The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-07-28
The WEEKLY pfoNnER 1aND DEafocRAry1

million, ana Who spent his money 90 ftsely,
and among the few acquaintance he made, the
Hon. Mr.. Harris was regarded as fortunate
man. Friend Combs sold him the Herald
again, and Harris bid fair to. remain here alFl
summer. But he didn't.
He had opened bank account at the First
National, and besides some money deposited
q email tin safe or " cash-box," which he
labelled and said contained $61, 900 in United
States bonds. All his dealings with them were
intended (for purpose explained hereafter)
to impress them with belief that he was
man of great means. He once or twice drew
on the First National, or some other bank in
New York, and his draft was duly honored.
If Allen expected to escape detection and
punishment after he had committed such
crimes as he stands charged with, he must
have been fool as well a. knave. It was
impossible. Keen detectives were following
him, and in spite of his shiftings and disguises,
one of them ran the willy fox to earth week
since, ending Mr.. Harris splendid career, but
bringing desolation and misery upon the limo
cent bride who had linked her fortunes with
the base man. SO
The detective who discovered Harris, was
armed not with warrants for his arrest on Q
criminal charge, but with civil processes for
money embezzled by Allen from his deposi-
tors and others. His Instructions were, to 10
cover the money from Harris. The claims
were placed in the hands of Morris Lamprey,
Esq, for collection, and he ct once commenced
suit against Harris in the United States Circuit
Court, the writs being served on him BY the
United States MarshaL By good management
on the part Of Mr.. Lamprey and the detective,
Allen disgorged three thousand dollars,
the amount Of the claims, and seemed to have
plenty of money.
Encouraged by their success, and supposing
that he would pay other claims, the Bank Of
Ohio Valley was telegraphed to and instruc-
lions received to commence suit against Allen,
which Mr.. Lamprey at once did. Col. Belote
was garnisheed, but returned answer that there
was nothing in his hands. The First National
Bank was then garnisheed, and $500 returned
as being on deposit, due to Allen, alias
Harris, and special deposit of 1000 in
bonds. eys 10 -.
Allen seemed unrprepaed for SO large claim
-$8, 1850 in all-and 1t may be that he did
not have the money. He, however, said he
had $S, 900 in drafts on the First National Bank
of New York, which he would get the First
National Bank here to cash, and would pay the
claim. The drafts (similar to others cashed
for him previously were placed in the hands
of Thompson Brothers, bat before cashing
them they telegzaphed TO the First National
Bank OF New York, and were answered. ~.
". Harris has no money in this bank"
There can be no doubt but that Allen, alias
Harris, had just prepared these drafts In order
to induce the Bank to cash them, and thus de-
fraud them out Of the amount The bold
scheme failed, fortunately.
Finding that he could not get the money,
and that his drafts must come back dishonored,
besides finding that he was discovered and
liable to bc arrested on criminal charges at any
moment, /" Harris determined on Saturday to
ave himself by fight Hiring team from
Langley, he gathered up all the money and
jewelry in his room. hastily .bade his connding
wife adieu, and drove Of, telling Langley, who
asked his destination, none ofyour business
He has not been heard of since, although Lang
ley has telegraphed and sent word in every d.
rection. Where he could have gone d mys-
terry: e !.
His young and lovely wife did not know Of
the state of the case until the villain had hed.
As may be expected, che is almost broken
hearted, and is greatly to be pitied.
The tin box deposited By him at Thompson
Bros. was opeped on Saturday By the bank
officers, and the 4s1 900 in bonds found to con-
sist Of some worthless papers anA bundle of
New York HaalSs (boughtat Combs proba-
Thus career Of villsiny has been terminated
for q time, but II Allen escapes, b win IN.
doubtedly open again elsewhere. He must be
q bold and thoroughly dspraved rascal. and the
above recital Of bis crimes and Operations
forms chapter Of villainy = revolving as any
we have ever been called on to write.
TaxiVRLvHr CoAr MAN HEARD FROM
Hon. John w. Harris, alias Allen, &C., has
been heard from. A man dispatched by Lang.
ley in search of his $500 team, sends word to
that gentlemen that he Is on the track Of the
rascal, who is making the best time possible to
Superior. We hope the party in pursuit Il
armed with criminal warrant, and will bring
the very Honorable Mr.. Harris back with
him -