State v. Patterson

The defendant was indicted and brought to trial on a charge of larceny by embezzlement. It seems from the bill of exceptions that he was at one time in the employment of the Hartman & Thompson Bank, and there, without authority, gave the money of that concern to an individual who failed to repay the same. To cover his default in the matter, the defendant borrowed money from one Osier to the extent of $3,500 with which he made good his shortage. He then took employment with another bank. In time, Osier, knowing of his former shortcomings, applied to the defendant for money to be paid him out…