The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1862-04-04
BIDDEFoRD, MAINE, FRIDAY MORNING,

very Weh, sa'u the Juoge, making tho
entry upon his docket.
The next case was then called, and upon
motion Of counsel continued; and 30 with
the next, and the next then some cause in
which there was judgment by default; then
one or two brief jury trials /; and then Horton
VS.. Black was called.
Are you ready, Mr.. Norris said the
judge.
Yes, SIR I
Sheriff, call Mr.. Beauchamb.'
'IIenry Beauchnmb! Henry Beauchamb !
Henry Beauchamb = called the sheriff; but
no answer came.
Mr.. Sheriff. said Murray, send mesen-
ger to Beauchamb's Office. Perhaps he is
busy there
The messenger went and camo. Beau
chamb was not there. and alter some delay
Judge Melvin gave judgement by default
Next morning, Beauchamb camc into court,
and rs soon rs motion hour began, rose and
moved continuance in the case Of Horton
VS.. Black.
That case was disposed Of yesterday said
the judge.
1T was the first one for to-day, so Morris
told me, night before last, said Beaucbamb.
you lic,' said Morris; Il toldyou no such
thing
Scarcely had the words left Morris's mouth
ere he lay spawling on the floor, prostratcd
by one powerful blow from Beauchamb.-
The sheriff then stepped between them and
the judge, after Gning each Of them, one for
blow and the other for disgraccful language
in tho presence of the court, proceeded with
the business Us II nothing unusual had hap.
pened.
A few days after court was over. q young
man called upon Beauchamb in his Office,
and told him that he wished to sue the hotel
keeper for wages, etc., and after talking q
while about the business, said that he could
not afford to pay him much ofa fec, rs hav-
ing lost his place and having his mother to
support, he needed all the money ho could
get.
'0h never mind. I'll not charge you
anything now, and you can pay me whatever
you please when you feel able, and / shall
not care If never get anything
God bless you, Mr.. Bcauchamb. When.
ever you want anything done, just call on
me, and II l am able, I'll do 1t for YOU
'All right, Billy. How long have you
been at the hotel?'
About year.
'Wcrc you there the night that We lawyers
had an oyster suppcrT
'Yes, / was.'.
You know, then, that I was lasleep up
there nearly all the next day. Now, l
would like most devilish well to know what
make me no sleepy
did you drink anything. SIR?
Nothing but coffee
did that lawyer Morris pour out and
hand you the cofiee?
Yes, he did
Did he ever give you any coffee after he
came in from the hall?'
Yes, remember he did SO out in the hall
after he had poured me out cup of coffee.
But what has that to do with the question:
"A good deal; for was standing at the
top Of the stairs when he came out with the
cup in his hand, and poured something white
into II out Of little white paper he took
out of his vest pocket; and then hc went
back into the room.'
'Oh yes, I see it all now, and I'll make
him suffer for II yet.
Not long after this, Mr.. Horton, the de-
fendant in Black vs.. Horton, called in
Beauchamb told him how II was that he lost
his case. Horton was satisfied, and went
out. In about an hour he came back.
look here, Bcauchamb,' said he, u can't
understand this. Here is ajudsement against
me on note of four hundred and fifty dol
lars, and interest and cost. The note Is on
Gle at the clerks Office, and It is undoubtedly
signed by me; but I'll swear i'll will ever
pay him the four hundred and fifty
.well,' said Beauchamb. Il never noticed
it. l had not yet drawn up my plea in tho
case, and never noticed the copy Of the note.
You had better 90 and SEQ what Black says
about 1t. Perhaps It isa mistake
Next day, Horton came back, and handed
Bcauchamb q paper, which Beauchamb took,
and read as follows:
o., ILL.,, Nov. Is, 1855.
Received OF Samuel Black, for collection, a
note for one hundred and titty dollars, with ten
per cent. af,er due, payable one year after date
TO Samuel Black, or order; dated June iS 1883,
and signed by Henry i. Horton ....-
JAMES MoRRIs, Attorney, etc.
well, Horton. we'll have to head of Nor
ris in this rascally way ofstcaling. We will
first flo bill to rcstrain and epjoin the col
lection of that judgment, and then See il we
can't catch him for forgery
.Oh! yes, oh yes, oh yes!' and the
Circuit Court was again opened. Record is
again signed, and motion hour isag,in over,
and Judge Melven again calls his docket.
Gentlemen, the first case this morning 10
The People vs.. James Morris. Is the defence