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FREDERICA. THE BONN FIT-(i1 KL. C II A I’ T E R X X .ficmmuetf. rue ansrtcwu.

' It is not an ignorant man. like this fellow. you have for an enemy here, James. Your fee is an educated and accomplished person, or he could not have written either the note or the drafl, as you observe; but more than this. he is a men of buziness; he is acquainted with banking atiuirs; he knows my own banking concerns. and is familiar. wonder- fully as. with all our banking operations. It is evident that the principal is neither the negro. the led. nor the female. They are, as she confesses. but tools. The true man remains behind the curtain, and puts them forward. You. she said, was this psrson; but I am satisfied it is another. and she who wrote this false letter is as bad as he !'

‘ This letter. I am satisfied. sir.’ said James, after having for a few moments been carefully reading it over; ‘ this letter, I am more and more convinced, was not written by a female 1'

‘ That idea never struck me. What leads you to suspect this? It seems to me quite likely that it may be as you say l'

‘The business terms she nscs, no female would employ. The letter could have been written only by a person acquainted with business. far beyond what awomau would be supposed to know. Ilerlauguage about “ checking,” " overochccltiu'z.” “ depositing." and the general mercantile air of the whole. lent- me to suspect that the person who forged the check and also my handwriting, forged this female signature l'

‘ You are right, you must be right in your cou- jectures, James. This note was written by a man, and one familiar with the mode of' doing business among merchants. In a word, I think it. was written by a merchant l’

‘ B a merchant °' repeated James, with surprise.

‘ Ylas. There are merchants who are destitute of principle as well as other men. Who have you offended ?'

‘ No one. sir.’

‘ Nor merchant’s clerk ?'

‘ No—nay—I had forgotten—but it is impossible to think of him."

‘ We have got to think of somebody, and when we discover the somebody, we shall no doubt be both confounded. We must. therefore. not think it an impossible thing to think of any person on whom our thoughts happen to light. Who is on year mind. James ? It is necessary we should probe this matter to the quick. Nothing must be kept behind ; for the least thing may serve to throw light upon the

ath.’

p ‘I was thinking of Carlton Ellery, air; but I hesitated to speak out my thoughts, lest, for one reason. it might seem to appear that I suspected him because I had been his rival.’

‘ Have you reason to think young Ellery is your enemy ?’

‘ I-Iis looks are not very friendly when we meet and pass in the street: but he has never spoken to me in any hostile manner.’

‘ Yet you believe him your enemy ?'

‘To tell you the truth. sir, I have had an instinctive suspicion that he would do me an evil turn it it was in his power. This hue been my feeling. It is only a feeling; for as I have said, we have never quarrelled.’

Mr. Weldon remained a few moments in an attitude of profound thought. James sat with his eyes fixed upon the face of his benefactor with aolicitous anticipation of the result of his reflections. Ilia face was calm, but pale; his manner dignified. yet depressed. He felt severely. us become a

w

sensitive and honorable mind. the painful position in room, as if I had discharged you. This will draw .ppmna

which he had been so suddenly and mysteriously placed ; and although he was convinced, that in the mind of Mr. Weldon thcre remained not the least

I m the bank. to serve him as a copy. If it be Ellery.‘ he has been placed under favorable circumstances for accomplishing hie nefarious ends; and has shown no little industry. skill. and perseverance.’

' We had one hundred blank checks placed on the wire for use ; there are Ive missing from the file in er the number that has been filled out i These my eneiuy.wlioever he be. has probably taken away !'

‘ Mr. Fiuuey l’ called the merchant, in an elevated tone.

‘ Sir.’ answered the book-keeper. opening the door, and partly thrusting in his head. ornamented with a pen stuck over the field ear.

‘ Come in and shut the door. if you please.’ 1

Mr. Finney did as he was directed to do, and stared at the grave faces of' the two gentlemen.

‘ Mr. Finney. do persons who visit the counting- room during my absence or that of Mr. Daily, ever enter here i”

“Oh, no, air! No one ever comes here unless you are in! I tell every body that is your sanctum, and no one goes in without very special business! Oh. no, sir!’

‘ None of your friends i'

‘ Not one, sir.’

‘ I didn't know but that perhaps, Mr. Ellery or—-'

‘ Never. siri Ellery is the last man I would let in here. he is so prying and curious l'

‘ lie is ?'

‘ Yes. air. He puts twenty questions in five minutes. and seems half the time to have nothing to do but to talk chit-chat in counting-rooms! But that's owin‘ to his bein’ an heir, and it makes him quite indifferent about business l’

t Then he has not been in here i‘

‘ Ofthat I am most positive, sir i for I remember two or three Weeks ago he was in. and was passing into the sanctum in a lounging way. but I shut the doot . and he turned away.’

‘ Did he make any remark .”

