Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1873-08-07

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continued about year. One morning, how
ever, Campbell failed in his regular visit to
Barr's counting-room. There was nothing
surprising in this, only it broke out great
piece of Barr's daily necessities. Campbell
had become part of his very existence.
And so Barr fretted and 6dgeted, and final
ly went home in much solitude and discomfort
All the next day there was no Campbell. As
the shades of evening fell, Barr despatched
note by servant, addressed to Campbell at
his boarding house, rendering any assistance
in his power, in case he was confined by SICK
ness Of course, Campbell must be sick.
What else could possibly keep him but that?
But judge of his emotions, if you can, when
word was brought that Campbell had settled
his bill for board, taken his luggage and left
for parts unknown, two days before. And
Campbell, at that moment, had twenty-five
thousand dollars of Barrs money in his pos
secession. If there ever was "a pretty kettle
of fish," did not John Barr have it, when that
horrid news froze his blood, metaphorically
speaking?
1t would be useless to dwell upon the condi-
ton of poor Barr's lacerated soul. In fact,
he didn't pause long over it himself. Twen-
ty-two thousand dollars was sufficient sum
to put all sentimentalism to flight. Inquiries
were at once set on foot, but neither police.
man, nor railroad officials, nor any one, had
seen the fugitive moving toward distant parts.
In the quandary, it was doubtful whether the
pursuit should move to the South, or to the
North. Finally, Barr started northward,
after his treacherous and fugitive friend CT ell
emy. At Washington, not the least clue or
trace Of Campbell could be found. At Balti-
more, it was equally obscure but taking the
suggestion that pursuit southward would now
be useless, Barr concluded to push on. Phil
adelphia could give no aid, and he started for
New York, about hopeless of success, and
with heart of lead.
Arrived at New York, the afflicted gentle
man proceeded at once to the Office of the ia
nous "Old Hayes" then at the head of the
police of that city. Inquiries were made Of
all officers who might know of such a mans
arrival as Barr was hunting, but not word
of hope could they give. Old Hayes finally
advised that enquiry should be made of a GER
tain firm of professional detectives. He said
that sort of business was just in their line, and
they would be much more likely to know any
thing that could be learned Of the case than
the regular police force would. 1t was night.
Poor John Barr had been racked with anx-
iety, and without rest or sleep, for two days
and nights. Not one ray Of hope had come
to cheer him. That he should seek the firm
of detectives, rather from desperation than
belief that any good might come Of it, may
we'll be believed.
Reaching the Office he sought, short,
square built, grave man, about 40 years Of
age, was found there; and the moment he
heard Barr's enquiry, he answered.
Gall right, sir. Campbell arrived here two
days ago. He has been absent long while
and, as it was full time for him to finish any
job on hand, we have been on the lookout for
him for several weeks. The moment he ar
rived, we put man on him. He staid at a
boarding house one day, and yesterday he
moved to another. He is there now.''
A flood of great Joy made Barr speechless.
Recovering, he proposed to march at once
upon the enemy and capture him.
"Sofly, Mr.. Barr" said the detective.
"Campbell is sharp, and no fool, to be caught
so easy as that. If we 90 now, we lose him,
sure You just keep cool, and let us work
this out. We know our man.
At this John Barr rebelled. He couldn't
see why an arrest should not be made instant
er. He didn't want Campbell now, so much
as he did once but he wanted the twenty-five
thousand dollars, there and then. Finally,
after explanation, the sensible adviser, said
"Mr. Barr, you are nervous and worn out.
You want Sleep Take my advice. Go to a
hotel; eat good supper; take stiff glass
of hot grog get a good nights sleep; and
come down here about nine o'clock tomorrow
morning, and then we will do something.
That's the best thing you can do. Campbell
must be let alone, tonight, at least"
And Barr, per force, followed this wise adj
vice-omitting no part of it, as he himself de-
clared. After sound sleep, he arose new
man; full Of confidence that his twenty-five
thousand dollars were within his reach at last.
Promptly at nine o'clock, Barr was at the
office of his detective friend, not in the least
rebellious, but ready to be submissive to good
counsel He sat uneasly, and he WINGED
how could he help it-when Mr.. Barry-calm
and cool detective Barry-in reply to a strong
hint that it was time to 60 for Campbell, said,
"Don't you fret now, Mr. Barr. You've had
enough of that.
At the end of an hour, Barry took his hat,
and quietly remarked, 81 guess it's about time
to start" His companion was instantly upon
his feet. "Let me see"-musing. "About
the first place to 90 to- Campbell is swell
head rascal and affects Wall street. Lets
90 to Wall street, first, and see what we can
find there If he isn't about Wall street, we
must try the hotels" And the two sailed
FORTH
They entered Wall street. and bad not adj
vanced twenty steps from Broadway, when
they came plump upon the fugitive, face to
face. The moment Campbell discovered Barr,
he fastened to seize that worthy PERSONS right
hand in both his own, and with the heartiest
shake of a rejoicing man, poured out his as
surance of unbounded delig ght at meeting his
dear friend once more
"The fact is" said the smiling Campbell,
II have been in the greatest worry about my
leaving Richmond so suddenly, and without
a word to you. got letters from my house,
that compelled me to leave instantly; and |
was just on my way to friends Office, to
write an apology and explanation Of the whole
matter But am delighted to see you here.
l can tell you the whole story, now"
Poor, guilty, John Barr. How he wished
he had not come to New York. What fool
he was to leave Richmond. And how mean
and ungrateful, to have distrusted such
friend. 1t was all plain enough. Why did he
not think that sudden business might have
called this noble man away, unexpectedly?
He was full of shame and abasement. lie
blushed and stammered, under his overwhclm-
ing sense of wrong and guilt, and was in a