New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1858-03-26
MY Gold watch.

My Gold walton
BIZ JOHN RAwLN, POLICEMAN.
lnever got Sold professionally but once. aud that
ws BY Bill Salon, the forger, pickpocket, member
81 the London swell mob, etc. etc. He was an adroit
nuae and at the period of the transaction am about
- 1nrrafe bad more confidence in human nature
ana have been able to retain in long experience
w1ah knayes and rascals since that time.
ne signature Of prominent mercantile firm had
hsen affixed to a check for fourteen hundred and fifty
alnnrs and odd cents the latter item probably an
nend 70 make it look like regular business trans
ssaipR.
me forgery was fortunately discovered few hours
aAcr the bank had paid the check the teller having
N aftersnspicion that all was not right The check
vas placed in my hands by member OF the firm, to
whose counting-room had been summoned It was
nd q very good imitation, and wondered that the
ecr had not suspected the mischief before. But the
eAance OF catching the rascal excellent, for the
Paper had been forged at their desk, and before their
: We was the most impudent scoundrel ever met
mie Dir. Love- You see the desk there
n Was large understanding desk. Upon the in
wzx szde was q writing table at which Mr. Lowe
mna8y sat.
rs presented me letter Of introduction from
anr zondon correspondent continued Mr.. Love- q
save him cordial greeting, and he sat down by my
n1e, and we chatted Familiarity for half an hour.
Nm then asked several questions concerning vari-
azs localities in the city, and seemed very particular
n regard TO the name Of o firm with whom he de-
uS4fEr ne had business. lie from MS cnhlr ana
went to the desk the other side, and wrote down
NE directions gave him, as supposed. Our check
hco& open upon the desk, and instead of writing
~ directions be must have filled out the check.
Hkn signature OF the firm was attached TO several
bspsrs near him. that he had copy to write FROM
a&zl talking to me he tore off what now believe
no check. and put it into his pocket
Is How do you know he did thisY'
Because missed check, and this just fits where
ne host was torn out. The number is all right"
- viii You let me see the checkbook ~
Mn. Lowe complied, and carefully scrutinized the
Nnze On one OF the checks | found a peculiar i'm
Wession, which must have been made by the sharp
Ggsnes Of a ring, worn upon the little finger. The
nzxzk extended across the page and having by trial
zssn1ed myself that il was made by the person who
had written the forged check, took my leave after
a4teEing In my memorandum book particular de-
saiption OF the rogue.
satisfied myself as to what manner be must have
keld his pen 10 make so strong an impression with
n ring. The baud must have been turned over TO
Inc right and the scratchy appearance OF the writing
confirmed my view
II vas now o'clock in the afternoon. Knowing
n must be a magnificent rascal, l went directly 10
Dc fremont House and examined the register. To
my satisfaction found that sharp scratch-mark of
No Sing upon the book. Taking the pen, measured
IL distance, in order 10 determine which name had
Been written by him, and fixed upon that of G.
WonaldsonH
Inquired for the gentleman, and learned that he
wns Just starting for New York. He was very much
engaged aud the clerk bad orders TO deny him TO his
friends But such friend as was could not be de-
n5oa- went up to his room and knocked. He came
- he door himself, and was satisfied that he was
- foFger.
Yoa are my prisoner remarked, taking the
kxsonsets out OF my pocket.
EalF said he coOlly, he stepped out of the
spom, and closed the door behind him.
Kagain stated my business, and he laughed in my
zpe told him it was no use, (and, by the way,
sAl : stereotyped phrase for such occasiens.)
~Of course, Mr.. -, haven't the pleasure of
kzDwing your name, SIR
kawlin.7
-Os course, Mr. Rawlin, will go with you. But
INNS h serious charge, and my character is worth
M1xe 10 me than the merchants meney is TO him.
viE 20 with you but excuse me while tell my sister
ns business will deain another day in the city,
No, you DON'T" said !, grasping him by the
ozaAz.
-sEnn my soul you re uncommon suspicious. You
n ses what shock it would be to my sister to learn
efmy arrest"
n viii enter with you ~
-And frighten the poor girl out Of her senses I
explain il to her that she will not suspect the
Of my detention. Poor thing, she is very ner
vss- The shock would kill her. OF course / shall
nsaIn In little time, when You are satisfied of your
Irensed /, lose sight Of him for an instant, but he
appealed earnestly to my feelings to spare his sis
~, whose movements could hear in the room, that
Hbegan 70 waver.
-You have made mistake Here take my watch
y sa very valuable one, given me by dear friend
sd would not part with ii for all the world. Take
a, M security for my return"
tack the watch and thrust it into my pocket,
M The passage was too dark for me to examine 1t.
| was satisfied he could not escape me. and per-
Visited him to return TO his room. He closed the
6DF after him. placed my ear to the keyhole to
make assurance d0ubly sure. I heard him speak in
= bow tone, but the lady spoke loudly and in shrill
nsark
Ths conversation continued for several minutes,
Aat the sister seemed 10 do the whole OF il. Ten min
ssea elapsed, as should judge, and could still hear
Ne voice Of the lady, but did not hear that of Mr..
Doaaldaon. l was alarmed and listened closely
Again there were two voices, and was satisfied but
NJ rogue stopped so long that yentured to knock
even a the expense Of the sisters nerves.
Where Is Mr.. Donaldsonf" asked, as she came
y he door.
In The chamber replied she, pointing to the
Mpf which communicated with the sleeping room of
ne suit. Who are you, sir n
= made no reply, but rushed into the chamber The
Mfe had hown The open window revealed the man
81 q MS escape. was chagrined beyond measure.
without waiting TO apologize to the lady Gin all pro
ability she was not his sis.er) 70 the Provi
eence depot, conjecturing II he intended to 20 to
mew York, this would be the nearest starting place
Vh my way, wishing to know whether had time
reach the depot before the departure of the cars
~ ior my watch, Judge Of my Consideration when
xaiscoyered that It was gone. It was very vain.
able Que, and lest some one should wonder that a
policeman should carry such watch l may add that
Aioek II for debt short time before.
men me watch The rascal had given me occurred
% my mind, and pulled it out. II was my own
patchl The rogue had picked my pocket, while we
debating in the dark passage and had given II
- me as security for his appearance.
was delighted to fad Il again, but when reached
- Hafion the cars had gone l obtained such IN
hfmation, however, satisfied me that he had con,
y the train. ! now turned my attention to N.
-Asser" She left for New York the next DAY. and
Allowed her, keeping out Of sight, Of course. sh,
spccedcd y the Howard Hotel where, after watch
ing and following her for three days, / succeeded
Nth the aa Of the New York police, in arresting m
unn-
AFi,ank you for my watch ~ said he, as pu
- bracelets Oh.
BE was fellow Of infinite good humor, and when
wzkh the Governors requisition In my pocket W
isok TIE ears together, found him very agreeabl
azze ing companion, though dared not for an in
snst take my eye from him. He was Bill Safton
~ knozn TO the New York police, and the lad
ms female friend who assisted him in his occupa
&AA He spent some years in our State Prison, d
Xe Ia heard Of him be WAS at Sing SngAn