The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1857-10-02
VID0CO'S LAST EXPLOIT.

b. In our last, we mentioned the death of Vidocq,
the celebrated Paris detective. The following liz
relation to him we cut from the Paris correspond
ence of the New York Daily Times
I Vldoce'S period ofglory was the Restoration
He was the CREATOR of the popular Brigade de
Surete, OF which be was long time the Chief
His memoirs, which he published, / believe, in
1925, in four large volumes, have been translated
into English, German, Italian and Spanish.
For long time he'was :he hero, the mystery,
the god of the Parisians. Himself thief, he
came out of the chain gang to enter the police.
II robbery or an assassination was committed,
the first question was, sis Vidocq after tbe NAL
etactori" Or If the malefactor ped, Everybody
exclaimed, "fhat's because Vidocq was not in
the affair p Finally Vidocq fell into the excla-
sive business of watching for hire, infdel wives
aud husbands, highly lucrative and amusing
occupation al Paris, but certainly not very rep
utable. Even in his later years SO great was bis
renown in his business that his aid was frequent
ly sought by wealthy people. His last exploit
was the following: ss
Il A rich merchant went to him to consult on
deficit of 100, 900 francs which he found on his
books. Vidocq demanded
''What is the age of your cashier ~
{ "Twenty-fve. But / am as sure of him as
of myself he has also been robbed he is VIC
tim like myself"
care you married %
"Yes."
''How old is your wife?'' Is she handsomea
Is she honest ~
'Oh, Sir, my wife is virtue itself-honorable,
attached 10 me, above
''Never mind all that; your cashier is 80 is
your wife handsome !'
''Since you insist upon knowing, she is hand
some, but
F'But but no matter about the butts You
wish 10 find your money, don't you, and you
have confidence in me 2"
''Of course / have since am here ~
Every well, then; go back hone, make her be-
lleve that you are going on journey, and intro
duce me into the house"
This was done. The merchant left home. and
.Vdocq hid himself in closet near the cham
Der ofthe lady. Breakfast was served, young
man was shown in, and was thus addressed by
Madame:
every well, Arthur, he is gone, but he sus-
poets Us, and we are los.'
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rade of love and desolation, concluding with
these words:
''Only one road is left open for us !; let US take
what remains and embark for"
Vidocq stepped out of his concealmeni.
Grand taoleau.
''Aly children be calm, or I'll break both your
beads" said Vidocq. Owe understand each
other suppose Now, tell me where is the
stolen monsy g"
owe have only 100000 francs left,' replied
the woman.
Are you telling the truth2'
''Oh, swear it.''
''Very well L Give it to me-" The money
was given over.
Snow, then, let this affair be forgotten; never
speak of IT TO your husband, and he shall know
nothing. As for you, Sir, give me your DEL
cate little thumbs" He placed handouts on
the gentleman, conducted him 10 Havre, put
him on ship bound for America, and lett him
with the French adieu, ''Go hang yourself
elsewhere"
Vidocq came back 10 Paris, handed tie
100000 francs TO the merchant, saying, "Your
cashier was the thief, but be had spent $4,000
francs OF the money with danSeuse. en-
barked him for New York. Afterwards no
happier family was ever known than that of the
merchant.