‘ He laughed, air. and said he wasn't going to steal your bank-book. sir. An odd idea, very solemnly observed the methodical and starched Finney. He laughed and said then he would peep in. and so, as the cross sash was down, he leaned over and looked in here, admiring the neat appear» once of every thing. for he said it was the hundsomest private counting-room in the city 1

‘ In that way he could have reached in and ab« stracted the blank checks from the file,‘ said James. in an under tone.

‘ Yes. I am satisfied I now know the man! Finnsy you may retire. '

Mr.

CHAPTER XXI. ‘mtt ausu.

Tun Carlton Ellery was the secret enemy who had devised and executed the scheme to ruin James. which had so nearly pt oved successful, neither Mr. Weldon nor himself had now any doubt. They. therefore. resolved to take such steps as should fasten upon him the guilt.

‘It is necessary to proceed with the greatest cautiou,’ said Mr. Weldon, after Finney had closed the door betWeen the two counting-rooms. ‘ From the skill with which this wicked affair has been managed by Ellery, it will prove a ditlicult task to bring home the crime upon him. To succeed, we must be as skilful, cautious, and secret as he has beco.’

‘ I see the difficulties in the way, as we have no positive evidence.‘ answered James. ‘ I am at a loss how to proceed, unless I wait upon him. and openly charge him with the crime.’

‘ This would bring only denial. and perhaps make it impossible for you to convict him afterwards. We must act with subtlety. 1’erbapa.‘ continued Mr. Weldon. looking fixedly at James, and speaking with slight hesitation, ‘ perhaps it would be policy for me to act as if I believed you to be guilty! Nay, do not start so, with surprise and doubt on your countenance. My proposition is. that you, for a day or two. remain away from the counting-

I‘Illery's notice. for he will be now on the watch for the fruits of my knowledge of the forgeries. It is not improbable that he may place himself in the way

suspicion against himself, yet he desired most as we go to dinner.to watch our faces, to see if he can

earnestly to be able to convince him. by proof, ofjudge of what has passed by them. He could not rest satisfied with the seen walking together, and conversing as heretofore,

his innocence. generous acquittal of his benefactor's heart and

If we should be

he would at once see that you had succeeded in

head, but he wished to prove clearly to him that he clearing yourself; and this would either lead him

had not acquitted without grounds.

his enemies should keep themselvesso concealed that suspicion might fall, upon the true man. remove ('1 I he should be unable to afford this proof. caused him himself beyond the reach of the punishment due to "3"

the deepest anguish of spirit. But trusting in his innocence, and the overruling justice of Providence, he tried to hope against despair.

' What do you rknow, James. of Ellery's character? Has he not the reputation of being wild ?’

‘As all will depend on an open scrutiny of the characters th..t are sugnested to us. I will not hesi- tate to say freely whatI know of him. He has the

The fear lest to try some other means to ruin you.or else, fearing Suppl

his crimes. You see I speak very positively as to his guilt, of which. the more I reflect upon his character and conduct. I have not the least doubt. What think you, James, of bearing the imputation of my displeasure for a few days, until something can be discovered?’

‘I approve of your suggestion, air. It will no doubt lead Ellery. or whoever may be my enemy.

reputation of being dissipated. Ho attends the to believe thatl have been privately dismissed by theatres frequently. He gives suppers and plays you, you declining to prosecute.’

heavily. I am told. But this I have only heard of him recently. lie is a young men whose morals are not the most pure l'

' That is my vague suspicion of the young man. Do you know anything against his principles? Have you ever heard any act spoken of, of his, un- wortbya gentleman ?'

‘No, sir: I have only heard his general habits commented upon in the countin room, by Mr. Finney as freely as any one; and e knows him, I believe. somewhat intimately.’

Mr. Weldon rose from his chair. placed his hands crossed behind him, and with his head drooped upon his breast. slo walked the room. James saw that be was t! y revolving the perplexing matter is his mind. He also gave up his thoughts to the train of ideas which El ery’s name had suggested, and suspicions of him forced themselves slowly but most impressively upon him. Suddenly Mr. Weldon stood still before him.

‘ Jemee.’-he sold. is a low but fires tons, ‘ I sus- pect this one use! You have no other enemies capable y education and circumstances of per-

treting this enormous and singularly skilful fraud

at him. He is in a mercantile house.‘too. and hence tkehsowledge of mercantile affairs manifested in streams as well as in the transaction throughout. He is often in the habit of coming bevel He has,

therefore. opportuelttes of getting specimens of our

writing. and of getting a knowledge of our ban lug

shire. You say that Mr. Finney is intimate with hint. i‘I‘hron it Mr. Fineey. by subtle questioning. he may have earned much, for I do not suspect Mr. Bessy at all P

‘ Nor do I. sir,’ answered James. warmly. ‘ But every word you say strengthens my belief that the seam who seeks lay rule is Mr. Ellery l’

‘ ,is no question of it. It is some one who has had access to our blank cheek file. and has ex- amined the checks I have drawn. perhaps purloined blackboard taken away one of the paid “have the bank; for I have seen him once or twice Director’s room with his uncle. Colonel li'e entreetorranduwhoee fortune be t. thatb. if he be innocent herel Rs

ill to ' within

have ebtaledeee of my dead choc “is?

