The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-04-29

THE DISCHARGED CONVICT Could've re-
ceived yesterday, from the agent of the Com
mittee on Discharged Conv,cts of the Prison
Association, the following reply to the appeal
made by Robert Gould, the discharged convict,
who was refused assistance by that philanthropic
association
mo 2sth ls4s
In reply to Robert Gould in the Herald of this NOR
nDg We would just that ind it necessary to
otherwise We should often be greatly i'm posed upon.
Gould discharged from Sing Sing the l5ta inst and
led upon the 26h inst and again on the 27th On
botn these occasions he under the influence liquor
could not discover any evidence that there
ground to hope for reformation. He asked for money
to ensble him to 60 to Matches and bill for his board
produced for weeks before he called upon
We fully satisfied that he not entitled to
to xtend assistance sill discharged couvics indisc
nnatey but to those only whom believe earnest
in their determination to reform
Agent of the Committee on Discharged Convicts,
Prison Association.
This seems to be reasonable enough, with one
exception. How does Mr.. Isaac T. Hopper know
that the poor convict was under the influence Of
liquor! We have seen many persons laborng
under the influence of msfortune-the visible
effects of which many would impute to liquor
and strong drink. We rather think, then, on this
point that Hr Hopper's reasons are insult cient.
However, as Gould's application to the benevo-
leat prison association has been refused, we by
all means recommend him to apply to the gene
rous feelings of Alderman McElrath. He is AL.
derman of the Third ward, and has been, during
his term of Office, according to the appearance of
the advertising columns of the Tribune, receiv-
ing immense sums from the strong chest of the
Corporation, not in strict accordance with law
1t is probable that Gould, as he has been incar-
cerated in Sing Sing, served out term there fol
stealing, or taking the property of others contra
ny 10 law, in another sense of the term 1t would
seem but fair, therefore, that Alderman Nell
rath should divide the gains which he made out
OF the corporation-with the unfortunate dis
charged convict from Sing Sing. To get public
moneys contrary tol law, or appropriate private
moneys belonging to another, do not seem very
hostile to each other in principle There ought
to be some determination between such princi-
pies and parties. We advise Mr. Gould, there.
fore, to apply to Alderman McElrath and there
is no doubt he will receive prompt assistance in
these days of liberty, equality and fraternity.
FATHER MATTHEW COMING OvKR.-We have
received authoritative intelligence of the inten-
ton of Father Matthew to come over to this
country during the approaching fall, for the pur.
pose of being seen and of seeing his friends in
the United States, and of giving few bits o.
eloquence in favor of Croton water, and Other
delicious water drinking. The following note
TO a well-known and much respected apostle o.
temperance in this city, will speak for itself
Coax, 2sth March, ls4s.
nv DEAR Mr.. DELAvAN-I am much gratined to re
ceive your esteemed letter and have been long In
dugns tho fond hope Of enjoying personal interview
with you and my beloved friends the young men Of tn
city and State OF New York, in whose welfare you
deeply interested. 1t my fixed intention to hav
sailed for your happy country next month but an
again compelled to postpone my voyage until September
A severe attack Of neglected influenza from which an
only recovering, has induced medical adviser tc
forbid to attempt 90 long journey at the present
IL pains than can express to be disappointed
in my atoms Of seeing my friends In thu
United States but anxisusly hope for this gratih
cation In autumn Please apologize for mo, and pre-
sent my kindest remembrance TO the young men will
whom you connscted, aud believe mo, with higl
respect, my dear sir, yours most devotedly.
THEOBALD MATTHEW.
Charles H. Delavan, ESQ.