The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1870-02-26
A Young Nemesis.

Detsetives' stories are furcly devoid
ofinterest, and when truthfdlhess is pro.
minent element of their matter, they ac-
quire positive importance in the eyes of
the general reader The one told by an
officer, in the New Orleans Picayune,
and printed below, is no exception TO the
rule AS a record of facts, giving prom
inence to the keenuess and courage of a
woman, it will be found worthy of peru
sal:
In 1S48, Il circumstance occurred in
New Orlcuus which, at the time, created
an excitement which affected the entire
population. An old merchant, highly
connected, wealthy and of distinguished
social position, enc night mystcriously
disappeared. His family were in infinite
distress, and Ills business in consequent
disorder. He left his store at a late
hour, ostensibly to go home; but, before
going, contrary to his usual practice, he
put in his pocket large sum of money
His way led along Peters street, on the
bank of the river, far down in the Third
District Of the city. His life may have
been sacrificed, and his body thrown into
the food that rolled ut his feet. Police
regulations at that time were bad, and
crimes of this description were not un-
frequently perpetrated. A little way
back tronl the street was ruinous build
ing, half tumbling to decay, and imhabi.
ted ty number of people, men aud wo-
men Injured to vice, aud living by rob-
berry.
Among the notes Mr.. Conlay was
known to possess was one for $500, with
he word Canal" written on the back
The rest were of various denominations
and without peculiar identity
Mr. L and myself visited the resi-
dence of the missing man, at the request
of his wife, aud by her were charged
with the duty of tracing out anu bring.
ing to Justice his supposed murderers.
She was IA tall, elegant looking lady, of
oommnnding presepsesa and great, culture.
The wealth of her beauty aud fine MUD
were inherited by her daug ghter, young
girl scarcely twenty. The terrible be.
rcavemcnt had paralyzcd the senses OF
a thar l,,t L.. 4
and fire of the young girls nature. More
like beautiful Nemesis than an ordna
ry woman she appeared to us. AS we
entered the roo she was III the act of
consoling her mother. The long black
hair had escaped from its confinement
and almost envelopcd her person in its
ebon tresses. The great luminou,
eyes were fearful, but flashing and full
of fire. The face was dark with the
blood of her spanish race, but the figure
was queenly, slender and faultlcss us
model, he glorious beauty of this
young girl fascinated while it bewidered
you. Rare in its exquisite lovelincss,
the eye delighted to rest on the wilowy
outline and graceful symmetry. Start
ing up as we entered the room, she in.
qulrcd hastily, almost fiercely, thought.
"Are you the detectives 7"
ave are" aud 1 mentioned our
names.
81 must speak to you in private she
said, and led the way to an adjoining
apartment.
What do you think of the matter 2"
she asked, when out of hearing of her
mother.
"As yet, an opinion would be mere
gucrs-work," replied.
Nevertheless, 1 have come to one.
have no doubt he has been murdered,
and that the deed was committed some.
where near that old ruinous building by
the river
"Somc such idea has crossed my mind,
but there is no trace as yet which can
lead to proof of it"
1--WE will find it, rest assured" she
said, "and to this end You must a,aa,,,