The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-05-12


Der One" Patrick Joseph lyman. The
correspondent states She has for many
wears been married to q retired member OF
the Royal Irish Constabulary bearing that
name. She Is small, quiet-looking woman
OF almost seventy winters, and resides with
her husband and her daughter by her first
marriage at No. 40 Lower George street,
Kingstown. Mrs. Sicily did not appear
inclined TO make any communication on
the subject OF Number One" which was
man,festly painful, as one would imagine
II should be. For many minutes she en-
deayored TO change the subject. The poor
old woman's eyes filed with tears when
the terrible accusations against " her boy y
were In the most delicate way touched
upon. She was tired OF hearing his name
mentioned 10 connection with the conspi-
racy In such way, she said, and did moi
wish to touch upon the painful theme
After some little time the following con
versation took place
sslIow old Is your sonr"
"He Is now forty-one years OF age, hay
ing been born early In the year 1872"
"Haye you any other children alive?'
"He has several brothers and sisters liy
ing"
one Of the latter. who was present du
ring the conversation. is somewhat attrac
overlooking young woman, in feature no
unlike the brother whose mysterious Soort
q,icf Is now on every lip. 49,. =,
Give me some account OF his early life.'
ellis father died while the boy was 8
mere child, but I, who value education IN
a high decree, placed him in college well
known, kept by religious order, in the
county OF Dublin. There lie was very sue
cessful rs q student, and was always re-
markable for his clevcrness. Indeed, his
masters brought him out very often as Q
show-pupil for visitors on account OF his
unusual precocity and smartness. For two
or three years he was IN the portion OF the
college set apart for students intendediorth the
Church. which he intended TO enter, ac-
cording to my wishes and those OF Other
members OF bis family. But when be-
tween fifteen and sixteen years OF age he
discovered that he had no vocation for 1t,
and left the school and entered business
At that time he could speak several lam
guages, having q great aptitude for the
mastery OF foreign tongues, and spent
much OF his time in reading foreign literd.
ture."
The mother related this with great pride,
and, continuing her narrative, said:
Gle was appreciated in large COM
mercial house in Sackvile street
(McSwiney's). lie remained there for q
few years in the counting-house depart
ment, and gained the esteem and good
wishes Of his employers for his integrity
and attention 10 the matters OF business.
A more lucrative situation was offered to
him as traveller for then well-known
wholesale stationery firm (Costelloe's, OF
London), which post he accepted, and
left. In the new position he rapidly
rose and was soon in receipt OF q
very respectable salary OF some sc per
week and 81 day for travelling expenses
He then married the daughter ola business
man whom he became acquainted with II
bis capacity as traveller. He has family
OF nine children, all still living, the eldest
OF whom was almost fifteen years OF age.
He, however, became tired Of the busi-
ness as travelling agent. He could never
stay ut anything long. For some years
lost sight OF him, as he crossed the chan
mel. lie did not write to me for long time,
and | did not hear from him for years,
when one morning he suddenly landed in
KingstOwn, and soon established large
book-shop and lending library in Upper
George street. in that town. His manner
was on his return changed. No one, not
even Lis wife, knew much OF his private
affairs, rs he was most silent and reserved. "
"Was he, TO your knowledge, connected
with any political societies, or was he in
any way mixed up I'm the Fenian or other
illegal associations"
"Iiow do know j cannot tell you. /
do not know, but l suppose he was like
the majority OF Irishmen, and had their
opinions and feelings"
"Do you know that he has been indcn-
i fed by Carey as Number OneE that
Carey has been shown his photograph and
recognizcdit as that Of the man whom he
met at Black Rock and in the park, and
whom he saw at the meetings Of the Irwin
cibles In Dublin?"
eyes; have seen that the newspapers
stated such was the ease, but / do not be-
lieye all they say. They seem to know
more about his affairs than his mother
does. lie never told Inc anything"
ado you believe that Carey was telling
the truth when he Unidentified your sons
photograph as that OF his superior officer in
the Society,""
am afraid do. -
"And If lac had not anything TO do with
the murders, why did he leave the country
and throw up his business ?"
al believe he knew something about
them, and that be is Number One. Al
though he is my own child must say he de
serves the worst penalty, il am right ir
supposing him, as do, to be the man. ,
s'Do you know where he is now?
"No; only what the papers state, ant
they lead me to believe he Ia i'm Mexico"
"When was he here last?"
He came unexpectedly to see me Jan
uary or February last and remained her,
for u few days. had cards from him iron
London at Christmas and New Years.
had not seen him for long time before hi
last visit"
"Where did the authorities obtain tn
photographs. Was it from you?o
"No. Police Inspector Crceny, at Kings
town, called on me and took awoy an oil
photo, which Is not like those shown 0
him. The police only Kept ii few hours
The one that Is displayed in the windows
believe, was furnished by local photo
graphic artist who knew my son well
That was the only visit the police paid M
in reference 10 the matter. -
"Where are his wife and children now
Are they In America, as the papers stated ? >
"No; she and the children are still i,
London. had letter from her shor
time since.~
"Do you expect he will ever come bacl
here again."
"No, never expect TO see my poor, fool
ish boy again in this world"