The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1845-02-06

time 10 time, no praised their good conduct
and spoke 10 them encouraglngIy OF the
future. Alter a while, he proposed to
the Board of Inspectors TO recommend them
10 the Governor for pardon. He met
with some opposition, but his arguments
finally prevailed, and he aud another gen
tleman were appointed to wait upon the
Governor. His request was granted, al
ter considerable hesitation aud only on
condition tina, worthy men could be found
whu would take them as apprentices
Friend Hopper took the responsibility
and succeeded in binding one OF them 10
respectable turner, and The other to car
penter. Alter giving them much good ad
vice, he told them 10 come 10 HIN wheu-
ever they were in d fficully, and TO con-
slider him a father. For long time they
were in the habit of spending all their
leisure evenings with him, and were well
pleased 10 come in and listen to the read>
ing of instructive books. These brothers
became respectable and thriving mechan-
les, married worthy women, and brought
up their families in the paths OF sobrleiy
and usefulness. In the days other pros
perity, Friend Hopper introduced them
TO the Governor, as the lads he had been
so much afraid 10 pardon. The magis-
trate took them by the hand most cordially,
and thanked them for the great public
good they had done by their excellent ex>
ample.
Patrick McKever, poor lrishman in
Philadelphia, was many years ago SEN
fenced to be hung for burglary. For some
reason or olher, he was reprleved al the
foot of the gaIlows, and his sentence was
changed 10 ten years imprisonment He
was man of few words, and hope seemed
almost dead within him but when Friend
Hopper, who became inspector during
the latter part of his term, talking TO him
in tatherly manner, his heart was evil
dent y touched by the voice OF kindness.
After his release, he returned 10 his trade,
and conducted In a very sober, exemplary
manner. Friend Hopper often spoke TO
him words of friendly cheer, and things
were going On very satisfactorily. when
robbery was committed in the neighbour
hood. and Patrick was Immediately ar
rested. His friends went to the Mayor,
and inquired what proof there was that he
commtled the robbery. mo proof but
he is an old convict, and that is enough
10 condemn him. was the answer.
Nay II is not enough replied Friend
Hopper. He hath suffered severe y for
the crime he die commit, and since he
has shown the most sincere desire to re-
form, it never ought to be mentioned
a cal 81 him. think know his state OF
mind, aud | will take the responsibility |
of MAINTAINING that he is not guilty, But
to all his urgent representations, he recelv
ed the answer He is an old convict, and
that is enough
The poor fellow hung his head. and
said, in tones Of despair Well, then,
must make up my mind to spend the re-
mainder of my days IN prison.
Thou vert not concerned IN this rob-
berry, vert lhou?' said Isaac, looking con-
stantly in his face.
'InJtei was not. God be my wit
uess, want TO lead an honest life, md bt
at peace with all men. But what good |
will That 10? They will all say: he Is
an old convict, and that is enough
Friend Hopper told him he would stand
by Inn. H. did SO; and offered 10 be
bail for his appearance. The gratitude
o. The poor fellow was overwhelming.-
He sobbed like child. His innocence
was afterwards proved, and to The day Of
his death. he conllnued a vlrtuous nnd USE
tul cn,zen. VIVA! would have been his
fate if 40 friend had appeared for hlm g.
If every human heart had refused TO trust
hlm2
must close in haste leaving much
mole that l have TO say on the subjecl, for
another letter. Bos. Cour.