t This is what I wish him to believe.’ ‘ But, sir, may he not bruit abroad the fact. and may it not be generally believed, that I forged, and have been degraded by you ?' ‘No, he will not dare speak of it, for he will only betray thereby a knowledge of the facts. which would a: once condemn him as guilty. If I should hear that Ellery had told any one that you had been dismissed from my emplo because you had forged drafts on the bank, I won d not hesitate to have him arrested on the spot, James. as the forger himself l The facts. you know. James, are only known to ourselves. to Mr. Morley. the cashier, and to the real culprit. Now. if it is rumored by any one that you have forged. it must be by this unknown fourth part . who. without uestion, is Ellery.’ ‘ lace. air. But r. Morley—me he not——' ' Mr. Morley will. for his own cre it's sake, keep silent. In paying drafts so largely overdrawn. he has done what the board would not justify ; and, if

missal.’

' I am readyto acquiesce. in your suggestion, sir,” answered James. after a moment's grave reflection. ‘ It seems a judicious. and perhaps the only course. But if Eller intends to accomplish my ruin, he will not keep si out when he finds I have left you. He will, by some means. give publicity to my apparent guilt, and then, in the estimation of the world, I am really guilty! My reputation will then be indeed

one 1’

I ‘ I re at, James. that he will not dare speak of it i I not think he cares to destroy you, only so far as you may be prevented from be ng longer his rival in Grace's affections. I speak plainly. you see. Ilia object is to rain you in my estimation alone. He only wishes to defeat your object in the attainment of the hand of my daughter. Beyond this, I do not think he has aimed. This accom— plished, his purposes will be satisfied. Therefore. when he sees that you have left me, and that a7! intercourse has ceased between us. he will feel that his aim is achieved; that he need fear you no longer as a rival l'

-‘ That is my opinion. sir,‘ answered James; but I felt a delicacy in puking my mind so plainly as

known, would subject him to «sense, if not to dis- -

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you have done. At all events. air, if I am eelumini. ated. you. at least. will believe me innocent,’ he said. with emotion. . ‘Yes; and the world shall tool If ebreeth ll blown abroad against you, I will have Ellery ar- rested; for on his conviction will then hang your innocence l I have business now in State street. and will leave you. You can depart soon after. It you learn anything. call and let me know at my house. after sunset, so that you may enter unobserved ; or else write me a note. If I hear anything, I will let you know. Now. good morning, my friend. and bear up manfully; for the assurance that the person in whose eyes you were to be ruined believes you innocent, should, with the consciousness of inno- ceuce. render you cheerful, and give you that energy and hape which will be necessary.’

(To be continued.)

KENT STREET CLOTHING STORE HE subscriber has Just received. and olersfor sale on reasonable terms. the following goods t— Illack Broadcloths and Doeek ins, Tst and Silk Mixtures. Heavy Whitney‘s and Ilcavcra. kc., he.

The above Goods will be found suitable for Fall and Win ter wear. and can be recommended to the Public as being of a first-rate qua‘ity. He has also on hand. and is manufac- turing continually, READY-MADE CLOTHING in-

Over Coats. Sack Coats. Shooting Coats. Pants. Vests. kc.

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reputed to accommodate them this Fall than he has over

0 limit; 1866 ,ATRICK REILLY. F ire. l ire—l ! Fire ! !

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HoXINNON & FRASER B

censuses Midkbhm

PRINCE STREET,

RE-OPENED!

' HE Subscribers. in announcing the re-o cning of their

Factory. destroyed by fire in the ear y part of the Summer. avail themselves of the opportunity of returning thanks for the very liberal patronage extended to them in the past. and respectfully request a continuance of the same for the future. Their new Factory being so large and so well fitted up as to be second to none in Prince Edward Island. and. moreover. a large Stock of the very best Mate- rials used iu their trade having been lately received by them from the United States. their facilities for carrying on limitless are greatly increased. and they are new prt-pated

toaupply Carriages, Sleighs, to.

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Notes. 1i. J. CLARKE.

Orwell Cheap Store, September 12th. 1366.

New Tobacco Factory

AT SUNIME RSIDE. II E SUBSCRIBER having JUST OPENED n FACTORY at SUMMERSIIH'). is mpared of. Wholesale Customers with the cloud Manu- ctured TOBACCO. warrants-d a. good article, at the lowest prices, and on thc must‘rt-asonablo term ; an hopes h a Factor . bring the first of‘the kind es- tablished in Prince onnly. will meet with liberal utron e from tho Traders and Merchants of Summer- sido, an Prince County gent-roll y.

PATRICK REILLY. Summertime. August 9. 1865.

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11d particularly invites the attention of the Citizens of Charlottetown and vicinity to the Stock now on sale in the

to lease.

is is the only lstablia e t in tk'e it beg you et a so ’itt g and as tenable set. .

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patch.

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HAVING A LARGE

October 19. 1864.