The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1854-11-04
Crime xnd Repentance.

There died recently in New York an
aged Iiollander' Shumm, who for a
long time has been an object of compassion
TO his ncghbors, ms well on account Of his
apparent poverty as for monstrous hernia
from which he seemed to suffer exceeding.
ly. He was known for very eccentric
and stubborn man. Although he had been
ailng for several weeks, not only had he
refused all medical assistance, but he was
determined to retain upon him all his ward
robe, consisting OF II pair Of velvet pan,a>
looms, once green, and summer surtout:
habilments which all testified to the lasting
and profound attachment felt for them by
their proprietor
A few hours before his death be sen, for
Mr.. Van Duerson, n respectable citizen in
the vicinity, who had frequently sent him
during his Illness some Sigh, article of
food, and desired him to write down his
last wishes. To the great astouisbmen' Of
this gentleman. he proceeded to devise diff
ferent sums of money, amounting finally to
nearly five thousand pounds sterling to bis
son and grandson, residing at Newark aud
Albany, and indicated conhden,ially where
the money was deposited. lie then re-
counted the following facts of his history :;
at is now % years since | was a clerk
in business house in Hamburg. As ! had
long held the position, | was often entrust,
ed with large sums, TO he delivered AT other
establishments. One day an owl thought
came over me, and | allowed myself to
betray this confidence, left the country
with large sum, and embarked for Anne
RIGA Arrived in Now York, | embarked
large sum in the purchase OF two contigu-
Gus buildings. | had not time to insure
them when they were completely destroyed
by fire. Conscious that the loss WAS n
ladgmen, on me for my crime, ! adopted
the resolution to devote the remainder Of
my DAYS to labor and severe economy. with
the sole object of restoring to my old ems
ployers, or their heirs, the amount Of which
had robbed them.
al changed my name, and with what
had left, embarked in the business OF selling
tobacco. Notwithstanding my losses, and
though sold only at retail, | succeeded in
five years in accommodating the necessary
sum for the accomplishment OF my purpose.
| sold ont my establishment. and prepared
to start Tor Hamburg, to make restitution,
when learned that the house had a branch
in Philadelphia To that city repaired,
aud proflered the SUN of G>000 sterling
equivalent to the sum originally taken, with
the interest. The latter was generously
returned to me by the son Of one Of the
partners, and this money, together with
what had besides, now desire to leave
my descendants"
During the last five years Of his exist.
euce the old man lived IN complies obscu.
rity, aud with great parsimony. His tesla
meutsry executor, Mr. Van Duersou, found
the sum Of five thousand pounds sterling,
chiefly in doubloons, hidden with care, IN
the lining Of his pantaoo1s; it was this
mass of coin that had. by its volume and It's
position, raised the suspicion Of hetuial
enlargement. There were also found some
silver IN his coat, and quantity OF small
change in an old to5aeco box, where he
deposited the funds arising from his current
receipts.