The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-08-23

w mere does ne I'VE! asked.
81 am sorry to say do not know" an.
swered Rogers. "He left here when Mr..
Winter died and went to London"
Well said TO Mr.. Jackson. as "a
were leaving I'VE must use our utmost
endeavors to get hold of Mr.. Carter; but
it would be as well to set to work quietly.
so as not 10 alarm the other side think
the best way will be to advertise in few
of the London papers first. and If that
fails we can employ detective"
IL was accordingly arranged that |
should do this. knew a young solicitor
who was in practice in London, and after
some consideration I concccted the follow.
INK advertisement:
will Mr.. Carter, who formerly resided
at Barton, kindly communicate with Mr..
Edward White, solicitor. Bell Yard, Doc.
tors Commons. BY doing so he will
greatly oblige.'
| inserted this advertisement in two
or three of the London papers, and few
days afterward received letter from Mr..
White stating that Mr. Carter had called
on him with reference to the advertise
ment, that he was with a firm Of sole
TORS in the city and would be happy to
see me and give me any information in
his power
AS may be conjectured. lost no time
IN running up TO town and calling on Mr.
Carter. found him to be a frank, gen
tlemanly man, of prepossessing appear
ance, who willingly told me what he
knew Of the matter
Yes, said he u remember tia. b0id
very well. in fact il was who drew IT,
Mr. William jackson intended borrowing
81 900 from Mr. Sharper Flint, and gave
rs instructions to prepare the bond He
called IN and executed the document. but
told us not 10 part with il until we heard
from him again, as he had not quite made
up bis mind as 70 whether he would Dor
row the money Mr. Winter accordingly
placed the bond in his drawer. 4 few
days nfterward we received a letter from
Mr.. Jackson saving that Inc had deter
mined not - borrow the money. AMI ask
ing rs 10 destroy the deed Mr. Winter
searched through he drawer for the bond.
but, TO hi. surprise, II was nowhere % be
found We searched through the Office
high and low. but could lind no trace Of
it, and, 50 far rs know, il vas never
discovered
Thank yOu very much, | said That
explains the whole matter, and if we may
rely upon your assistance At the trial /
think we shall have no difficulty in sub
stantiating orr defense"
oh, certainly, | shall be happy 70 rem
der you any assistance in my power. said
Mr. Carter; and having thanked him for
his information, took my departure
III.
The trial was fixed TO take place at the
next assizcs in the neighboring town Of
Leighton. and YOU may BE- sure that
and Mr.. Jackson and our witnesses were
there in good time. After some Ot her
cases III the list had been disposed ii me
ease of Flint ". Jackson was called on
Mr.. Elsdon. Q G.. ard Mr. Seton APP
pearca for Inc plaintiff and Mr. Herbert
y e.. and Mr.. Lumicy for the l,f'alau.
MIR. Eisdon opened Ia, case Ol behalf Jt
the plaintiff
MIR Herbert. addressing ,hc corr, ou
behalf Of the defendant submitted that
the evidence which ID had add-..i proved
mat tae money bal never been advanced
md that fha bond Lad never been oiycn
10 flr Flint. Mr. Elsdon repiici on b..
half Of the plaintiff. and endcay1rcd 90
make light of the evidence WLi-A Lad
been given.
The learned Judge shortly summed mp
.he case and The iCry chen retired 70 con.
,lder tlcir verdict
| had been 50 interested in watching
he case that had noticed nothing else.
)ut now looked toward the place where
'lr. Sharper Flint had been sitting, and
'ound thar ne had disappeared. In few
minutes the jury returned to the court,
md amid profound silence the clerk of
he court asked them the Usual question
Gentlemen Of the jury. are you agreed
upon your verdict"
We are, answered the foreman
Do you find for the plaintiff OF the de
endantY
For the defendant. heayed sigh /
# relief, and happening to look behind .
ne, saw Farmer jackson, the anxious ex.
'ress.on which he had worn lately grad /
tally giving way 10 his old look Of good
Iatured contentmen,.
The judge having ordered the verdict to
'e entered for the defendant, expressed /
n opinion that Mr. Flint ought 10 be pros
cuted for fraud Accordingly. as soon .
5 left the court | obtained warrant /
or his apprehension, bat we were too .
ate. fGr we found that he had absconded, /
aking with him all the money and port
Bile securities he could lay his hands N.
te traced hiHi as far as NudfJrd. 4 june
ion about thirty miles from Barton. but
here we lost ali trace Of him. However.
e LETT ample property 10 satisfy all his
reditors 50 nobody was a loser by his
light.
Since that time have had no reason 10
ON plain for want of practice. as the case
rOUght my name prominently before the
Office Of the public, who were pleased TO
i've me more credit than | deserved.
hoy were confirmed in this opinion by
~ friend, Mr.. Jackson. who lauded the
,ay in which had conducted the case,
nd attributed no small part of his success
o my efforts He and | continue excel
snt friends 10 this day He generally
ontrives to run up moderately long bill
very year. and few days after send it
D. he calls on me with check for the
and we have a chat over old
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