Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-01-09

it!" questioned the banker. ...f. % -..
"Nor that either. | acknowledge to have
received f500. It would be worse than foIly
to deny it, since the bank could prove the con
trayl" .-.. ....I '..sy -.
"But did you know what you were laying
i yourself open toi' asked Mr. Grub. =. n
81 know now, sir"
"Will you refund the money!" interposed
Mr. Howard. sOGt of consideration for your
family, connected, as il is, with that of the
head of our firm, we are willing to" ...-.
II cannot refund it, and must decline to
answer any more questions" interrupted Mr.
Cleveland fast Telspsing into sgitation, Mr.
Howard stepped into the next room; and soon
a policeman was added to the group. .f.
1T is our duty 10 give this gentleman into
custody for forgery" said Mr. Howard, pointing
at Charles Cleveland. who was standing side
by-sde with Mr.. GFubb; and the policeman,
taking the direction, laid bis arm on that of the
head of the firm. a9Ja..asl aai
mot me, said the merchant with a aliahi
smile at the mistake" 1850 -'a
i 'Why, officer, what sre you thinking Off
cried the banker, Indignantly. Don't you
know this gentleman-Mr. Grubb! You are a
city policeman"
mo offence, deprecated the policeman, trans
ferTing his attention to Mr. Charles. "l'm sure
I beg your pardon, sir, but though the gentle
man pointed to you. And SO many, when you d
least expect it, get into trouble now, that if they
handed over to US duke, we should just take
him, and make no bones about it. Is the charge
| 10 be gone into to-day!" .-f.
without any delay peremtOrily uttered
Mr.. Howard. l--i
"Oh, sir, exclaimed Charles Cleveland, turn
| ing to Mr.. Grubb, in high state of excite
ment, "will you look over this one errorl Ny
father will replace the money! am sure be
will, rather than suffer this public disgrace
to fall upon the family. Do not force the
shame upon him." - .-
Mr.. Grubb drew him aside from the rest, and
spoke to him in private. "If afford you the
/ opportunity, will you inform me the cireum-
stances Of this easel" he asked. "F0rI own
that your conduct appears to me perfectly in
complehensible. There is some mystery in the
affair which do not fathom. It may be bet
ter for you 70 con6de in me-" .r
al cannot" returned Cleveland.
"What, if tell you that, in spite of appear
anees, do not myself believe you guilty!"
A bright, eager flush, glance of understand
ing, illuminated, for a moment, Charley's face.
i It seemed to say that just, honorable natures
know, and trust in each others innocence, no
matter what may be the signs of guilt. But
1
Il can explain nothing" be said; 81 can only
thank yon, sir, for this proof of confidence,
and implore your clemency on the ground of
compassion alone"
Then there is no more to be SAID. Police
man." added the merchant, walking forward,
"do your duty" f..I
What commotion arose in all the clubs!-
Charles Cleveland in Newgate, on charge Of
| forgery! Charley Cleveland the popular
Charley Cleveland the grandson of an earl
gathered to his fathers, and nephew of the one
who stood in his shoes-Charley Cleveland, the
out-and-out good fellow. who was wont to
scare the blue devils away from every body
Charley Cleveland, who, in defiance of his i'm
providence and his shallow pocket, was known
to be of tue incest honor amongst the honora
blel .ie
The things prepOsterous altogether" slut
tered John Gust. "If Charley had drawn the
money he would have had the money, and
know that on Saturday afternoon, he had not a
rap tor he borrowed three sovs. of me, TO take
him to Brighton, where he went to try tc
knock some tin out of his governor.
(which he did added Lord Deerhum. "a
ten-pounder"
-"And paid me back the three on the Monday
night, when he came to his brothers. spread al
the Rag and Famish. Cannon! Charley has
not been making lTee with old GTubb's name. y
''But he acknowledges to have drawn the
money" squeaked BOOby Charteries, That's
proved"
You may take that in yourself, BOBBY
We. don't" .-. = f.'
s,Bdt the Lord Mayo1---" l5-
.sLord Mayor be hanged! If he swears till
he's black in the face that Charley had it, ]
knew he didn't There" r-r rVs7I
"Let's cut down to Newgate and have a
smoke with him. returned Booby Charteries
ut may cheer the fellow up, under the present
alarming state Of things"
"As if they'd admit US inside Newgate, or a
smoke eitherl" uttered John Gust There's
only cne thing more difficult than getting il
and that is, if you ere in, getting out again
NeWgate's no go, BoOby."
81 propose that we have throw which Of
US shall 90 and punch old Grubb's head fol
making the charge proposed Lord Deerhum
alt would do these city plOdders good to be
taught what il is to insult one of our order
especially popular chap like Charley"
The honorable Mr.. Cleveland came up from
Brighton to find bis son lying in Newgate, on I
charge of forgery At the examination, Charles
: had attempted no defence, stating to the mRgis-
tTate that he had no defence to make; so he wai
commit ed for trial, there and then. His father
who obtained an order to visit him in NeWgate,
found him, even In that short period, greatly
changed. His dress was neglected, bis hair un,
kemPt, and his face haggsrd. Charley, the fas-
tidious
Mr. Cleveland was overcome beyond control
and sobbed aloud he was venerabs-lookins
man sixty years, and had always beena a fond
father Charley was little less affected.
"Why did yOunot kill me when you last came
down Gharlesl" he moaned "Bettsr have
put me out Of this world of pain than bring this
misery upon me Oh, my boy my boy you
were your mothers favOrite; how can you &C
have disgraced her memoryl"
81 would had been out of the world, rather
than be the curse to you have proved with
ed Charley, wishing Newgate would yawn as.
under and engulph him. "0h, don't-father
don't!" he implored, as Mr.. CleYeland's gobs ech
oed throughout the cell. "If it will be any
consolation to you to know it, will avOw tC
you that am not guilty." he added, the sight
Of his fathers affection momsntarily outweigh
ing his preeaution. "By all your care of me
by your present grief, swear to you that ] am
not guilty. @ h1 Baz8EzS
Mr. Cleveland looked up, and his heart leapet
within him. He knew that Charles was speak
sThen what is this I hear, about your deelin.
! ing to make defense"
Charles hung his head, and rslapsed into pru.
dence again.
"My boy, answer me. How came you to &C
eept--as it twere-the charged"
For your private comfort 1 have said this
dear father, but it must remain between US as il
it had not been spoken. The world must still
and always, believe me guilty"
"But why!-Whyi What mystery is thisl''
"Do not ask me, sir. Believe that you have
not son more free from the guilt OF this crime
thanI am Nevertheless, must pay the pen
atty, for cannot defend myselE" p
Mr. Cleveland could get nothing more ont Of
Charles. From Newgate he went to n. Grubb'l
eountingShouse.
"YOu are not more panied atthis affair than