Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-01-26

Gus tone. "Now, Cor the last event. Yes
terday morning, as you have probably heard.
Mr.. W, was welded to the daughter OF
| Col. H, at Grace Church. The assem-.
bly, was large, and composed entirely OF the
ton. The bride received the congratulations
of her numerous friends, and left the church,
but bad not reached the carriage, when she
suddenly discovered that one OF her bracelets
was gone. A search was Immediately made
10 the church, but 1t was nowhere to be seen.
Then came another and another cry from
various psrties--all 'adies, who had lost one
or another article Of jewelry, with On occa'
sopal portmonsie.
i was getting excited.
.,Wbat are your conclusions 2'' asked.
81 would first have heard yours" said the
chief, looking at me closely, as though to
test my penetration.
] rejected q momsnt, and could form but
one opinion.
"rhere must be some person." said j.
Figuring at preseh in fashionable society,
who is second 3atbington in the lifting pro.
fession."
"a very proper souclusion," said the chief,
smiling at my simplicity "but let us deter
mine on something Fer instance, is 1t q
man or a woman 7"
"Most likely q somsn," l remarked, "as
none but women ALTERED from the thief's
adroit practice"
THAT would be tie first conclusion" said
the cbiei-"but ou the other hand, man
might perform the deed. cou6ning his prac.
tice to females, onlyto throw the blame upon
one of them"
] acknowledged he possibility OF bis sug.
gestiou, though it bad but little effect upon
me.
you now have he particulars" continued
the chief. 81 giveyou one week to solve the
mystery, and bring the adept to Justice
Here is list Of tie principal losers. You
can take your ow, course as to the plans
you shall follow. Good morning"
knew that thiscase had been placed in
my hands as tes'of my skill, and resolved
if within the graS OF human ingenuity, to
compass it. 1T vas most singular case
occurring as it did, in the very heart aud
center Of first sciety. 1t was impossible TO
accuse any one ,n suspicion there must be
proof positive tefors word could be uttered.
How was it to be obtained.
sat down ,nd thought seriously, laying
out my plans as grasped each point of the
case then apose to act.
Dressing uyself in the very height OF fash
ion, hired carriage and drove to the house
of the Hon. Mr.. F.. i found him at
home, and stating my vocation aud purpose,
was inviteI into the library.
81 fee. you have assumed fruitless task,
MIR. Bundon," be said, when We were seat.
cd.
( expressed my conviction Of success.
"How do you intend TO proceed f"he asked.
remarked that should be governed by
circumstances, but desired o full list, or as
near as possible, of all the guests on the eve-
ming of the ball. lie went out few mo-
nents, and handed me complet list, which be
had obtained from his lady. ran my eye
down the column with eager interest many
of the persons knew, either personally or by
reputation they we're principally married
men aud their families. One name-a lady's
seemed to make au impression on my mind
had never heard Of her, ard-tbought 1t was
hazardous novel veDtured TO ask who
she was.
"Oh," said Mr.. F., "Madame Delaney
she is an old friend. ] knew her husband
NJ. Delaney, when was Consul at Paris
! lie was second lRtendant Of Police, and dice
during my term. She is an American By
birth, whom he fell in love with while on ,
visit 20 Paris, with her father, Boston mer
chant. She is very beautiful and amiable.
This disarmed me. for knew another ques
ton would give offence, aud his report wa
perfectly satisfactory. next asked th'
names Of few persons who had lost jewelry
lie marked their Dames on paper. l tool
my leave, with many expressions Of good viii
and hopes of success, from the honorabl
gentleman.
My next visit was to the residence OF one
! Of the ladies who had been Q victim to tn
mysterious pickpocket. Mrs. R., wit
whom | was acquainted, received me kindly
and eagerly gave me all the information il
her power Her loss was large diamon'
breast. pin, OF which she gave me cOncis
description also q gold locket taken, froI
her eldest daughter. containing the portrai
Of her deceased husband. By her kindness
was introduced to several others, who hs
lost articles, in the way Of brooches, earring
necklaces, etc. Some Of these had been los
at the Academy, others st Grace Church.
Having obtained all this Information. ca
down to consider, and fopnS nyseI, aoput !
wise as when cn-'~eheee. oue y, sue ~ SSl
and had loaned me the fellow to it. Th
being almost the only clue, resolved to wor
on it.
Taking a list of all the pawnbrokers, 10 u
city visited each one, and made o thoroug
inventory OF their recent jewelry receipts, br
could fnd nothing to match my bracelet, nc
accord with my description OF the other art
cles lost. What was TO be done next?
asked myself this question as i was sea
ed in the Office after my long and fruitle'
search. 10 a moment was in the carriae
gain, and of to Mrs. Rs.
"Whnt have you gained clue already
! she exclaimed, as / entered hastily.
"Not yet" replied "but all is not To-
that's missing. Tell me-" added, wi
, gives the next grand conrersationaire in yo'
circle 2"
"Mrs. johnson"
. "When 7"
. Tomorrow evening"
"Caut you get me billet denhsr
Certainly"
J "Then procure it Immediately for Mr..
Claio, Louisiana planter OF your acqual
tance. II Miss Belle, ysur daughter, wou
: play my chspsroDe, it would be better Tor o
b scheme"
Q Miss Belle R-,a gay, rollickipg girl
eighteen. with black eyes, and merry, laug
ing mouth, was especially fond Of adventuI
:" and being let into the secret. gave Eer rea
Q assent to accept my protsc tion-for that es
ming only-ss the play-bills say.
!, The next evening received special ca
d OF Invitation to attend Mrs. Johnson's soir
y in 18th street.
e At the proper hour ! handed Miss Be
R from the carriage n front Of the hou
3. and led her into the grand reception room
had uat nm mvaalf M in . ndaua a .