Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1861-09-18


Southwick repaired with the accused, to secure
the services of lawyer who could battle the skill
offhe one employed by the plaintiff.
1t a lonely night to Camerone, as she sat
by the side of her suffering sister, alone, for she
had insisted on her mother obtaining some re-
pore and, she listened to the wailing of the
wsld in the beech trees, she thought Of Frederic,
with an aching heart. He had shared her vigils
bwthe couch of Carrie, and now, though his
trc-ible was not of an overwhelming nature, it
seemed to be but the beginning of evil. The
fire waned lowly in the CRATE; the blaze of the
cssdle fared luridly up against the darkness that
tbst filled the room, and the sick child mCaned
heavily as she turned her head upon the pillow,
STOPPING down, Camerone picked up a crumpled
paper that lay at her feet, slowly turning it tow
ards the light. She started. 1t was the pictured
serpent, and beneath it one part of the sentence
was torn of. All that remained were the words
'' Look well to your fire side," Covering her
face with her hands. CameTone SouthN ick sighed,
and as the fire grew fainter and the candle way
cred more unsteadily, she sank into reyerie of
sadness that was only interrupted by the calls
for attention from Carrie, which now and then
met her ear.
CHAPTERy.
The trial or examination of Frederic South
wick had begun. The room was filled and much
interest was manifested in the case by every one,
while the prosecutor evinced kind of grim sat
isfaction in his glances toward the accused, and
smiled triumphantly when the first witness was
called to the stand. 1t was Gerald Homles, the
book agent, and he testified that he heard the
Of +al-i Tho
tavern sign on the day previous, and that he had
planned the precise manner in which il was to
be done; Furthermore, there was lady in the
case. Here the lawyer for the defence checked
him by inquring if the young man expressed
feelings of malignity towards the owner Of the
sign. The agent answered in the affirmative,
and after few cross questions took his seat.
The next witness was man in the employ of
Mr.. Willard. He stated that, as he was passing
the hotel at midnight, he met Frederic Southwick
wrapped in long cloak and with something con
ceaed beneath it, which in shape much resem-
lied square board. He spoke to the young
man, and asked him where he was going, but
received an evasive answer. As he drew near
to the hotel he noticed ladder standing at the
foot of the sign post, but did not think TO look
for the sign. All this was distinctly seen by
the light of the moon.
The next morning, as lie passed the tavern on
his way to the blacksmith shop, leading one of
Mr.. Willard's horses, he saw the sign gone
and the ladder was nowhere to be seen. If his
memory served him right, this was between the
hours of seven and eight. The witness here paus
ed, as if expecting cross questions from Frederc's
counsel but receiving none regained his seat.
Several other persons were called and each
gave testimony that corroborated this. 1t seem
ed strange to the keen mind of William South
wick that Baily, the lawyer employed by the de
fendent, entered into the with so little ener-
gy. He seemed to be careless concerning the
evidence given in by the witnesses on the pros
ecuting side and in several instances, when
little cross examining would apparently over
throw the whole statement of one witness, he
took no notice of it. Whatever might be his
motive in thus doing, William was certain that
he had one, and determined to ascertain it by
the closest scrutiny.
The persons who gave in testimony for the
defendant were few. Ralph Graham, William
Southwick, and his father constituted the whole,
and all that they could state was that on the
evening in question Frederic Southwick was at
! home which was mile from the hotel at Holly.
At half past ten he had passed his brothers.
room on his way to his bed room. and looked
in to bid him good night. The house was
all locked by Mr.. .Southwick before he retired.
In the morning Frederic built the fire in the
dining room and kitchen before breakfast, as
was his custom when at home.
NJ W;IIarJ-~ col ,-aS rayarol,-
in his cross examinations, especially when Mr..
/ SouthH ck occupied the stand, and his insolent
| remarks made Frederic's hot blood mount to
his forehead, while Williams lips were tightly
| compressed and his eyes fixed on Baily. the pas
sive lawyer, who sat calmly by and listened
without retort-
! The summing up came, and in the closing
! speeches it was plainly evident that Frederic
would be found guilty and held over to court
The last words were spoken, and every eye was
fixed upon the Judge, to note his decision, {
slight rustic in the seats awarded TO spectators
| fell painfully on the ear of Frederic Southwick
and delicate female figure glided forward to the
! witness stand.
She paused, flung back her veil of gossame1
of lace, and 20 the astonishment of all who knew
her. revealed the features of Hattie Grey. Noye.
Willard started to his feet as though to preven
her from speaking, but turning her calm eve:
towards the face of William Southwick, sh
spoke la a calm, clear voice, as she bowed to tn
presiding Judge.
" Your Honor will doubtless wonder that
am here but l should like to have the usua
oath administered to me, and my testimon.
shall explain all.
stiffness profound and eager prevailed tn
whole house as she took the oath, and then sh
proceeded to state her evidence with clearnes
of tone and prompt sincerity that carried convic