Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-08-26

While the check and note lay before
him upon the desk, and ere he had touched
them, MIR. Mason looked earnestly at the
man who had suddenly taken the character
of disnterested, sclf-sacrifcing friend,
and said
"My dear sir, cannot understand this
Are you not laboring under some error -
Oh no. You once did me service that
am now only seeking to repay. 1t is
my first opportunity, and l embrace it ca
gerly."
"Did you service? When"
"Twenty years ago." replied The mar
81 was poor boy, and you were man of
wealth. One hot day | was sent long
distance with heavy basket While toll
ing up hill, with the hot sun upon me,
and almost overcome, with heat and fat-
que, you came along, and not only spoke
TO me kindly, but took my basket and car
ried it to the top of the hill. Ah, sir, you
did not know how deeply that act of kind
ness sunk into my heart, and ] longed for
the opportunity to show you by some act
of kindness how grateful felt. But none
came. Often afterward I met you in the
street, and looked into your face with plea
sure. But you did not remember me. Ever
since have regarded you with different
feelings from those | entertained Tor others
and there has been no time that would
not have put myself out to serve you. Last
night heard of your embarrassments, and
Immediately called upon you.-The rest
you know"
Mr.. Mason was astonished at so strange
a declaration.
ssDo you remember the fact TO which
refer! asked Mr.. Greer.
''It had faded from my external memory
entirely; but your words have brought
back a dim recollection of the fact. But
it was little matter, and not entitled 10
the importance you have given it.
s.To me it was not a little matter, sir"
returned Mr. Greer. 81 was weak boy,
just sinking under burhen that was too
heavy, when you put forth your hand and
carried it for me. / could not forget it..
And now let me return at the first opportu-
nifty, the favor, by carrying your burden
for you, which has become too heavy, un-
til the hill is ascended, and you are able to
bear it onward again in your own strength.
Mr.. Mason was deeply moved. Words
failed him in his efforts to express his true
feelings. The bread cast upon the water
had returned TO him after many days, and
he gathered it with wonder and thankful
ness.
The merchant was saved from ruin. Nor
~, ,t-h,r oh
Greer had received of the lovely daughter
of Mr.. Mason revealed a character beauty
that impressed him deeply, and he embraced
the first opportunity to make her acquain-
tance.-A year aftcrward he led her to the
altar.
A kind act is never lost, even though
done TO child.
IRr1ANp-Bshop Hughes addressed hrse mcet = al
New York. the llh inst, in behalf Of the OF Ire
land The following is the concluding portion Of lii
speech
Now, gentlemen, present myself here not
as Bishop of the Catholic Church lpresen
myself here not as an Iris hman, for | am &
citizen of the United States: and would dG
nothing contrary TO the laws Of the country
which does protect me but whatever thost
laws may be in the abstract, and howeve
Statesmen may define limits, know some
thing which, perhaps, they do not know.
know that there is something in the humal
breast which knows nothing of their codifica
tions- there is a respons We feeling in the hu
man breast which, wherever it sees reluctan
men bowed in slavery, then that sentiment
which never studied national law. is walked
Whatever calls it forth in this manner bring
with it the most earnest and deepest emotions
of the human heart.
My contribution shall be for shield, no
for a sword--but you can contribute for wha
you choose.
Now, gentlemen, ii is not for me to specu
late on the chances. If were to speak m,
own opinion, fear should damp the ardo
with which your hearts are throbbing. lool
upon the die as cast, look upon it tina
many brave and gallant man of Irish birth
and who loves Ireland as yon do, shall bit
the dust before this contest is over. That
my anticipation, But at the same time
dare not-I shall not forestall the issue G
events which mighty Providence holds j
its own hands.
Iknow something of human nature thong
nothing of politics, and know that this na
ton will give out its money as the mothe
aiyes out her milk TO the sucking on he
bosom. do not know what is TO be done
have unbounded confidence in yonr Dre(
tory.
What you have to do is, however constai
persevering action, aud il all the people {
Ireland are swept of the surface of the Ian
commence 10 raise a better generation, an
then we shall see if proud bloatcd Eaglan
will still persevere in keeping her foot on III
neck of her oppressed sister.
What then do we expect of Ireland? A
that expect is that since the British pow
has brought the crisis 10 the door of the Iri:
they shall act worthy, there shall be no COY
ards among them, that they shall fight lii
: men, brave as the lion in the battle and ge