Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-06-25

the Mayor.
Tho prisoner took of his hat, but at tho
same time he turned his back toward those
who thronged the office for the purpose Of
seeing the fun, and consequently Samuel could
not get glimpse Of his face.
"where do you reside. when you are al
home, Mr.. Irvingf''
The othor, evidently to prevent any further
equivocation on the part Of the officer, an
swered " Wilmington Delaware"
When Samuel heard this answer he could
hardly contain himself. He knew that there
could be no further mistake about the man
ner in which the prisoner was about 10 pass
himself off: he therefore whispered something
to the Constable-tho other smiled-wont 10
the Mayor and told him something. His Hon
or called out the name of Samuel Irving
Both the prisoner and witness answered sim
ultaniously. shudder ran over the prison.
or.
ssNot both at oncc--I hope; said the May
or, and his Honor called again. Samuel h-
ringr'
The young man walked up boldly and took
the witness stand
After the oath had been duly. administered,
his Honor said
at appears that John Smith the ten-thou-
sandeth is disposed to pass-since told him
intended to commit all the John Smiths that
come before me--for Samuel Irving, TO which
understand you take exception. I, therefore
would be happy to DO informed the reason why
you are opposed to this man assuming the
aforesaid namef"
"Sir, F" replied Samuel" my name Is Sam
uel Irving, from Wilmington Delaware, and
it Ia my impression that the person, who q
few minutes ago called himself John Smith,
wishes to pass off for me, which would not
look SO well in the public papers, inssmuch
as happen to be in Philadelphia at the same
time. Ny friends would not believe me II I
were to inform them otherwise, 40 strong
would the circumstances appear agsinst me-"
"Very true, very true; did you ever sec
the prisoner before 2" INTERCEPTED the man of
law.
an Icould 50, his face could tell better. I"
"Turn around Mr.. Smith and let this gem
tleman, whose name you have endeavoured TO
appropriate, see your face, II you please!''
A shudder passed over tho frame Of tho
young man, but he obeyed the order Of the
Mayor very reluctantly. Observing this his
Honor observed
"Tom quickly; you were quick enough at
useing his cognomen please be quite "a quick
at letting him see whether you have his face
TO match it or not :"
The prisoner, trembling and shaking, turned
his face around to the light as he was ordered.
For a moment Samuel looked wild with Sc
constituent. A close observer could hardly
have told, from oppesrances, who WAS the
ouIprit, the person recently called to the stand
or he who had been brought there by the Of
dosr.
Arthur saw plainly Ssmuels surpris. and
wondered no little what could produce such
sudden change in his demesnour.
"Have you ever seen him r.
"1f this is not phantom which deceives
svery sense, by which desern externsl oh
jsots, know the man. Replied Samuel.
"Thcn," said the Mayor. az think you will
not md any thing but reality in these pro-
ceedings; have nothing sham going on here
TO please the public with" Then increasing
his earnestness he continued
"If you know the man please let US have
his real name and residence, with as much
despatch as possible like TO do business
With expedition
The prisoner trembled 80 much while this
conversation was going on that the constable
was obliged to support him or he would have
fallen to the floor.
"It is unnecessary, 1t is unnecessary fol
the witness to say any thing will confess al
II you will take me into private room, where
can do it without being the butt and feer Of
this crowd" Exclaimed tho prisoner slmost
fsinting.
"There must be something at tho bottom o
all this" said tho Mayor, and must ferrit il
out. Go on Mr.. Irving and give in your tea
timonyi''
"Dssist for Gods sake desist and vii
confess ALL"
The prisoner seemed almost frantic and hi
eyes rolled wildly.
"My will in my office must be obeyed; th,
witness will please proceed I" vociferated III,
Ayor.
Hold, for a moment Let il be in privat
your Honor pleases. wouldn't for tn,
world that my real name should Gems befor
he public, in a case of this kind, at this time.
The Mayor, doubtless sympathiEing will
his forlorn appearance, ordered the Constable
to clear the room. Samuel said something 4
the Constable before he carried into execution
his order. 1t needed but word and thos,
who had been the foremost to rush In were n,
wise the last to go out. The Constable spok,
in a low tone to Arthur and he remained alto
the rest had retired.
"Now," said the Mayor, "you can hsv'
no farther excuse, hope, to prevent Mr.. rr
wing from giving in his testimonyW
al would prefer telling every thing nysel
than to have any other person TO do II for me-
Replied the prisoner.
In my opinino you have something In yiey
In preventing the testimony of Mr.. Irving be
ing heard ; therefore witness proceed II
Not wishing to bring his companion il
question at such an umpropitious time an
place, Samuel was not desirious of saying an
thing more than he could we'll help ho said
"Sir, all that desired to be called to III
witness stand for was to prevent the promul
CATION Of an apparent falsehood charged a