Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1869-08-26

this, but by degrees he found out how
very unpleasant II is to be entirely dis
regarded whenever he had an official
duty to perform. Anne, too. though
she never complained had to suffer from
all this; and Fred, who had returned to
his form r home. and was slowly recov.
ering from the effects Of the prison life.
saw all his hopes vanishing Ellen
could not think Of marrying a man who,
though discharged from prison. had
not been declared innocent of the crime
laid To his charge. and whose brother
in-law got Eckert imprisoned, as pco-
pie said, only 10 satisfy his hatred au Il
gain the handsome reward old Burns
had offered to pay for the detection Of
the real murderer.
"lou will see, Dorncy said one Iav
tn Frederick Hill, s.that before long peo-
pie will say killed Henry Burns. and
get me into Jail should not he aston
ished ut it since | see that human frailiv
and imprudcnce have no limits. People
who pressed my hands in gratitude when
| had that villain arrested sncer ut me
now. Or turn down another street when
they see me coming. | am only aston
isheI that old Simmons does not REQUIRE
to have my cycsiglit tested hy half \
dozen learned men, to prove whether
really could recognize fellow like Eek
crt At distance of two yards. | wonder
why they ID not have me secured a. n
maniac the members Of the Cclestine
would not shrink from such step. But
be patient . q day will come when we
shall pay them In their own coin. ami
neither mercy nor lcnity shall thcy
have
Such outbreaks Of i'll temper Hill In
vain tried u curb. II have lost INV
good temper. that's a fact" porncy
would reply, .but have not lo~, my
courage and >agacity to bring the matter
t. successful i.suc. And this herd W
cattle now following these loquaciouS
fools, these babhlcrs, how vii, they fccI
when laugh At their folly =
But matters dill not take another turn
a soon ~ hr hail wished on the con.
trary, public opinion, lcl away by the
accusations Of the woulibe
pious society. began To outrage Durncy,
AMI openly ID accuse him Of the most
refined cunning. Even tile judge. WHO
hal so far faithfully taken Dorncy',
part. turned on th, police officer anl,
hnxItt+ m II
ING words "Dorney," hc said, pub
llc opinion speaks ~ loudly against
Won. that have N Inst decided ID AK
your promotion Ini removal % another
city. You know what nv opinion i,
about YOU, but | can no longer resist
public opinion
Dorney turned pale n death This
was the last thing hr expected.
Tr~ag sa01Tr,r n -frr replied. ~ have
never known fear. anil would brave
public opinion thousand times A. un-
reasonable and unjust a. il J., nov.
am doing what th. duty of public
officer ami a man demands, anl will
not rcccdr one Step. M honor ly-
lnands that should remain II you
yield to thr unreasonable demands nf
the people Or show yourself weak, they
will tramplc the Law under their feet
and force Won - sct Eekert at liberty
and ha j, Burns murderer
"DOrncy," Mr. Summon, replied, II
only suggested this Plan in your inter-
ut.
"Oh no. your honor; then YOU art
mistaken. ami. il necessary, !
shall AK for my dismissal i'll order IL
stay Hare. will not reccie one ,trp.
even hot n.y. al inch. ~hall at la~t
succeed il establishing IiilI'- inuo-
cence beyond the sholow of 4 doubt.
II is lnly this blessed society which j.
doing all this mischief, by making such
All Internal noise"
II am perfectly aware Or that, the
Judge returned. ''but you clearly sec
that can 10 nothing against H. The
most respectable Of our citizens take
part IN il. These pious men seem to
claim the privilege 70 abuse any body
they choose, whereas every word spok-
en- against them they declare impiou.
and even atheistic. But Just because
we have u tight them with unequal
it's prudent u give up the
contest"
II can not aud will not 10 it. your
honor" Dorney replied firmly.
What, then will be the end Of this
strLggle. You and all Of Us have trieI
our best to raise the vail pending over
this unhappy affair acknowledge your
sagacity, but am sure il il all i'll
vain"
Dorney did no. reply. What the
judge had just declared he had more
than once said To himself. but still lie
would not give in.
Il shall obtain my object" he said
after while.
Look here, Dorney." the jndge re-
piled. You do well to consider what
| have said. Things look different
from what you believe. Eckert's SIS
ter has arrived in town. and has. in
connection with Rev. Mr. Field, lods-
ed complaint against you and me
with the secretary Of state, in which
they demand the doctors release.
\ GU have more enemies in town than
you are aware of, and at last you will
find me unable to protect YOU against
their hatred. Follow my advice, ahd
let me ask for your removal and pro
motion you know have some intiu-
euce in certain quarters"
do not do it, Judge Rather would
| leave the service. | am in the right.
and if the thing will not bend. let it
break. | shall stay here
Mr Simmons shrugged his shoulders,
rather displeased at the officers ob-
stinacy. You will see that it will
hrpak he ranliai ..Rnt ga, ,na,- n.