The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-04-28

could freely move my limbs my body
remained in one spot unless removed
by some external force, and nothing
more was heard from Blanko.
"0ne day newspaper was handed
me, aud on looking over il | saw the
following sickening paragraph, each
word of which remains impressed on
my mind
SAILED ron ENGLAND. Among the pas
seugers that sailed for England yesterday ia
the Steam Packet Victoria. we notice the
names Of Doctor William Blanko and wife.
Mrs Blanko was formerly the wife Of Don
Sebastien de Caxa whose horrible crime and
subsequent execution are still fresh in the
memories of our readers. We understand
that the Doctor intends remaining in Eng
land to pursue his scientific studies, and
that Mfs. b. has sold her property in and
near this city and transferred the proceeds
to her future home. We heartily wish them
a safe and pleasant voyage.
"The paper dropped from my hand.
My very heart sobbed, Oh! the agony,
the terrible agony Of that moment =
All gone--wife, home all, all gone
| wept as little child. Soon, however,
the desire for revenge entered my soul
How could | be avenged? ? Not by
murder, for that in England would lead
to hanging, and | did not wish to add
that to my other experiences. No, but
| could at least tear from Blanko my
wife, aud regain my fortune; aye, aud
make him pay heavy damages for my
injuries. lie should drink to the dregs
the bitter cup Of poverty.
"From that moment a strong will
sprung up within me; would recover"
and then for England. Yes, from that
moment, from the combination OF n
strong will with skillful treatment, l
BECAME conFalescent, and at the expira-
lion OF the fifth month from the depar.
ture of Blauko | fell that could again
walk without assistance. But now came
a serious question, namely, if my re.
covery should become known TO the
authorities would not agaiu be seized
aud again executed Here was a
dilemma frought with danger Acting
ou the advice of my friends determined
to memorialize the Government, stating
the facts and asking reversal Of the
sentence. The memorial was drawn up
aud laid before the proper officer, aud
in few days an answer was returned,
which stU;ed that had nothing to fear,
that even wers my story true, still was
now neither of the parties to the crime,
my head alone could not have beln
guilty, nor could my body, but TO set
all at rest there came a pardon under
the hand Of his majesty, Don Pedro.
by some good fortune had sometime
before meeting Blanko concealed con-
siderable sum Of money 10 an old out.
house on small farm, formerly owned
near Rio; thither L went one night, and
after some difficulty succeeded in fnd.
ing it; SO bidding farewell to my kind
friends, who would receive nothing from
me, | sailed for England. Reaching
England in safety, | lost no tine in
placing my case 10 the hands OF au at
to.ney, giving him written statement,
and requesting him to employ distiu-
guished Barrister, of whom | had be-
fore heard, and awaited their advice
Not many days elapsed ere ! received a
note from my attorney requesting me
TO call on him this l did and we pro.
ceeded together to the chambers OF the
barrister. This great man met me with
great kindness and surveyed IN, with
considerable curiosity, and after qucs-
tioning me for some time said /. Rather
bad case fear. The personal identity
of the plaintiff with the party injured
will be called into question. There are
no precedepts in the law Of such case,
and you will doubtless have to seek re-
lief in chancery. Now, my dear sir,
there are three things you desire: LIST,
to recover your wife; End, TO recover
your property; Sd, to obtain damages
from your enemy; but before proceed
ing to legal measures | would advise
you TO see your wife see her when
Blanko is absent; try to prevail upon
her to return to you; once get her on
our side and all will be simplifed--
Should you not succeed, return TO me
and will introduce you to a solicitor
in chancery, with whom we will consult"
II adopted this advice, and having BY
means Of detective discovered the res
idence of Blanko, awaited one morn
ing until he had departed from the
house, and then gently ringing the boil,
requested the maid who opened the
door to inform her mistress that an old
friend desired to see her. / could see
that the maid did not take fancy TO
my personal appearance, bat she de-
parted on her erraud after ushering me
into the parlor | entered and at the
sight of many well remembered little
things brought from Rio, all my old
love returned and the tears freely coursed
down my cheeks.
"At length my wife entered, / rushed
towards her with open arms, would
have claspcd my Anna as had done in
olden times. She shrieked and rushed
from me, / intercepted her before she
could reached the door. II am"
cried, "thine own once loved Sebastien,
remember our love Come leave this
man who cares not for you, but who is
a ruffian and devil Leave him aud
follow me"
wretch" screamed my wife, "leavc
me You my former husband You
Why monster gaze in yonder mirror r
"lturned and gazed, there was re-