
she said
"What has passed cannot be recalled. II
We have lived wrongly, We must atone for il
by the righteousness Of the future, Let me
now hear ALL"
CAS- lawyer I lent my counsel and assist.