The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-12-08

/ had left the house of Mr.. Porterfleld /
in company with some others, and was going |
north of Montreal. Soon that section
swarming with detectives. was not with that |
party, but about the same time too left Mon |
treal in a hack, going some eight or nine miles |
down the st. Lawrence river, crossing that |
stream in a small canoe was attlred as a
huntsman. At o'clock Wednesday morning
we arrived at our destination, small town
lying south of Montreal. We entered the
village very quietly, hoping no one weuld
see us.
1t has been asserted over aud over again. aud
for the purpose of damning me in the estima-
tion of every honest man, that
DESERTED HER WHO GAVE NE BIRTH
in the dlrest hour of her need. Truly would l
have merited the execration of every man had
such been the case But such was not the case.
When left Montreal there was no cause for
uneasiness on my part, and upon my arrival in
the country wrote to my friends in Montreal
to keep me posted IN regard to the approaching
trial, and to send me the newspapers regularly.
received letters from them frequently, In all
of which they assured me there was no cause
of anxiety; that it was only matter of time,
and it would all be well. After a while papets
did not come regularly, and those that did
spoke very encouragingly. A little while after
wards, when they csme,
SENTENCES WERE MUTILATED WITH INK AND
! protested against such action, aud for some
time received no papers at all. became very
uneasy, and wrote for publication an article
! be forwarded for publication in the New York
World. 1t is needless to say it never went
| Things continued in this way for some time
until could stand the suspense no longer. 1
determined to send q messenger to Washington
| for that purpose and secured the services of an
| intelligent and educated gentleman. | started
| him off Immediately, paying all expenses. /
| gave him a letter to friend of mine in Wash
| ingtoD, with instructions to say to him to put
himself in communication with the counsel for
the defense, and to make a correct report to
me as to how the case stood; if there was any
! danger; and also, to communicate with me If
my presence was necessary, and inform me
| without delay; with an urgent request that he
would see and inquire for himself how matters
stood. He left me- and God alone knows the
| suspense and anxiety OF my mind during the
| days of his absence. | imagined and thought
all kinds of things; yet was powerless to act.
| at last he returned, and so bright and cheerful
was his countenance that / confess one-half of
my fears were dispelled. He represented
EVERYTHING AS PROGRESSING WE'LL
and brought me this message from the gem
tleman in Washington to whom l had sent
| HIM
'Be under no apprehension as to any serious
| consequences. Remain perfectly quiet, as any
action on your part would only tend to make
matters worse. If you can be of any service to
us we will let you know; but keep quiet"
These we're the instructions l received from
my friend in Washington, in whom l felt the
utmost reliance, and who thought would never
deceive me. He also sent me copies of the
National Intelligencer, containing evidence for
the defense. l certainly felt greatly relieved
though not entirely satisfied. This news reached
me some time in the latter part of June, just
before the party of gentlemen of whom have
spoken arrived. They, too, assured me there
was no cause for fear. What else could | do
but accept these unwavering assurances? Even
had thought otherwise, | could not have taken
any action resulting in good.
Just on the eve of my departure to join party
of gentlemen on hunting excursion, while
was waiting at the hotel for the train, the pro-
prietor handed me paper, aud sald:-
'READ THAT ABOUT THE CoNsPIRAToRs."
Little did the man know who / was, or how
closely that paragraph bore upon me or mine.
That paper informed me that on day which
was then present, and at an hour which had
then come and gone, the most hellsh of deeds
was to be enacted. 1t had been determined
upon and carried out even before l had intima-
tion that there was any danger. 1t would be
folly for me to attempt to describe my feelings.
After gazing at the paper for some time, |
dropped it on the floor, turning on my heel, and
going directly to the house where I had been
Stopping before. When l entered the room, |
found my friend sitting there. AS soon as he
saw me,
HE TURNED DEADLY PALE,
but never uttered word. l said, you doubt
less thought you were acting friend-the part
of friend-towards me, but you have deceived
me. may forgive you, but can never forget
it."
"We all thought it for the best, Charley" he
| 10 say, ouL L ulu nob stay 10 near
more. l went to my room, remained there
until dark, and then signihed my intention to
leave the place Immediately. felt reckless as
to what should become of me.
After visiting Quebec and other places, with
the reward of $25 900 hanging over my head,
} did not think it safe to remain there, AMI so
! concluded to seek an asylum in foreign lands
, had nothing now to bind me to this country,
save an only sister, and know she would
never want for kind friends or good home
For myself it mattered little here went, sc
that l could roam once more free man.
then went on a venture, and now, ladies and
gentlemen, l go forth on venture. Gladly
! would have remained hidden among the null
, titude, but the stern necessities arising from
the blasting of my earthly prospects have forced
, me to leave my solitude, and stand before the
public gaze as the historian of my own life
One mitigation to its distastefulness in this and
my first attempt, however, is the kindness with
, which have been received, and the patience
with which have been listened to, for which
l return you, ladies and gentlemen, my sincere
and heartfelt thanks. (Applause.)