The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-06-26
CAREER OF A FAST YOUNG MAN.
Former Confidential Clerk o. A. T. Stewart in
the Chicago Jail-His Lows Affairs
end His Love Letters
From the Chicago Times, June oil

HIst SlAut lie WOulu TAKEN IOr IaSt
though he dresses with elegance and excellent taste
The record OF his career however, makes different
showing and induces the conclusion that the rapd,,y
of his existence has been rarely exceeded by any Of
the dashlng swels OF Inc period. 1t should not be
inferred, however, that Paul is dissipated man, as
his habits embrace none OF the vices to which fast
men are generally so strongly addicted. He neither
CANDLES, drinks or uses tobacco, ana is exceedingly
regular III all his habits But Paul, like other NOR
tails mas his weakness, beseting sin which has at
length brought MN up with q round turn and fast
ened him 80 securely tnat his velocity Tor certain
time, as yet undetermined, will be exceedingly I'M
pared II not absolutely terminated.
About ten years ago he left his New ENGLAND
home ana Went TO New York tor the purpose OF en-
gaging in business. There ne met with decided
success, being, alter years trial In The establish
ment or A. I. Stewart promoted 10 the responsible
position OF confidenila clerk aud accountant to the
great mlll0nnaire. In this capacity ne showed much
talent tor business, ana received large salary Tor
SO young man, although no Larger than his merits
warranted In the course OF time he TOOK to himself
q partner OF his good fortune, In the person or q
fashionable, fascinating young lady OF Gotham by
whom he was presented with son and heir, the
birth OF winch, however, caused the death Of its
mother. The child was taken care OF by It's mothers
relatives, with whom 1t is low living. Being again
alone IN the world Paul grew morose ana neldn-
cnoy, until he began to cast about for another wife.
On trip TO the pleasant City or Bangor,
Name, ne made the ACQUAINTANCE OF beautiful lady
OF that place, upon whom he fixed hts attentions.
Her position IN society was In The topmost circles OF
the con ION OF Maine. As her family was immensely
the hand OF the adv IN his less elevated position,
and accordingly concluded to sacrince his nonor to
obtain the object OF his suit This was. as he arms,
his first step in the path Of SIN. Being quite well
supplied with cash, he lived with mucn luxnrlance,
q TACT which gave apparent reason to suppose that
his income was greatly IN excess of that which in
reality II was He, therefore, was implicitly credited
Wnen he stated that he was partner OF A. I.
Stewart beng one OF the individuals who constitute
the 'Co' OF THAT wealthy urn. Under these false
coors he sailed with satisfactory speed into the
Affections Of the lady IN question, and aler o
in high style at one OF the fashionable
churches or Bangor. or course The deception
could hot be long maintained. ana the truth
cordmg.y developed 10 his fond but indscreet VIC
tim, who was almost hcartDroken b the un econe
news. The lady Immediately lett him and Appealed
for divorce III the usual way IN her family were
couple Of big brothers, VINO waXed exceedingly
greatly dissatisfied at the Jaws delay, and the
author OF the insult to their name and family. They
accordingly captured the ohen,iing Paul. and after
administering as much corpo. al nrction as ms body
could bear, advised him TO transport himself 70
some distant country offering the alternative Of oc.
cupyng choice lot III the Bangor boneyard. Paul
chose 10 accept TINS advice, and came TO This city,
arriving about eighteen months ago. he at this
time changed his name, and adopted thar OF p. 4.
Parsons, under which lie travelled for few months,
but eventually resumed his own.
Probably feeling some remorse on account OF his
base conuucT, he determined 10 repent, and accord
ingly connected himself wi,h he Triniev Episcopal
church. and began al once system of regular de.
votiuns. Not content with the ordinary Worship OF
the sanctuary, he attached himself to the SABBATH
school, where lie 5000 became shining light among
the saints. In course or time lie was appointed
teacher, and was subsequently elected secretary OF
the MlSslOl Association OF the cturcR His talent
for instructing young ladies in the mysteries and
truths OF the Scriptures VIII he shown the sequel,
and reflects somew ha doubtiully upon the dscriini-
nation OF those who elected nm. AS secretary he
he was decided success keeping his minutes with
much accuracy and laltnulness. Copies OF the min.
utes OF the mission meetings we're found in his note
book wrapped around photograph oi That cXem-
plary sabbath school scholar, Pauline Markham,
VINO Is supposed to nave gained much OF her Scrip
tural knowledge through his instruction. In the
- PA cab, IN aa,vf
and became a general lavorte, especially with the
many fascinating young lady teachers In which the
school mentioned aDounds.
