Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1861-07-19
IRASBURGH, VERMONT, FRIDAY JULY 19, 1861.

n sition in society to which he was not otI
r erwise entitled, and am of the opinio
r that much of the Indifference manifesto
y towards the prisoner arose from fear
n giving ofense to this man Of money, fc
Z, 1t was we'll known that he had spared n
: pains to procure an indictment, and wa
equally anxions for his conviction.
+ The reason of his conduct was not S
well knowR; but upon inquiry in til
right quarter, learned that be had ono
; been suitor of the prisoners wife, whel
she was sweet Fanny Ford, and had nev
er forgiven her for having rejected hi
addresses; and this was revenge. Blu
the truth was, Tom Bradley, with all his
faults, was kind and clever, and, at the
time of his marriage, greatly esteemed in
the community.
l went to the merchant and asked that
he would abandon the prosecution, repre-
senting the facts in such form as | tho
calculated to awaken his sympathy; and
he listened to me with So much patience
that really hoped to succeed but when
had done, he refused. A, first doubt
ed If his words implied the meaning he
intended to convey, so mildly we're they
uttered; but glance at his countenance
satisfied me that his manner was studied,
and that beneath his honied tones lurked
feeling of malevolence. Iresolved on
the spot TO adopt any means that would
'ensure triumph. But what did
not pause there to consider, but turned
away from him with less than my ordi-
nary ciyility, for l was angered
My first step was to procure a copy of
thepreliminary proceedings, which care
fully examined. The indictment contain
ed but single count, and that was a par
ticular description of the bill-denomina-
ton, vignette, signature, letter, number,
and date-eyerything necessary for iden-
tificalion. The evidence was all that was
required to insure a conviction it was
positive and conclusive.
With these facts-all / could obtain
returned directly home to plot in quiet
ness ; and that night did not so much as !
'lose my eyes to sleep. In truth, could
lot for my thoughts we're engrossed in
contemplation of the various circum-
tances pertaining to the ofense, and the
ePlorable condition of the prisoner and
is innocent family. Shortly before day
reak, hit upon pl"n that inspired ne
18th renewed hope; ~, though difficult
nd dangerous, it seemed to my mind =
ossible and practicable, and did not
estate to put it into execution, so anx-
us was to serve Fanny and thwart her =
ersecutor. q
Between nine and ten o'clock Of the o
me morning called at my bankers, !
ID closeted myself with the cashier, u "
hom l selected for the purpose not only - -
friend Of my own, but as an old col i
&c chum of the unfortunate prisoner. /"
made known the object of my visit &C
Iorner,' say, do you remember Tom '''
radley?
Do II he exclaimed, with an his. =
onic air and accent. 'AIas! poor {"
prick lie was a fellow of infinite pc
tt 10
: But, unfortunately, of almost equal :
sfortune,' interrupted. 20
tw
What now?' he cried, his manner =
ldenly changing to solicitude. Has
got himself into another trouble 2
Yes; and l fear, without your help, r.
worse than any previous one. But is =.
possible you have not heard of his ar -.
t? 1t must have appeared in every -,
ly paper in the city
But, you know be returned, / never
d the police intelligence at least, un- :,
J it be Of some uncommon character,
startles the community and for time
orbs public attention.
50 | gave him a detailed account of tor
circumstances attending poor Toms the
criminal transaction, as they had been hill
eloped in the evidence before the ex- nm
ming magistrate. He listened atten-
y, ''"u W." 1o''''00' ''''0 ''"0''o"' the
| / had finished the recital and then, ont.
/ an eager look, evincing a ready res ~ n
ion, - What can / do ? be inquired. na,,
Get me the bill that corresponds with s,d,
des cription,' / replied, producing a onI,
of the counterfeit as repre- ioic,
ed 10 the indictment. ybo
-e perceived my purpose on the in war
t, and returned 'If l can, will eve,
he added Immediately, with a du- exce
S shake of the head, the chances are to fe
sly against the achievment.' torn
knew they were, and yet there was dictr
lnce-one in a thousand it might be trial