The North-Carolina standard., 1847-05-19
IreIand's Acknowledgment.

Il mar R0t De dUenQeQ 10
Ireland's Acknowledgements. 8'2<i
The last arrival from England, says The New
York Evening Post, has Brought us The subjoih-
ed enthusiastic acknowledgment of the charities
Of America written Just before the departure Of
the Cambria, and transmitted 10 US In the manu-
script of the accomplished author: -
THE IRISH FAMINE. -.
Written on hearing of the exertions making in the
United Safes for the alleViatiop of the famine in
Ireland, | 4sfi la-ts. "
5 BY mR. ALAR1c 4. WATTS. a -
cloud hung o'er green lnnisfail--gen of the sill
Oh who that saw that fearful sight, might dare to
look again. ts-sf %. 49,. -.. .,.EE
The earth with fruitful verdure clad, man held bis
head on high,
tBat nan even in his best estate is less than vani-
Abroad he look o'er east and west, a. though de-
fying fate; 1 50 5 t-as 2a..3Ef'
curse went forth across the land and it was des-
oate. ts-Hf1 - s..s
"Hope against hope" awhile prevailed, we said,
'tis early dawn, .tt.rr. f,..--..-.
The day will show bright promise yet the cloud
will be withdrawn.
Men spoke in whispers. each one feared to meet
As IRON seemed the sterile earth, as brass the sui
len sky. aH rcb..a' -
Oh who shall say the scourge of earth doth not
bear fruit for heaven. - a. liz
Slowly arose the unwilling call, broke forth the
smothered cry -.-sE s .-.-.r gaE
SO! Famine cometh oaer the Iand-send succor,
or we die -- ,.,-r ~
The hand that smites our fertile fields, has passed
OF your abundance let US share, and heaven will
bless your store" .1.i.-- ~ -
The bond of brotherhood prevailed, forgotten was
strife, rsr-. i-H 5-'
And freely was our gold poured forth TO buy the
staff of life -
little while. lit,le whileI and louder did they
say -f ... 4, --..s ... - IN.
"Guant famine is within our gates, oh send US
help to-day"
Then children's eyes were dim with tears and
woman's cheek grew pale; ~ s.5
Men who had braved the battles brunt now trem-
bled at the tale. q
We did not dare to turn aside, although in fear we
read, ker-- II
And grain bv grain. was gold implored to buy the
furnished bread.
Yet still went forth the strong appeal still louder
waxed the cry,
Brave Sel-Denial started up true fount of charity.
First Taste her idols sacrificed, the sness joys Of
mind, a.i -.
Treasures that science priceless holds, were will
lingly resigned, .s=.s f:.sf. - ..a .-
Lightly Privation's self was borne that we might
have TO spare -... .a-.- ...-
Rich boards with Iavished plenty crowned sank
down to hermit fare; @et sIa.
Beauty her baubles aside: as~if in holy strife,
Childhood its play things l0ouid forego andeyouth
The prince of life. 80. -..s -a.. s--. =
All hearts we opened, and each hand responded to
the call !; ...-.. . - -. - .-
Weak PenurY her mite cas-, in--the richest gift of
The standard-bearers of the Church, amid sever
est woe -..4 ..- -s4. .r.. ~
'As Israel, wrestled with their God, and said,
Thou shalt not go. sa.: -. ..s s. a5 s..s ..
As ONE MAN bowed the nation down, while myriad
voices prayed---.. -..,-.s.r Sc ,..~
"Stand THOU between the quick and dead. and let
the plague be stayed" ....-.-r p. .sa.
YB never heard that fearful waiI--YB never saw
the sight "s@
That almost might put out the sun, and turn the
day 10 night. -. go" -1@
No pleading glance to you was raised YE heard no
The voice that rpused your heart Of hearts was in
born sympathy; I..s...
Tor visi.ant, like his of old, that seemed to
say, 7S ,-.- t s
"Come over now to Macedon and give US help to-
day - '-1ass a-J.-' .s'...- f. 80 17+f'it
Broad ocean rolls between our homes, yet spirits
are akin s-a ..- - t'@' .-'-' '- --~s ,
Wide waters cannot quench the love the Christian
heart Within 4t.a- --@'. --@ '-"
Our prayer was to- the Lord Of Hosts--to him our
hearts were spread; -
The prayer was heard and by your hands He
sends the daily bread. So =" - '.t-
Prayer, that pierce the highest heaven, can
reach beyond the sea-. 1I. st=-.l @fs- IL =
Hearts that may never know your names, send
heartfelt thanks by me. b. zst i gtaaa:sl+
The blessing of the Yoiceless thought that dies up
on the tongue; = .5IgJ ~ :. 10 /, '"S f.L-
blessing on your matrons fair, and on your
maldens young; = .--sa2.e1N ..@fi - fai -
blessing be above your path-7a blessing round
your bed k5a..s9 = so@9jl
blessing on the STRIPPING brave, and on theshoa-
blessing such as Christ bestowed, upon your
m = --aF =
blessing /" 'ere the sun goes down. upon you,
one and ALL y7ie-s. go 3sggo at3 ftH
blessing on your fruitful fedsa and on your gar
Rich blessings rest upon you, friends, now and
iof eVermere. iss - -,e3i3 .. Z - f'15s
II Berners street, London, April 3d. 1s47.s.. i
'And the angel said let for the day break eth;
and Israel said, Twill not let thee go except thou bless
me- Genesis, chap. xxi. -
nt''And vision appeared unto Paul in the night.
There stood man of Macedonia and prayed him. say
ERRZ Z-LI ~ L I.1sS- u. III