Having once established himself in the general
estimation. he began To develop talent for nlr,
two wives. All the lair ones whose heads ne turned
1t wii not b. necessary To mention, although they
are sufficiently numerous to show that IN tue wies
OF aaslaatry he WAS Il rare expert.
HIS first victim " as beautiful young lady OF one
Oh the hest families or the city. The exteut OF their
Intimacy may be gathered from the following cor.
Tespondence, wnlcn is selected from q bundle OF at
least 500 letters IRON twenty or thirty din lair
CORRESPONDENTS which were found III his room yes
terday:-
My own DARLING BELOVED HUsBANp:-Thrce long
days have passed since have dear face pressed
when and cannot Ieel the exquisite
that love you ply passionaey, ali
On Tsen %y 90 y to to me
clasp you in my arms aad Iee your delicious thrilling kisses
al the night and wonder what keeps my darling my
emorAee1 Come 10 me soon. or YOU Wi kill me with mis-
you m. last n
e sap sppy ws
tue anticipation OF your next sit Oh beloved Kind good
very being and thank God that he has given me one 50
yoa my than @
w9I 4. aown any nv, mnas for Jour 'sse Wnen you are
for aD waea gone 1y hive
ling, come tonight to your loving - ' HATTIE.
Nearly all OF these am0rous epistes were written
on exquisite little note paper and IN ever' Instance
Ornanented with monagrams, which AFFORD q very
satisfactory clue to their authors. The lair Hattie
had evidently been deceived under a promise OF
m ma as may DC seen rom 'ne ,acs r MAKING
letters similar. expressions occur frequently.
Another Of the gallant Pauis amours was
with an arstOcratic young lady VINO VIII be
called Estee. Hattie and bis other admirers We're
evidently neglected for the beautiful Lstee. who In
reality II OF the lovely young ladies OF this
city, and belongs to one OF the most prominent
families oil the south slde Tie following are speci-
mems OF The letters mtercnangcd between them.
The first one was received by him on Monday, and
the second was not yet delivered TO the young lady,
who VIII read It for the hrst tune In these columns.
They were both found upon his person on Yesterday
with a number or others oil recent dateS:-
CHICAGO, June 10 10 30 A. NJ.
MY sysrc t M aps yo mpsnna
no "s sss @
s r n %'s ns to & M
darling my one on earth to me my PAUL. peare
you; d. out, Il cannot give him up"
leave U" yoa, dariar but ssTn fate deemed oherwe
and | cannot nefp Feeling that You are my own lovei
loving Ing, that heart overlooking with love
for you. Only little while longer anu then all
and all yoursl found family the
trim. They were NOT aware OF the hour ~ was after
cGs but Ssr attention Sn. ae e
heart ful. or you, darling, and had scch ct,
happy How did swectnessl hope
you this morning and feeling in good spras How
sad looked night. Your sad, counsc
How wish that could brish EN- it
III the load your hearth do hope that the couis
aIsspatei, that at O'Clock may lie With
darling Paul Do YOU hope so, love can see sone blue
sky about ''enongh 10 make Dutchm m s"yDu kaow
the rest dear cannot write more at present as must
cnangr before dinner. ESTELLE.
MY ANaEL DARLING, My BEAUTIFUL GIRL have
about up my mind to pass your home
for always ether going coming OUT
already there being entertained by you OF course, know
one be In your sweet
Or, rain being with every conceivable
opportunity We're blesscd perhaps should hot be 80
sens tve but cannot can't bear Others blessed
with your lo-ng denied 70 me- wandered this morn
Ing your before blessed win the siD OF
your sweet face. And oh darling, how unworthy OF you
was; for instead OF showing looks
how much thanked you good God true,
pure, great love, always should my precious whe1
Just consider how greatly, beyond all otner NOR
tails, 1 blessed, l was 30 disappointed ~ think