The New York herald., 1877-03-20
CHRISTIAN HANSON.
THE REFORMED BURGLAR CLOTHED IN FINE
RAIAfENr AND GIVEN HONEST EMPLOY

THE REFORMED BURGLAR CLOTHED IN FINE
RAIMENr AND GIVEN HONEST EMPLOY
MENT.
One OF the happiest men In New York yesterday
Christian Hanson, tho reformed burglar, whose
adventures were told in yesterday's HERALD. From
poor, degenerate and abused convict he sudden iy
found himself u lion, with philanthropis vieng with
each other in efforts 10 serve him.
MUCH AsroSIsnED NAN.
at seems like dream TO me- said he TO tho writer
yesterday, AS dressed up suit Of broadcloth
spolless white Shirt fitting boots and Picadiy
collar he held his levee tho corridor OF the TomDs
"Ony yesterday l a poor miserable outcast,
kicked like dog; glad to make my supper of dis
carded crust or bone; lew nlthy rags 10 cover my
body aud without friend In the world, while to-day
thanks to the newspapers. God bless them am q
man."
'Eariy this morning." continued he, s'tho keeper
called aud thrust HERALD through Tho bars OF my
cell. You bet astonished 10 myself made
famous, and could hardly finish tho article SO
overcome by its Kindness Soon alter the cell door
was opened and was gwen TWO suits OF eew clothes,
which were sent by Alderman Morris, whom shall
never forget They were nrst class clothes anu they
fit me II made expressly or me- and the stawOrth
man buttoned up his coat and walked few steps 10
show the excellence Of the ht.
''fnc bundles" he resumed ''also contained fu II
set OF underclothes and pair OF good shoes. Well |
took u bath and 4 clean shave aud whom looked Ia
the glass after dressing nardly knew myself. Ten
years Is long stretch Tor fellow to be without
decent suit OF clothes. But feel little ashamed"
added convict, tat TINS here Picady. II ak
me look just ttle bit too stylish. am not
toned 70 style, you know"
Nov, Hanson" asked the writer, ''aro you sure
that you will adhere to your determination to 1--we
honest liieY"
The burglar revercntly took OIL his hat as he an.
swered, and called GOD 10 visit him with nnumerabIe
alictions should no ever again do dishonest act
"No," said he, 'the past Is dead and gone. l am
now being altogether now, and | would indeed be
wretch and VILLAIN II ever forgot this great blessing
that has fallen 10 me"
VISITORS TO THE REFORMED NAN.
During the day Hanson was visited by u large num-
ber Of people, and all who talked with him away
satisfied that no had told tho truth and that his
tentioDs wero honest Among others who
called was the former captain OF Company A, Seventh
New York Volunteers, IN which regiment Hanson
he had served. The gentleman recognized
he meant To lead an honest litc commissioners
Bailey and Cox, OF the Charities and Correction De-
partinent, also caed and convcrsed with Hanson.
An elderly and wealthy CITIZEN Oi this city, whose
name Is well known, but which he requested should
not be disclosed, called TO place Hanson empoy-
nent but found that lie had already been provided ior
In that direction by the proprietor OF largo paint
establishment. who agreed 10 tako the reformed
burglar inio his employ as clerk and sales
man ut good salary. The gentleman IN question
irst subjected Hanson to prolonged examination ~
ascertain ms truthiulness and competency. He found
that tho good penman, bright, intelligent.
Possessed Of good education and the master OF Iive
languages He stated that ho was entirely satisfied
that Hanson was thoroughly reformed.
a couple OF old Central Oico detectives likewise
called on the lion OF the TOmbs To sec II they had
before met him, but acknow ledged that thcy
had
Dr. Elisha Harris. accompanied by Mr. shelton, OF
the Prison AssociatiOn, wcre amon ng tho visitors.
To-day Chrstian Hanson leaves the Tombs and enters
his now employment