American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1845-06-18


wild you, if you had let us know of your mis-
iortln.n
The poor fellow wept afresh ut the assuran-
ces of his sisters affection. When he was
calmer, he told her circumstantially how the
great trouble had come upon him.
"God be praised for the words you spake, y
replied Nora. at will take the load off OF
hearts at home, when they hear of the same.
| always said there was no sin IN your heart;
for who should know that better nor me, who
slept in the same cradle' A blessing be wild
you, mavourneeH. The musc's in my heart to
hear the sound of your voice agn. And proud
will be out of you, as used to be when all
eyes, young and old, frightened on you in
warm old Ireland"
"But Nora, dheeIish, the disgrace is on me, -
said the young man, looking down. "Ihey
will say am convict
"Sorra fig care for what they say" re-
piled the warm hearted girl. "Don't know
the heart that is in you? Didn't say there
was no sin in your lntntions, though you toos
shut up in this bad place? And if there had
becn--if the black murder had been Widn you,
is it Nora would be after having you alone wild
your sin and your shame? Troth, would
weary the saints in heaven wild prayers, till
they made you better man, for the sake oil
your sisters love. But there waS no sin in
your heart, and proud ! am of you sriIhsh
machree (S) and bad luck to the rogue that
brought you into all this trouble"
The keeper reminded them that the time al
lowed for their interview was nearly spent
"You will come agin?" said James implor-
ingly. "You will come to me agin, acoushla
mdchree?h
81 had to beg hard to see YOU once" replied
Nora "They said it was agin the rules. But
when told them how come alone actass the
big ocean to be wild you in your trouble, be-
cause knew the heart that was in you, they
said | might come in, 1t is a heavy sorrow
that we cannot spake together. But it will be
a comfort, mrr0uvneen, to be where | can look
on these stone walls. The kind man here they
call the chaplain says may stay wild his flmi-
ly; and sure not an hour in the day but ] will
think of you, riUiSh. Coy The same moon
shines here that used to shine on us when we
had our May dances on the green, in dear old
Ireland; and when they let you get glimpse
OF her bright face, you can think may be Nora
is looking up at it, as she used to do when she
was your own weeny darnt, wild the sham
rock and gowan in her hair. | will work, and
lay by money for you; and when you come out
of this bad place it's Nora will stand by you;
and proud will be out Of you, a suiliish ma
chree."
The young man smiled as he had not smiled
for years. tie kissed his sister tendeIly, as he
answered. "Ah, Nora, mauournsen, its your
self that was always too good to me. Gods
blessing be wild you, acoushla machree. 1t will
go hard wild me, but will make some return
for such goodness"
"And sure its no goodness at ALL" replied
Nara UIs IL ,nuroalf uonlI ha oil Ian vi N fr
me alone, and in the great trouble' Hut,
tut, Jimmy, avick. Sure it's nothing at all
Any body would do it. You're as dacent and
clever a lad as liver you wac. Sing that to
your heart, mauourneen. lt's Nora will stand
by you, all the world over"
With smile that she meant should be a
brave one, but with eyes streaming with tears,
she babe her beloved brother farewell. He
embraced her with vehement tenderness, and,
with deep sigh, returned to his silent labor
But the weight was taken off his heart, and
his step was Lighter; for
Slopes sunshine fingered on his prison wall,
And Lore looked IN upon his solitude"
Nora remained with the kind-hearted chap
lain, ever watching the gloomy walls Of Sing
Sing. When her brothers. term expired, she
was at the prison door to welcome him and
lead him forth into the blessed sunshine and the
free air. Rev. John Lucky, the chaplain,
whose name will live in the grateful recollec-
ton of many a poor prisoner, received them
into his house, cheered and strengthened their
hearts by kind words and judicious counsel, and
sent them to the office of the Prison Association,
No. Is Pine street, New York AS James
brought certificates of good conduct while in
prison, the Association lent him tools, to be
paid for if he should ever be able to do So and
recommended hun to worthy mechanic. At
this place he would have remained, had not
his employer needed journeyman thoroughly
versed in his trade. 1t is the policy at Sing
Sing not to allow the prisoners TO learn all the
branches of any business, lest they should come
into competition with mechanics out ofthe prl-
son. What James had been accustomed to do
he did with great industry and experiences; but
he could not do all the mechanic required, and
was therefore kindly and honorably dismissed
Had he been dishonest, he might have gone
off with the tools; but he came to the Office OF
the Association to ask whether they were will
ling he should keep them till he could obtain
work elswherc, and earn enough to pay for
them. They, of course, consented very cor
daily, and told him to remember that, SO long
as he behaved well, they would always be
friends in need. His sister was with him, like
his shadow, and their earnest expressions of
gratitude were truly affecting.
They are doing well, and doubtless will do
we'll. May the blessing of our Father be with
them. They are two of the kindest hearts and
most transparent souls, among that reverent,
loving, con6dng, but mpulsve people, who,
above all others, deserve to be called the little
children of the nation,
Dear.
FOURTH OF July IN New YoRy The au-
thorties of the city of New York are making