The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-06-05
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direct evidence, the resolution OF the pursuer
was strengthened, and every possibility OF the
abandonment OF the enterprise on ms part
soon dissipated.
AT the end OF the interview with Baker, Bon
ney parted with him on the excuse that he war
about to leave town for good 'sight" down
the river, and suffered him to make what mar
ket he could for his stolen horses without mo-
lestation, throug the necessity Of keeping in
his newly assumed character in good faith
The next day he went to Dubuque, and there
obtained through the assistance OF Judge vii
son OF that place, the notes Of the Miners
Bank, which were necessary as feIon certifi-
cate for travelling among the banditti. Being
armed with these articles lie set out for Gale
ma, at which place it had been reported there
llved man who had possession Of the Col
onePs watch. After spending few days at
the lead mines, however, he found the ind.
Gated individual. but on examining him, be-
came satisfied that the report about him was
mere ruse OF the interested rogue, in. order 10
misead suspicion from the true trail. This
idea being exploded be concluded to 20 down
the river to ST. Louis, and accordingly took
passage on the steamboat % War Eagle, bound
directly for that port.
Immediately after casting from the dock,
Bonney found himself accosted py . genteel
looking young maD Of middle size, who re-
minded him that they had met together at
Lomls' tavern al Nauvoo, al the time OF the
search after Tom Brown. Bonney esteemed
this as an almost provIdential meeting This
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been FOR so many years intimate with the
Longs and Hodges. and who wac renowned
among the banditti Tor bis superior address
and boldness Of operation in that particular
branch Of roguery which embraces the manu-
facture and dissemination Of counterfeit money.
lie was the very man Of a. men, whom Bon
ney wanted to see for be was the most likely
man in the West, 10 have some kDcwledee OF
the fugtlyes. and having il lie was the most
likely to communicate il 20 person who bad
his confidence. This did not proceed from
simplicity or ignorance on biz part but rather
from frankness which delighted Itself 10 ex-
changing all il owned. for the small price of a
little attention and as apparently IN equal in
geniousness. Bonney, OF course, at once In
vited his acquaintance to a drink, and as they
touched glasses. he looked into h!s eve with a
steady, meaning glance. and inquired what
kind OF speculation he had been engaged In
lately.
The same kind Of glance was returned by
Granville Young, and recognizing its meaning
with slight, a very slifht nod he answered-
Nothing ID particular. little while ago
was up to Prairie du Chen, Oh a small speculs-
ton.
II think am not mistaken said Bonney,
- in taking you for one Of the right stripe"
a significant smile played on Yorngs lips az
he answered, ''Ob, if you mean a fellow who
likes good glass now and then. am OF the
right stripe Of course-let's take another"
For some time Bonney found il very difficult
to draw Young from bis professional reserve.
but having at length taken him ASIDE, and on
injunctlons OF the profoundest secrecy, shown
him the unsigned bills Of the Miners Bank. he
broke down his guard and secured portion OF
his confidence.
Young examined the paper with the eye OF
connoisseur. and evincing admiration at every
moment Of his inspection, at last be exclaimed,
that's id good article. How mach oft
have you got:
Bonney replied that be had fifteen thousand
dollars in all though be had then only sam
pie with him, but that be would get the rest in
few days. and then il was his intention TO go
TO Cnclnnatti, and have il signed. Young still
gloating over the specimens proposed to enter
INTO an agreement to take the whole s15, 900 at
twenty-five per cent. hut BoDney re'usedit,
on the score that il had cost hun pile OF
money to get it up and that il WEB about as
good as the genuine bills, right out OF the
bank, it ought TO at least bring fifty cents Oh
the dollar. If l sell it for anything short Of
that price," concluded he. - shall insist upon
the best kind of funds"
Young admitted the justice Of this es; nation
and still gazing with undisguised adrniraton
upon the notes, inquired or Bonuey when he
would have 1t all signed and ready TO pat in the
market. The answer was about four weeks
which Young approved by saying THAT would
suit him exactly, az he was almost strapped.
| ii. g. penniless) at the then present time, but
soon expected to make rslse that wculd ena-
ble him to buy it. This remark provoked
further inquiry on the part OF Bonney as to
the funds OF his new acquaintance and learning
that he actually had not enough to pny his way
to st. Louis, whittier he wac bound be IN
sisted on lending him few dollars TO belp him
along.
There is no need OF this, SAID he, -
shall make raise in Nauvoo, for have pleD-
ty of friends among the boys OF that place"
Il suppose the boys about Nauvoo have
plenty OF money, now" SAID Bonney, they've
made some good haus OF late
eyes. reckon they have, replied Young.
do you know Jack Reddep, OF Devils
Creek, said Bonney, wishing to approach the
names of Long and Fox by an easy circuit.
"very WE'LL" was Young's answer yes,
too well. He's not honorable in money mat
ters lie done me and a friend Of mine,
named Louther, last spring out Of some SIX
teen or seventeen hundred dollars n az opera
ton on preacher near Pelin. Ho'l never do
II again; ! know Of several sights IN which
must have help, but be can't come IN.
"'Where are these sights. said Bonney.
Two at Dubuque SAID the robheT, one
IN Iowa. nearly opposite the Fever River. and