The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-01-10

n NJ. Louis AerfnNnt S"sssss "su -
Smiled upon Absence OF Msno re-
suits in Absence of Properfy-An
Obiiging Detective wofks up 'He
Case 90 greater Loss.
From the New York sunday Mercury.
A German importer Of dry goods, named
Brsdenburg, OF st. Louis, recently mar
ried an American lady. The groom was .
man of about forty, thick-set, broad-'acea,
vet not Unlocking, of quiet tempera-
ment, but easily battered By any soc,ai at
tention; a good business man, put OF on,y
ordinary abilities, and not extraord'nariy
well versed in human nature. his Dr'ue,
nee Miss Mary Powell, Of Bowling Ircen;
Ky., was attractive in person, ana g,teu
with remarkably fine arm ana nano, u
which possession she was not Wholly uu-
conscious. Previous 70 their union, Mt
Bradenburg had, during visit 10 faris,
purchased, at O cost OF 1c,ooo iraocs,
pair Of golden bracelets OF peculiar an,
tiaue pattern, deliberately carved anu
adorned with jewels. On ms return 70
I'D /. and Il was noticed that from the
~ hour of the gift the lady contracted
the habit of displaying more iioeraiiy 'hah
ever her hand and arm. =
Shortly after their marriage, Mr.. bra
5enhurg being called to New York, brought
his wife with him to our metropolis and
I'll rooms at the St. Nicholas Hotel.
One night they went 10 witness the per-
c,-monce of the "Black Crook at NIblo's
theatre. the gentleman having previously
secured a stage box. During the scene in
the serpent's glen, in which the cascade IS
introduced, the lady was so intent on be-
holding the stage that she unconsciousiy
nhis timc) rested her arm and hand on
the cushion of tho box, thus displaying her
Partisan bracelets. These bracelets espe-
cially attracted the gaze Of an elegantly
dressed, ayistocratic, refined gentleman,
seated III an orchestra stall near the stage.
! Struc,. by The beauty and originality of
their pattern and workmanship, his gaze
fingered upon The bracelets till it attract
ed tLo attcutisn Of Mr.. Bradenburg, who
icstipgly lUiIted out the gentleman TO his
wife.
During tho intermission between the first
and second acts, the gentleman in of one the
orchestra stalls disappeared. Shortly after
ward, an usher entered the box occupied
by Mr.. and Mrs. Bradenburg, and, stating
that a person wished To he admitted to see
them moment, handed them q card, on
which was written, in elegant chirography,
the name Richard I'll. Storrs.' The
name was unknown alike to Mr.. and Mrs.
Bradenburg, but they desired the usher to
admit the gentleman. in a moment, Mr..
Richard Ii. Storrs entered the box, and
proved TO be the gentleman who had so
admired the lady's bracelet. On entering,
Mr.. Storrs bowed with grace, and, in an
. | ,J;r,,E,l anninuiSnn
for his intrusion and "eXplained he was
a ieweler-the head OF the large house OF
| Storrs & Co., of Boston-waS in New York
on business preparatory TO atripto Europe !;
and had become so professionally attracted
By Madame's bracelets with an elegant
bow to the LADY, that he could not refrain
from obtaining, if possible, nearer view
and would be much indebted if Mr. Mr.
Bradenburg," suggested the merchant,)
Eradenburg would favor him with some
information in regard to the ornament.
The strangers look and bearing were dis
! tincua. his air was that or one accustomed
to move in the highest circles, his language
was well chosen; he was evidently an &C
complished man of the world, and Mr..
| Bradcnburs was pleased with him at once,
while his wife rather enjoyed the impress
sion which her bracelets had created. 81
will be happy to crafty you, Mr.. Storrs !;
sit down, sir. My dear, will you allow Mr.
Storrs to examine your bracelets ~ Ger
tainly," replied the wife, extending her
arm TO Mr.. Storrs. Chad you not better
nnciasp it," said the husband, $50 that Mr..
| Storrs can examine it more readiiyF The
wife uncIasped the bracelet and handed it
10 the stranger, who received II with another
elegant bow, and proceeded To examine II
closely and professionally, entering at tie
same time into general CONVERSE
ton with his new acquaintance,
with occasional .allusions to Long
fellow. Emerson, and other notabll-
ties of his native town of Boston. 81 have
never seen more beautiful work of art"
said Mr.. StcrrS, examining the bracelet.
"You purchased it, OF course, in Paris.
Everything beautiful comes from Paris. /
must procure rival set during my coming
trip. whatcver it may cost" 81 do not
think YOU will be able 10 do So" said the
merchant. "The French jewciIer assured
me that these were the only ones OF the
kind In existence" "Thcn," said Mr..
Storrs, " must have . pair made TO order ;
1pproDoS, allow me TO take the impression
OF the pattern. So saying, he brought
ont from his pocket delicate piece OF
paper and gold pencil, and placing
the paper over the bracelet, accurately
drew the impression of the pattern.
" Now, madam, with third bow to the
lady, will you permit me to extend you
my most sincere thanks for your company.
But, my dear sir, Ito the .husband,) will
you not allow me to continue our acquaint-
ance By inviting you to join in a social
glass. You indulge occasionally, / pre-
sumo; we men OF the world all do indulge
sometimes. Madam, with 4 fourth and
final bow,) permit me to rob you OF your
husband for a moment" Mrs. Braden-
burg bowed in return and smiled; while
Mr.. Bradenburg, still further charmed with
his new acquaintance, left the box In his
company, and went 10 the bar-room at The
Metropolitan hotel, Mr.. Storrs still keeping
one bracelet loosely in his hand, having &C
cidentally forgotten to return 1t to Madam.
The two gentlemen partook each of a glass
of sherry, then of glass of the best
brandy, then Of glass of sherry again,
and while they were in the height Of their
determination, Mr.. Storrs was approached
BY an elderly, business-like looking gen
tlcman in black, who, begging pardon for
his interruption, turned TO Storrs and
asked him ii he had made all his purchases
Storrs answered in the negative; his friend
then made an appointment with him to
call at Ball 4 Blacks the next day at IL
O'Clock, and departed. Surprising We re.
turn to the theatre, Mr.. Bradenburg," sug'
gested Mr.. Storrs. By-the-bye, here is
your wie's bracelet, too. had almost for.
gotten it. Allow me to hand ii to YOU