Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-10-13

| 1t was thought to be,' sald ~ fliton, as ner
name was attached to the letter; but let me pro-
ceed with my story .'.-S
go on, SIR said Johnston. -......
The other letter. continued D'Vilton,' was, as
have already said, addressed to myself, and con-
tanned intelligence Of the most startling character
requiring my immediate presence in Liverpool.
The contents Of this letter went to show that my
immense crop of grain, in America, together with
large number Of cattle, sheep and swine, had
been utterly destroyed by the Indians that all
my mills and dwelling house had been burned,
and that my immediate presence at the Office Of
my Liverpool agent was necessary to allay the
unfavorable impression which the news had excl
ted among my creditors. -. r-
Il communicated this sad and almost over
wheming intelligence to my wife and, upon e1-
pressing my unwillingness to leave her in har de-
cate critical situation, she insisted upon my i'm
mediate departure for, Liverpool; assuring me
that she felt perfectly we'll, and, apprehended no
evil consequences from my absence, as two Of her
best servant-women were with her. l. did notleave
her, however, until FIVE days after the letter was
received; and with the impression, that in three
days time her grandmother would send for, i left
my beloved Charlotte-alas! left her FOREVER
$50 saying ,D'Vilton buried his face in his hand
kerchief and groaned aloud. - - =
Left her foreverr said Dulson what mean
yon, sir?' - :
I have never looked upon her SINCE said d.
Wilton. 'The carriage which took me from the door
Of the Hotel in London, instead Of leaving me at
at the wharf, was driven some miles out Of the
city. Before was aware, 7 was forcibly SEIZED
gagged, and carried into miserable hut some dis:
lance from the road, where I was detained about
FIVE days. What possible motive the occupants
of this hut could have had in thus OBTAINING me,
could not then imagine; for no robbery was
attempted, although had upon my person all
with horse, and instantly returned to London:
The proprietor of the hotel was surprised beyond
measure to see me; and, to my utter consterna-
ton, informed me that my wife had received a let
ter from some individual, signing himself 'Tray.
eller.' This letter had been brought BY an un-
known messenger, who did not remain one mo-
ment after its delivery, and amounted to about
this much: This is to inform you that your hus-
band has met with a terrible accident on his way
to Liverpool, about nine miles north of hometown.
His friends have ia zen him to D'Vilton Hall where
he now lies in critical condition To be brief,
my poor Charlotte had returned to this house to
minister to my last moments, as the tone Of the
letter must have led her to believA'
Wonderful = exclaimed Dulson. What wretch
could have planned and carried out such heart
less, cruel, and villianous deception -. x ,
INSTANTLY continued D'Vilton, 4 was in my
saddle, and on my way to hometown. Towards
the evening of my first days journey, vas felled
to the earth by some weapon in. the hands Of an
unknown parsonage. .Fortunstely-ab! perhaps
it was unfortunately-tte blow was not q serious
one; and upon recovering from the shock, found
that my horse had left me- Being familiar, how
ever, with the roads in that section: of the coun-
try, arrived, after midnight, at the Growing
/ Cock Inn at Maysville. The landlord was no,
at home; and, not willing to make myself known
to the clerk. Of the inn, 1 wrapped my travelling
cloak about my face, and asked for q private
room. That being granted. T shaved my face
stained my complexion somewhat like the natural
color of the North American Indians and, having
disguised my person as much as possible, re-
entered the public room and after taking hasty
supper, hired q horse, and resumed my journey
to this house.
'Weli" said Dulson, drawing his chair closer
to D'Vilton, and moving his legs about uneasily
'Wha-what thenp ,~...r -,
i had scarcely got fairly upon the road, when
some cowandly assassin fred upon me, and woun
ded me severely in the right arm. Twas Obliged
to return, as the pain was too acute to continue
my journey ~. ..- .-.--.
Remarkably strangep said Johnston.
For four days I remained ut the Growing
Cock Inn, suffering intensely from the cowardly
wound ---.-. E. .-- 80
Pardon me for interruptiong you SIR said
Johnston 'but did you not give your name to the
attending physician as Wilson,
Il did, said D'Viiton.
'And do you not recognize, in the person ad-
dressing you, some likeness to that physician !?
asked Johnston.
Am to understand you Ms affirming that you
are the gentleman ?asked ,D'Vilton. .-s.
Exactly so, sir replied Johnston pray con.
tinue the relation of your remarkable story
i rejoice sir, that Providence has furnished
Eme in you, with witness to the truth of what
have thus far related, said D'Vilton; but shall
proceed
On the fifth day. continued D'vilton, Il was
again in the saddle and on my way to this place
and, after few ,hours ride, arrived hereto find
the doors closed, the windows shut and the en-
tire premises wrapped in impenetrable silence
and gloom. The porter was absent from the
lodge !; the gardener nowhere TO be found; and no
voice replied to my frequent shouts 49,. q :.
We'll !! said Dulson, eagerly what tn th-then!'
Il know not how got into the house; for my
, brain was crazed, maddened, and a6re with the
most horrible apprehensions of evil. called aloud
for my wife, but no voice replied save that Of
mocking echo. rushed up the stairs ran like
a madman from room to room, until-oh! my
God y ..
Dulson and Johnston both involuntarily started
to their feet upon observing the expression OF
, horror and agony upon D'Viton's countenance
then as quickly resumiug their seats, Duson re-
ouested D'Vilton to proceed.
In this very room (Dulson looked uneasily and
cautiously over his shoulder) l found the dead
body of my faithful old steward said D'Vilton.
THE deuce you did p said Dulson, getting up
and closing the door, and looking cautiously un-
| der an old hat box.
.Charlotte's faithful old nurse, who had follow
| ed her over from America, was also stretched up
on the floor, apparently dead, and an infant lay
sweetly asleep upon pillow beside her.
'Well!' said Dulson.
i succeeded in arousug the faithful creature
after considerable difficulty said D'Vilton; but
It was sometime before I could convince her that
| I was her master, and intended no harm to her.
As soon as she was convinced Of my identity, she
| placed the babe in my arms {; and, pointing to
the vacant bed, uttered heart rending scream,
and then burst into tears 1t was sometime before
could get her sufficiently calmed to inform me
what had occurred since my absence, or what had
become of my unfortunate wife. In substance,
she related the following remarkable story: A
bout eleven days prior to my arrival she was
awakened during the night by the unexpected
arrival Of my wife 4 thought said she, 'that
the poor, dear lady had become crazy when she
asked if Edward was still alive She then told
me, what had already known, that my wife had
received letter, while in London, Informing her
of nv presence in this house and the critical con-
dition of my health. My poor Charlotte was so
fatgued by her journey from London, that she
Immediately went to her chamber; and,+ after
mailing letter to Liverpool to my address, re-
tired to her bed
well y said Dulsou, much excited.
about four days after continued D'Viton,