Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-08-27
by NJ. IL. SMITH, G. F. A.
n & Y " r r
hy G. W. AYDERsoY. g. p. A.
Atteunuted RurglaYy,

! Late Sunday night bold attempt was
made to break into the house of gentle
man residing on Spruce street, whose name
| is withheld by trequest. Mrs. -, the
wife, and lady of the house, retired rather
earlier than usual, and about IL O'Clock
she heard some one knocking at the front
door. Thinking it was her husband, sh e
arose, and partly dressing herself, went to
the door, where sshe found well-dressed,
and apparently respectable man, who
reached forth his hand and said :
"Why, good evening, Susie" The lady
drew back and said she thought he must be
mistaken in regard to the person whom he
addressed. Affecting great surprise the
stranger made confused apology, saying
that he really thought he tgdS mistaken.
He then said that he had got into the wrong
street, and that the young lady whom he
was in search of, resided on High street, in
house that greatly resembled the one he
had come to, but said that he had been in
town only few days, which accounted for
for bis ignorance Of the locality in qpes-
ton. He then tried to engage the
lady In conversation, but as Sue had her
suspicious, she babe him good night and
locked the door. On her way up stairs she
heard the back kitchen door squeak. She
listened and heard it again. What the un-
known mans object was Immediately flash
ed across her mind. Resolutely walking
into her room, with Is little noise as posi-
bic, she went TO her bureau draw where
her husbands revolver lay. Selling it, she
walked huriediy down stairs, and when she
had gained the hallway she saw disguised
man coming through the dining room
door. With true chivalric courage, she
pointed the revolver at him, aud With all
the depth Of voice at her command, order
ed him not TO come another step, or she
would shoot him. Confused at being thus
batlled, he beat = hasty retreat and was fol-
lowed 10 the door by the courageous wo-
mau, who watched his fight over the gar.
den wall. Securing the door she struck a
light AM looked about her to see II she
was safe, when she found bag upon the
floor near the door through which lie
would be burglar had effected his
entrance. Upon opening It she found it
contained q complete set of burglars touls
and black jack. With These and a lamp,
she returned TO her bedroom, but was sud
denly recalled 10 the frOsIt door by the bell
ringing. This time, however, she looked
out of the window to ascertain who it was
that rang, and found 1t 10 be her husband.
When he came up stairs he remarked her
pileness, and asked it she was
sick. She then related the facts
OF the burglary substantially as
above. Yesterday she was quite Ill from
the effect of her previous nights excite.
nfent. Her husband, Mr. -, was given
a good description Of the man and says
that if he is still in the city he will spare
no pains or eXperses TO see that he is ar
rested. 1t will be plainly seen what part
the stranger at the door played, it being bis
object 10 engage the lady's attention whilst
the other was working at the back d, or.
Should the scoundrel be arrested, no pun
shmeut will be too severe for him or his
pal"