The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1845-04-26
Number Io1


Iyel.' lie look care to place them away
from the coniagion Of there most hardened
ia vice, and from time 10 time. he praised
their good conduct, end spoke to Them en-
|coursgingly Of The future. After while.
ne proposed TO the board OF inspectors 10
recommend them 10 the Governor for par.
don. He met with some opposition but
finally his arguments prevailed. and he
and another gentleman were appointed 10
wait on the Governor, His request was
granted after considerable hesitation, and
tha. only on condition ,ha, worthy men
could be found who would take them as
apprentices. Friend Hopper took the
responsibility and succeeded in binding one
Of them TO a respectable tuinei and the 9th
erlo q carpenter. Afer giving them much
good advice, he told them TO come TO him
whenever they were in difficulty, and TO
consider him father. For long time
they were in the habit Of spending their
leisure evenings with him, and were pleased
10 come in and listen to reading Of insluc-
tive books.
These brothers became respectable and
thriving mechanics, married worthy wos
men; and brought up their families in the
paths of sobriety and usefulness. la The
days Of their prosperity Friend Hopper in
troduced them 10 the Governor, as The lads
he had been so much afraid to pardon The
magistrate took them by the hand most
cordially, and thanked them for the great
public good they had done by their excel
len; example.
i Patrick M'Neeper, poor Irishman in
Philadelphia, was sentenced 10 be hung
or burglary. For some reason or other
he was reprieved at The foot Of The gallows
/. and his sentence was changed 10 ten yea,s
Imprisonment. He was man OF few
words, and hope seemed almost dead with.
ID him. but when Friend Hopper, who
became inspector during the later part of
his term talked 10 him in faherly man,
his was evidently touched by the voice
Ipf kindness. After his release, he
returned to his trade and conducted in
very sober and exemplary manner. Friend
Hopper often spoke TO him words OF friend
y cheer, and things wero going on very
satisfactorily, when robbery was com.
nired in the neighborhood, and Patrick
was Immediately arrested. His friend
went to the Mayor,and inquired what proof
there was that he committed the robbery
No proof; bu! he is and old convict, and
hat is enough 10 convict him. was the
answcr.
May, il is not enough, replied Friend
Hopper. He has suffered severely for the
'rIme no did commit,& since he has shown
The most sincere desire TO reform, i, never
ought to mentioned sgains, him, think
know his state Of mind, and will take the
responsibility OF maintane tina, he is not
guilty. But TO all his urgent solicitations.
he received The answer, he is all old con.
vicl; and that is enoughl
The poor fellow hung his head, and said
in tones of despair. Well, then must
make up my mind to spend The remainder
II my days in prison.
Thou wer, no, concerned in this rob.
Dery, vert thou!' said Isaac, looking con.
slanuy in his face.
Indeed was not. God be my witness, I
want 10 lead an honost life, and bo al peace
with all men. But whist good will that
dol They will all say, lie is an old con
oict and that is enough
Friend Hopper told him that he would
stand by him. He did so, and offered TO be
bail for his appearance. The gratitude of
the poor fellow was overwhelming He
Sobbsd like child. His innocence was az
Ierwsrds proved. and to the day Of his
death, he continued viruous and useful
citizen What would have been his fate, if
no friend had appeared for him! feyory
human heart had refused lp uust him!
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