The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1864-03-29

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many doubts, n ! did nos see the
slightest resemblance. ], who haa
seen myselfiar ihirly-odd years. ought
10 kaos better how looked lhan dies
who bad not seen me 50 many hours.
But The sequel will tell who knew best.
-Four clock came, and, rs by agree.
ment, We concentrated ia fron, and
rear Of ianscomb's saloon. / took
my place in The rear, while most of
the local stars dashed into the den
We lad only moment to wait before
SIX or eight Of the gang came rushing
past as IN their efforts 10 escape. Oar
squad gave instant chase. Ny friend
Of yesterday, Icing the only one Tree
ogiiized, received my especial attcn-
tion. FolloSi tSiin around the cor
ner al the top my speed, was sur
prised Tor the instant 10 see him slack
en- bis pace, n though waiting for me
to come up.
Bully, Joel we've lodged them
this time, anyhow
The precise state Of The case was
evident. Without waiting for an an
swer, he went on, hurr1edIy:
jerks saw me, and knows where !
live, and this win al ouse his suspicious.
III wager he'll be around 10 No. 81
before night; apd those traps must be
moved, or we'h be certain to lose EN-.
Move 'em lis, said | aud on we
went, running where we thought it
safe, and making good time all the
way--my companion little in adj
vance, and Wondering what made me
SO laggard.
We were not long in reaching No.
81 Grove street. My friend had he
laich-key in his hand. aud was on the
point Of entering, when proceeded 10
dspel his illusion by exhibiting my
star and demanding an unconditional
surrender. He was bellieerent---a
tussle ensued, and for moment it
seemed doubtful which would win,
Polly o. the bears but the disturbance
soon brought several policemen 10 my
aid, aud my late associate was taken
off to the lock-up.
Hearing a commotion indoors, ]
thought il best to proceed at once TO
make an examination. So we turned
The key, which was still in the lock
and walked in, without saying BY
your leave, madam
Madam met US in the hall, and de-
maHded our business We blnndly
informed her that we know something
Of her beautiful mansion by repufa-
ton, and were anxious 10 examine it
ourselves by gas-light, if she would be
so good as to show us around. She
protested that they we're honest peo-
pie, we were no gentlemen, and final
ly that she would thank US to leave,
just as any honest woman would.
But | cannot 90 into details. Suf-
flee il to say, we went up stairs, down
stairs, and in the lady's chamber and
wherever we went we found more
goods than the most thrifty housekdep-
er could need. Down stairs especially
there was perfect store 81 yaluables--
enough to stock two or three variety
shops of moderate pretensions, besides
one jewelry store. In the morning |
semitic Smith & Company, to comeand
identity their property. In course Of
the next two days, not only Smith, but
the representatives of dozen other
stores which Lad been robbed, were
there. Smith found nearly all Of his
his lost silks, many others identified
the whole or part OF theirs, while
much remained that was not claimed
by any one.
There were more than dozen Ia
ken at the saloon, most Of whom were
known 10 the police the matter was
vigorously prosecuted, and | believe
more than half we're duly convicted
and sentenced in New York.
But what became OF my twin broth
er Joe, WHO had unconsciously got
these, his particular friends into troub-
le
The conclusion Of ihe whole matter
can be told briefly.
Joe was induced to accompany me
SO far as Buffalo on my return home,
where ! introduced him to my friend
Deputy Crane, who Immediately es-
corled him 10 the City Hotel, with
which / had once made slight ac-
quaintance. Smith 81 CO., and the
clerks, recognized him at once and
volunteered to see that lie had Justice.
Deputy Crane, Smith, Jones, and all
my persistent acquaintance Of a
month before, begged a thousand par
dons for their stupidity in thinking |
resembIed the thief. But more nc
ceptable was Smiths check for the
promised reward, and / was more
than willing to forgive Deputy Crane !;
for il vas owing to his biander that
much valuable property was returned
10 the righiiul owners, many rascals
made 10 suffer the penalty Of their
crimes, and one honest man handsome
y paid for looking ike rogue.
REPgNTAEcE.-At prayer meet
ing in the village Of spunkioan,
country lad was noticed BY one Of the
elder deacous 10 hold bis head and wig-
gle in his seat. while the tears seemed 10
start every moment. A clear ease Of
repentance thought the old deacon. as
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