Tri-weekly journal., 1847-09-23
From the Boston Times.
AN HOIIR IN THE PENITENTIARY.

il the Penitentiary there. We had letters to
the kind hearted Warden, Mr. ScATTERGooD,
Ia most appropriate name, by the way) who
extended to us all the courtesy we could have
desired. We were conducted through the
Prison, and in company with Mr.. s. we enter
ed several of the cells. The Superintendent
learning we We're from Boston, informed US
that prisoner was confined there, for passing
counterfeit money, who hailed from Massachu
sets. He had been there some two or three
years, and we found him very intelligent
man. His cell was exceedingly Clearly, and
upon table in the corner, we discovered sew
eral standard books, bible, &c., which gave
evidence of having been thoroughly read by
the prisoner. He was said to be very indus
trious, and certainly appeared comfortable UNI
der the circumstances. His name was George
-. He remarked that he was very glad
to see any one from Boston, and seriously re-
gretted that he should have been one of the
few Bostonians, comparatively, who had dis
.graced the honored name of the Old Bay State
He was happy, apparently, and as we parted,
possible we might call on him again in a few
weeks. you will be sure, Sir, TO find me at
home said he with smile, as we left the door
of his cell!
AS we entered the reception room once
more, bulky despatch was handed to the War
den by one of his deputies, and upon opening
it, he informed us that it was pardon for one
of the convicts. We enquired if it would en-
croach upon the prison rules under such cir
cumstances, to accompany the Warden to the
cell, while he should read it to the prisoner,
and were kindly informed that we could join
him. We soon reached the cell, where we
found fresh faced young man, of perhaps
twenty-four, who was busly engaged at little
loom, weaving.
Good morrow, john said the Warden,
blandly, as we entered.
Good morning, Sir
Thee keeps busy, JohnY
%, yes Sir, but it's very dull
Does thee tire of work. JohnY
No Sir-but think of home
And thee would like to visit home once
moreY
ooh, Sir--if | could but do SOL
And thee would not return againP
Il would try to deserve better, Sir
Well, John what would thee say, if Ishould
tell thee had pardon for thee7
'oh. Sir, such news would be too good
But thee would like TO hear it?'
Il care not for myself, so much said the
poor prisoner, and tears filled his eyes-'but
: for my wife and child, would be so happy
And thee would shun wicked company,
Johnr
ooh yes, and would labor for my wife and
little one'-
We'll, John, here is thy PARDON continued
the good old man-and he read the document
which freed this unfortunate being, who had
been the dupe of other knaves. We had the
pleasure of seeing him released, after three
years confinement, and of learning that he join
ed his young family, to whom he has since
been faithful guardian.
We passed out TO the ante-room again
where we encountered new conner who had
justreached the prison as we entered He had
been sent up for five years, on charge Of em-
bezzlement
He was elegantly attired in the latest style
OF fashion, and possessed all the non chaIance
and devil me-care appearance of a genteel row.
dy. He twirled his watch chain, looked par
ticularly knowing at couple of ladies' who
CHANGED to be present, and seemed utterly in
different about himself or the predcament he
was placed in The Warden read his commit
ment, and addressed him with
Charles, am sorry to see thee here
1T can't be helped, old fellowp
What is thy age, Charles?
'Twenty-three.'
"A Philadelphian?'
'Well--kinder, and kinder not?
Thee has disgraced myself, sadly
We'll amt troubled old cock
Thee looks not like rogue
Matter of opinionr
Thee was well situated,-
'Yes-well enough
In good employ
'Well-so So
And thee has parents?'
Yes
Perhaps thee has q 1nofher Charles The