The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1863-09-02

QolDDle, ii no otnof means 0Here0. nao
little hope OF establishing his innocence,
for my reason assured me that Richard,
good son though he was, was guilty OF the
crime with which he was charged.
succeeded so we'll in assuring Alice
Wade that her brother would be restored
to her, that she was toeratly cheerful be-
fore she left.
"You are very kind, Mr.. Docket and I
fear we shall never be able fully 10 repay
you. Here are twenty dollars il is all we
have, but you are very kind; and she ten
dered me roll of bills.
"No, Miss Wade, nothing. Keep your
money; you may want it though pray that
you may not"
She took her leave, after again thanking
me, again and proceeded to consider the
case.
need not detail to the reader the pariic-
ulafs of Richard Wade's examination. upon
which he was fully committed. The Grand
Jury found true bill, and he was arraigned
Tor trial.
All that my poor skill and humble elo-
quence could accomplish for the prisoner
was unsuccessful, and, TO my grief and con-
sternation, The Jury brought him in guilty,
after being out five hours.
Poor Alice could not endure the
thought Of meeting her and telling her Of
the destruction of all her hopes, and instead
of going 10 my Office, where she awaited
my coming, took MIR. DenIy's arm, with
the intention of getting him TO make q
statement, by the aid of which a mitigation
of the unfortunate young mans sentence
might be obtained Almost unconsciously
led him into Parker's where we seated
ourselves at table and called for a lunch
at is a very hard case, MIR. Denly said
!; poor Wade's mother will suffer more
than he"
81 know it; but one cannot submit 10 be
plundered in this manner. Besides, il ia
duty we owe 10 society to assist in punish
ing The guilty.
"True but after ALI MIR. Denly, you may
be mistaken about the bill.D
Mistaken Impossible | am sure of
the bill. Ii was the same one if there had
been particle of doubt about it, ] should
not have sworn 10 it, of course
''I might have blown out of the win.
dow"
''The window was closed"
"You must think Richard Wade was a
fool 10 take such an opportunity of robbing
you, when, as you testified, he handeIed
hundreds of dollars of your money every
day If he had meant 10 rob you, il seems
to me he would have chosen a better oppor-
tunity'
"The fact is undeniabIe"
''Oh no; could mention dozen plain
er cases than this, where innocent men
have been punished"
tThere is no chance for mistake
"YoH might have thrust the bill into
your pocket and lost it,"
"But the same bill reached me again
through my br rolher-in law, who received it
from Wade,' he involuntarily thrusting his
hands into his vest pockets.
Suddenly observed nervousness in his
manner, and with both hands he began TO
tumble with great violence al the left hand
a hole near the top OF the pocket, and was
exploring the recess inside the lining of the
garment.
My God ~ exclaimed he, suddenly ris-
ing from his chair in the highest excitement
while with a nervous twich he tore away the
pocket and drew out bit of crumpIed pa
per.
My heart leaped as his trembling hand
unfolded the paper II was a hundred dol
lar bill
God forgive me !" exclaimed he, and
his cheeks glowed with shame.
"You were mistaken, then Z"
'T was come to the Judge with me
Docket" and he rushed furiously towards
The court house.
need not inform the reader by what for
malities the Judgment was reversed-but it
was done al once. Perhaps some violence
was done to the forms but Richard Wade
walked with me 10 my office, where he was
sister.
He was saved! He was innocent What
a thrill of Joy ran through the veins of that
lair girl
We were Immediately, joined by Mr..
Denely, who took to himself much blame
for the part he had acted. He apoligized in
very humble terms 10 his book-keeper.
"You meant right, MIR. Denly" saic Rich
ard, taking his 2orfered hand, in token OF
his forgiveness.
al was wrong, and the events of this day
have taught me lesson which shall new
er forget" replied the merchant. al shall
make you sach amend as are in my power
and begin by raising my salary"
"Thank you, sir, you are too kind. My
innocence is established, which is of more
consequences 10 me than anything else."
The parties left my Office soon after.
The scene, when the poor mother was in
formed of the result, can easily be imagined
by the reader. Since that day, have been
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