The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-10-27

was naturally mild and amiable in disposition, but
ardent and enthusiastic in his love Of liberty. He
loved his amablc wife and children with the tender
est and most afectionate feelings, and never was
father or husband more loved than himself The
separation that followed was one Of untold wo and
misery. His wife pleaded for liberty TO share his
prison, and 10 be his companion in a loathsome
convict-ship, among thieves and murderers, on his
way TO Australia; but this was refused.
When in England, I read several Of Frosts pub
lIshed letters to his wife, Of which from the
penal colony. They were composed in well-ex-
pressed and elegant composition and bIeathed love
and attach ment for his wife sufficient TO move
heart ofstone.
When was on visit to Bristol, England, } Mrs.
Frost was then living in that city. She and her
daughter kept themselves aloof from society, and
mourned over the absent father and the husband Of
doling wife. Yet, when the daughter walked out,
she carried herself proud and erect, rs though
scious Of being the daughter Of man Of worth,
and who had been sacrificed TO the noble cause Of
liberty.
assembled, one day, up the steep hill on the side
Of which stands Clifton, one Of the most beautiful
suburban villages in England. On the open green
sward common, on the summit Of the hill, near the
observatory, there is a splendid view Of the blue
mountains of Wales, beyond the Severn. While
gazing at the beautiful prospect had from this emi
nence, my attention was drawn to young lady Of
rather tall but splendid figure. She promcnading
alone. She had proud and majestic walk, and
countenance beaming with intelligence composed
into stern and proud defiance Of expression. l
Immediately inquired Of my companion who she
was. "That young LADY," said he, ais the daughter
Of Frost, the chartist who has been shipped 10
South Australia" "What noble-looking girln
involuntarily exclaimed. "Yes,n replied my COM
panion; "but she looks too naughty. Her mother
takes it more to heart, and submits TO her fate more
meekly." "That may be-" said l; "but admire
the proud spirit Of that Welsh girl for all that"
Here my friend, perceiving my republican spirit
rising, dropped the subject This high-minded
young lady seemed while walking on the summit,
to gaze with deep interest ON her own native noun
taiRs Of Wales, they stretched far away in the
blue outline beneath the horizon. Mrs Frost and
family were not without consoling friends; but no
acts of kindness seemed to alleviate her anxious
longing desires to be with her husband, il alive,
whatever his fate might be. discover, by a late
English paper, that she has at last been permitted
to sail for the English penal colony, paying her way
by serving as waiting-matron in a convict ship!
How many Mrs. Frosts are there in the world
City, haCpasi 4 p. m.-Dr. Reese, the county
superintendent Of Schools has been removed by the
board Of supervisors, by a vote of ii TO 6.
The stock market gave signs of revival to-day.
Sales were to fair extent. m
Flour stands at IS SO. Cotton is in better de-
mand. Sales of l 200 bales were made yesterday,
and 500 to-day. 4 s4s
.qshes.-Pos command - ST.; pearls, a. 1911.
Exchange is without alteration---rather dull.
Ciemed-Ship Adelaide, for Havana.
.4rTired.-Packetship Iowa, from Havre. Seve-
raj smaller vessels have cleared and arrived to and
from foreign ports, y the names of which may not
prove Of interest to your readers.
Yours, truly,