Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-10-20
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That may be sll very true said Milton, but
would not the same moral lesson have been taught
if your life had been sacrificed T. -, a1..e..
Certainly; and with greater emphasis, replied
D'Vilton.
. Then, acc ording to your own argument, it isa
pity that you were not hung, said Milton, sneer-
ingly. r- = s--.g .z..-..,.s D. :: e., .n-s -
what led to the detection Of the real MURDER
err asked Johnston. -
lone of his Comrades betrayed him, replied Dlt
Wilton. 4 did not learn the particulars but,
understand, that as soon as the facts were known,
the unfortunate wretch was seized by mob
Having obliged him to confess his guilt the infu-
rated multitude took him cut Of the city, and, In
spite of the efforts of the authorities to prevent
them from carrying out their designs, the poor
creature was hung upon the first tree that came
to hand '.'a ... s-' q. ~
I. ,.Who Jude Simster?' asked Milton, -.
The same, SIR replied D'Vilton. I saw him
hung, myself ,. ....
Indeed = said Milton, sneeringly; fyou sa,O
him hungit lcoks reasonable to suppose that he
is dead-quite reasonable ! And so saying,
Claude Milton, arose from his seat and left the
room.
s'Pon my life = said D'viltou, as Milton left
at ALL - .... ...-.-s -. .-... ,.,.--.-
1T is very evident, SIR said Dulson, shat you
have, somehow or other, taken a dislike to him.
he perceives it, and therefore, you cannot ex-
pect him to act otherwise than he docs towards
you-but proceed with your story.
Il may be doing Mr.. Milton an injustice, said
D'Vilton; but must acknowledge, that have
seen nothing in him to admire since my acquain-
tance with him. However, let me conclude my
story
AFTER I found myself at liberty, which was
little more than year and six months ago, L
proceeded at once to Cleaveland on business con-
nected with my farming interests; and, having
remained there several months, and seen that my
mills were put in operation again, and everything
made ready for business, again started for New
York, to embark on some vessel bound for Eng
land. 1t was fully month before could leave
America finally, however, succeeded in secur-
ing passage on the once beautiful but now wreck
ed brig Osprey The third week, discovered,
to my sorrow, that, instead of being On my way
to England, the vessel was bound to some part on
the coast of Africa-she was SLAYER.
You were, certainly, very unfortunate said
Dulson. .-..-.....
Never more so in my life,' replied D'Vilton.
-sPray proceed, SIR said Dulson. '. -szrs
well, we made successful voyage, and land
ed over three hundred negroes upon the coast of
Cuba, where gladly parted with the ships COM
pany, and proceeded by schooner to Havana. Il
remained at Havana probably about four or five
days, from whence sailed for New York again.
Fortunately q steamer sailed for Galway The very
day arrived in New York. In her obtained q
state-room; and, after pleasant and remarkably
Quick passage, 1 arrived in safety at Ireland, and
from thence to Liverpool and London
"A most remarkable story indeed y said Dulson.
sWonderft l = exclaimed Johnoton. ,..a--a.'.
Il have told you oil that has befallen ME since
have arrived in England said D'Vilton; 'and
now gentlemen, allow me to ask you if you won
der that 7 am s6ured in disposition and wrecked
in body
1T Ioul4 appear, SIR said Johnston, that you
hive beel made the subject of some deeply laid
plot cud, as your late adventures, since your ar
rival here, have been of q similar character with
those in America, perhapsit would be policy to
abandon this old house for the present and re-
main as much as possible among your friends
My house, sir is at your service, and shall be
most happy in aiding you to carry out your plans
for the future, whatever they may be- r-.-
Il thank you for your generous offer from my
very heart said D'Vilton; rising from his chair
and grasping the hand Of Johnston. 1T is long,
very long sir, since have listened to such mani
festations of disinterested friendship; very long
since I have grasped the hand of one Of whose
sincerity cannot for moment doubt. Once Sir,
could have given you better entertainment be-
meath the roof of this old building, but now-aas
lhey have robbed me of my home!
sMy house is also at your SERVICE said Dulson.
1T is not palace, sir, but it is full OF all that
can make o home happy
Il thank you, Dulson,' said D'Vilton, 'for your
very kind offer and-hark what noise is that"
%, father said julius, rushing into the room
breathlessly, sthere are twelve men down stairs
who say that they have come to take you to pris-
on for numbering old Pete Muggins.'
What lew calamity is this! said D'Vilton,
starting to his feet and pacing the room disrac-
tedly.
sThere must be some mistake said Johnston.
DO not agtate yourself Mr.. DVilton for if mat
tiers assume serious aspect it can very easily be
proven that you have not been in hometown since
your arrival in England
sAnd who was this Pete Muggins" asked D.
Wilton.
sThe landlord of the Red Lion Inn, replied
Dulson. "
sAud when was the poor creature murdered ?
This very morning, sir replied Julius; tor L
heard one of the men say So
be arrested said D'Vilton, examining his revol-
yer. .Ah here the vultures comet and so say
ing. D'Vilton folded his arms and awaited the en-
trance of the sheriff and his posse of policemen
rs Mr.. Edward D'Vilton in this room !? asked
the sheriff, standing before the door and glancng
upon Dulson, Johnston and D'Vilton.
Here he is, SIR said D'Vilton, advancing step
or two forward.
In the Kings name do hereby arrest you for
murder, said the sheriff, advancing with the hand
cuffs
4 shall not suffer myself to be hand-cufed,
said D'viton. Attempt it at your peril!'
There must be some mistake, sheriff. said
Milton. pushing his way through the policemen.
sMr. D'Vilton came with me from London to this
house, and has not been out of it since his arri-
val. Have you warrant for his arrest?'
1T will avail nothing, gentlemen, to attempt
resistance in this natter said the sheriff 1T
becomes my duty to arrest Mr.. D'Viltor, whether
he be guilty or innocent; but if there be mis-
take, matters can be rectifed at the magistrates
Office at hometown. Here is the warrant
Milton read the paper in silence; then stepping
up to the sheriff, he whispered something IN his
ear, upon hearing which, the latter remarked:
sMr. D'Vilton, I trust that you will be kind
enough to accompany me to hometown in compa-
nv with your friends here. If you will do so,
will dismiss the policemen at once: and, as | un-
derstand it is your intention of going 70 town as
soon ne DIR. Williams returns from Mayesvile,
will wait until you are ready. We can then 60 in
a body to magistrates Office, where this unfor-
tunate case can be disposed of with very little
trouble; for, of course, ifit can be proven, that
YOU have not been in hometown since some thir-
teen years ago, you will not be detained-cannot
be committed
The proposition was SO fair in matter and so
kind in manner, that D'Vilton, of course, accep-
ted it without even show of resistance. He
knew, too, that the sheriff could have hand-cuffed
him. and forcibly dragged him from the house if