The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1868-01-09

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from them sources of revenge and cru
city? No, sir; it would not be = every
thing that is constitutional in society de-
pends on the prohibition of private ven
geance. 1t is the most henious offence on
the criminal CODE"
Gonsalvo nodded his head in token of
appreciation, and once more interposed: -
But, Mr.. Edgerton, there are cases
where minority interleres, for instance,
! if my son robs me he is amenable to pun
ishment at my hands alone. The case in
which | desire your consideration is simi-
lar in every particular, it is actually the
cause by which you are here. Monies
and certain documents are stolen, and my
suspicion necessarily imposes the guilt on
him, at the same time that they exact an
even redress. His place of rendezvous is
known, his associates already proved dis
honorable, and his career generally black
ened with the traces of guilt. y large
reward isyCurs - arrest him"
He grasped Edgerton's hand warmly as
he spoke, and light blush redeemed his
pale face, which the other was not un-
mindful of observing; but be only paus-
ed in answer, and looked upon the floor
as if considering the matter carefully
over Gonsalvo waited reply, but none
coming he continued: =
1t Is my desire that the proceeding
be entirely secret, and when conducted
by your experience and judgment, it can
not fail to be successfully carried through,
only observe that he must be conveyed
here by you alone, and under your i'm
mediate control = you understand - con.
veyed here = dead or aLiCe."
His voice sank to a whisper, aud he
looked steadiastly into the eyes of the
others face, but it betrayed 10 emotion or
surprise. He proceeded
" 1t is matter Of great interest, and
worthy of your abilities as civil officer,
sir, and your reward shall be proportions
ble to the enterprise Fix the price and
it's yours, provided that you succeed, and
leave the rest to me. l will be liberal
even to my last dollar, and throw young
and beautiful wife into the bargain. Cam
my will be fascinated by your accomplish
ments, and willingly accept your hand !;
and bestow dowery upon her that
shall enrich you till your death"
Edgerton now manifested q little sur
prise, and looking up with a smile into
the face of his tempter, he drew long
breath and replied: =
Your generosity, Mr.. Cameon, has
certainly confounded me, and | cannot,
with proper merit, explain how zealously
1ynr hoyo InSrYraI tOa = Il
nevertheless, for the successful carrying
out of what you say it is necessary that |
should be instructed fairly. You wish
the boy removed your property re-
stored, and your daughter married = any
thing else?"
No, nothing, hem"
Well, then I'll foot up the bill =
The boy removed = ten thousand = the
documents = five thousand = and your
daughter married = gratis. Fifteen thou
sand dollars, Mr. Cameon."
Gonsalvo was thunderstruck eff
teen " he repeated, breathless. Why,
sir, are you really in earnest? l could
sack the city of New Orleans for half
that = you must be joking, sir, you can
not mean it. Any man can have his enc
mics shot about here at a dollar head,
and hundreds found ready at any time
for such pay. Fifteen thousand dollars
"a fortune! a princely fortune. I'd wor-
ship such a god"
Then, sir, our business is over for the
present = good-eveniug
And rising from his seat he took his
hat as if about to depart, but the other
stayed him.
BE seated, Mr.. Edgerton, let US set
tie the matter over. BE seated, sir, for
a moment"
Unwllingly he sank into the chair, and
both remained silent for some time. 1t
is true, as Burke says, that every man
has his price," and no matter how exal-
ted or contemned, there is boundary to
his integrity or meauncss, which cannot
be surmounted. We do not affirm by this
that every man is dishonest, but we main
tain that every man can be won over, and
led to believe that his actions therein are
liberal and upright. Rewards or brlbeS
come in variety of shapes, aud under
various colors - sometimes year or two
beforehand, and under the form of kind
ness = sometimes after; and unhappily
the majority of men sometimes barter
their integrity on the nail for the thirty
pieces Of silver; yet these men never
caused to be printed on the walls of their
dwellings -" TERMS CASH"
Fifteen thousand And Edgerton
turned a cold look upon him as he yawn-
ed over the words with peculiar emphasis.
4" Fifteen thousand = aud all dollars"
Edgerton was enraped = he said: -
Mr.. Cameon, you know what the
success of the undertaking is worth to
yourself. As you have observed about
murder at dollar head in this city, it
is entirely true; but the difficulties of
capture and conveyance through whole
country beset by armies, spies and detec.
tives, it quite another thing. If you re-
| ally desire the boy' : removal have lit.