The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-10-16

through my hands annually. You had bet
ter trade with me. This is In confidence, OF
course. trust to your honor, as..you may
to mine. Answer through the Tribune.
With assurances of esteem, and hoping to
he pardoncd for any temporary inconvc-
nicncc | have caused you, ! remain, dear
madam. yours in earnest,
"HANDY ANDY
This letter was written on fine, tinted,
ncrrumcd note paper, in a bold and firm
hand The writing was excellent. and the
photography correct. 1t was cool pro-
duction. Evidently il was no vulgar the;
wrote the document. The lady replied
through the Tribune, inviting the gentleman
to II conference at Mr.. H.'s house.
lie was on time. The door-bcll was rung.
and Mr.. H.. who stayed at home to attend TO
the business. met the gentleman ar thc
threshold. In appearance he was entitled 10
the appelation of gentleman. Iall ana
1.-THE. Of rather dignired presence, hand
some face. lighted up with q pair Of eyes
black az sloes and piercing rs the rays oil
the sun, coal-black hair, surrounding a
hiph forehead, in which care had plowed
many Il fllrrow, a sqilarc chin, and Well-cut,
rIosclv-compreSsed lips. made mp the exte-
rior Of this accomplished burglar. He was
dressed with ncatnc-s and care, with the
exception Of his hat, which was rather orl-
randish. His features bore mlsanthroplc
EXPRESSION. and he was cynical in his con-
ycrsation. Mr.. II. supposed he was hon
orcd bv a visit from some distinguished for
einner, and was prepared to receive him as
s,lrh, until he was handed a card bcarln" the
words -: Handy Andy, Dealer i'll Nalua-
bles." Mr.. II. was aStoundcd; but recover
inc his presence Of mind. he requested tho
gentleman to walk in. The gentleman re-
Sponded by saying it was entirely unneccS-
>aIv, that the nature Of his business and Il
long practice in his chosen occupation had
inspired him with doubts Is to the honesty
of mankind. and he would much prefer
transactino his little trade right there. tie
was rather afraid Mr.. II. might have some
detectives at dinner, and he dld not wish 10
intrlldc upon them, and perhaps disturb
thr process of mastication. His regard for
the feelings Of others positively forbade nm
from 80 gross an outrage upon poilfene>S.
Mr.. II. assured him that ne was perfectly
safe. The gentleman placed every reliance
upon Mr.. rs word. and agreed to 20 into
the parlor. provided the hall door was allow
ed to remain open. Mr.. II. acccdcd to the
terms. The gentleman walked into the par
Tor and sat down. He took out Il siX-shooter
and began to explain to Mr.. Fl. the use of
the instrument, remarking, incidentally,
that if any police should happen to come
around lie WOulQ Dt dBlc " -INo 'il iuS" W
his skill as 4 marksman. Mr.. H. took the
hint very gracefully. They proceeded TO
business. and the jewclry was exchanged
for the stipulated amount of s10H That
little matter arranged, Mr. II. expressed
his surprise that man If refinement and
education, and possessing the natural ability
Of his guest. should be engaged in his ncia-
ro1iS profession.
The burglar said that at one time he was
a New York merchant. but failed, and
thcucc!orth determined to live oil the pub
liz ~ the only sure means OF obtaining
livelihood He was head Of gang who
were sworn 10 kill anybody who would be-
tray them to the police. He related one Of
his exploits. IN New York he got into
house one night and made his way To the
bedroom where the owner and his wife We're
Sleeping in bed. Beside the bed was
rhild's crib. BY accident h" overturned the
crib and spilled the baby out on the 1loor.
The young one began to cry. He was IN Il
iiy: afraid the parents would wake. lie de-
cided instantly what to do. and did it. lie
picked up the child tcndcrir. for, said he.
:. it reminded me Of my own darlIngS," and
rcplaciu. il in the cot, he rocked II IL sleep
again. This performance occupied ball an
hour. for the child was restless. lie then
went through the room and r"kcd up%5 600.