The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1876-10-28

awe Oh majesty, anu AO' ohis So ~
the idea himself, but prevented his COM
panions from proceeding in their de-
sign. He stated that he acted in the in
terest of one of the discontinued parties
of the Kingdom, and proclaimed that
there were hundreds of his party, yet
undiscovered, who were bound by sol
emn oath to avenge each others death.
In the course of his remarks, he care
lessly spoke of the great danger OF as
sassination His Majesty and ministers
would incur if he should suffer. Though
he should do everything to prevent 1t,
he said it was impossible to restrain a
thousand desperate men, who had been
united to him by the sacred bonds OF
fellowship and brotherhood.
Blood was looking keenly Mt the klng
when he dropped this remark. and, OBJ
serving the effect it had, he added;
but. on the other hand, if your
Majesty would spare the lives OF few,
YOU might obligc the hearts OF many;
and your Majesty will find that those
who are so bold and daring in mischief,
if again received into pardon and favor,
can perform eminent service for the
crown"
The timid and weak monarch was
frightened BY Bloods revelations,
though they were in all probability
false; and the hope of gaining the favo:
of the large party he protested to rep
resent, induced him to deal leniently
with the offender. He was sent back to
prison, but furnished with comfortable
accommodations; and, finally, the pro-
ceedings against him were abandoned.
and, after the lapse of few months, he
was not only pardoned, but obtained n
grant of land in Ireland, and even OBJ
tanned considerable influence with the
King.
The public was greatly indignant at
his escape from Justice, and the Duke
of Ormond, who still had the right to
prosecute him for the attempt upon his
life, took the preliminary steps to that
end. When the King, who had now
taken Blood into favor, heard of the
Dukes intention, he sent Lord Airing
ton to him, with tue request that he
would not prosecute, for reasons which
his lordship proceeded to give.
"Stopw said the Duke. His Majesty's
command is the only reason that can be
given; and You may say no more
Having obtained the royal favor,
Blood returned from Ireland, and set
tied in Westminster, where he was adj
mitted into the best society, and courted
for the influence he had with the King.
While he was living in affluence, and
basking in the sunshine OF royal favor,
Edwards and his son, who had been the
means of saving the regalia-one by his
brave resistance, and the other by his
fortunate arrival-were treated with
neglect. The only rewards they received
were grants on the exchequer OF two
hundred pounds sterling or the old
man, and one hundred pounds for his
son, which they were obliged to sell at
half their value, owing to the difficulty
of getting payment. Captain Beck
mans friends urged his promotion for
his services but it was not granted, NOT
did he receive any recognition OF his
gallantry.
Blood died on the oath of August,
1850. leaving property worth fifty thou
sard pounds sterling. All his accom-
plices in the daring theft suffered death
HER SWEETHEART. - The jackson
Tenn SIM vouches for the truth OF
the following: During the war there
lived in the vicinity of this city a
solitary maiden of sixty Summers, who
had no one to protect her against the
rude Bullets of the world Ii any flower
of affection had ever warmed and beau
tilted her maiden heart, it bloomed III
secret and wasted its sweetness on the
desert air. At that time which tried
mems souls" she continued to live
alone. unterrified by the evils OF civil
war. One day, while this city was oc-
cupied by Federal troops, a soldier went
into her potato patch and commenced
helping himself to the potatoes.
She soon discovered his presence, and,
rushing out, she screamed IN hlgh'
shrill key:
Get ont of my potato patch, you
vagabond!"
Soldier--"I shan't do it; your sons
are in the army fighting against us now,
and l am going to have all the potatoes
| want"
NIaid-"You'rc liar
Soldier-"Well, if your sons am t.
your husband is, and I'm going to have
these potatoes.
Maid-"You're a liar, sir; I've got nc
husband"
Soldier - "Well, if your husband
amt, your sweetheart is.
Maid-'Well, l declare (softening)
who told YOU / had sweetheart
Solrier-'.Neve mind
Maid-"Well, l reckon you can have
a few potatoes, but uon't take more'n
Won wani for YOUR own use.