Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-01-03
NJ | S C Il l. l. A N Y.
FROM noLDES's DOLLAR MAGAZINE.
AN INCIDENT In TIE TRIAL OF AN
XRISA PATRIOT.
BY PHIL ERENGL.E.

"A VERY original affair! !" said /, laying down
the Tribune of that day.
"Whal is that ?" asked my companion
81 refer 10 that scene in the trial of Smith o.
Bren, when Dobbyn, the Irish Detective is proved
peIjurer by the unexpected testimony of Mr.. D'
Alton. All the circumstances connected with the
atfair-,he visit Of Dalton at the Freeman Office
the hasty and successful measures instantly taken
to bring him into court; the crushing power of
D'AltUnS testimony, and the complete unmaskinu
OF Dobbyn-wou'd seem to make The whole
interference by Providence, if all these things had
not unaccountaby failed in the great result.
| The gentleman, 10 whom said this, was grey
headed refugee from Ireland since the great rebel
lion in "Ninety Eight" He paused few mo-
ments and then replied in voice, trembling with
age and strong feeling:
81 dare not trust myself to speak Of the trial of
O'Brien, for II reminds me of the days of Fiizger-
| aid and Emmett. But there is one incident of those
times, which can mention with more calmness-
| Your remark suggested it. | will tell you of pro-
vidental interference, this time successful in tri.
al of somewhat similar character. The actors were
obscure and are now tugoten by all except the few
who then stood IN the court room, and saw the he
roism Of poor servant GIRL TampIing upon her own
love for the sake Of truth and justice in the cause
of Ireland They never can forget it, All that
did not at that time understand The affair, af-
forwards learned by inquiry of o,hers-so strong
was the interest that humble heroine made within
me-"
Late on Hallowmas Eve, young man and girl
were sitting together in the servants room of an
Irish country seat. The latter was fair and bux-
ON lass, known far and near as pretty Mary Don
ovan." She had an honest face too, where the
very heart seemed looking forth, and one for whose
real nobility man might pledge his life. At the
moment, it clouded with anxiety and lmid
love.
| Very near her, sat young man with one of those
false, handsome faces, that we occasionally meet
and always look upon second time. His glossy
hair was elaboraiely curled and his eve hard and
bright like jet, was marked with insincerity. His
whole appearance was, as have just said, hand
some and false. Had the young girl whom he was
SO earnestly addressing, been physicgnomisi, she
! would never have listened 20 his words and as il
was, her whole manner was wavering, distrusiful
yet tender.
''Phelim. you know that love You, and OH tina
could trust ye too. If ! could shut my eyes while
ye talk To me, I'D wait no longer but give We the
| word at once, but whenever | look in yOur eve
you seem TO be talking only with your lips, and Sc
! turn away from the face should love TO look up
, on"
al understand ye, Mary Donovan" said Phelim
bitterly, "and because the face | was born wit!
don't suit ye, you think am trying to cheat. 1T.
no use TO fool around ye any longer. Pl go to the
mountains and join the fighting Boys Tomorrow"
! ''Not because sent We thereof exclaimed Ma
~ hastily. Dear Phem, forgive me, and III
never veX ye again"
"a glow, moi of shame, passed over his face, al
he the effect OF his words in this the first sior
Of triumph, and he persevered 50 clevcry that in
few minutes they were beiFothed, and he had woi
the first ripe kiss from her dainty lips. Then fol
lowed the interchange Of love tokens, usual anon,
the Irish peasanry. They could only excbang
locks Of hair, for they had nothing else to give.
"Wnte on the paper around it the dale Of tn
blessed night, Phellm, and it will be twice as pre
cious to me-"
So he did, and Mary placed it carefully next t
her heart.
They then began TO talk Of more serious matters
Both were poor, but hopeful, and ready 10 wait e,
some sudden iurn of good fortune, which they fond
y dreamed might come at any time. This discus
sion Of ways, means, and all mpractic1ble project
carried them far into the night so far indeed, tina
! Pholim, lover though he really was, yawne
sleepily as he took his candle, saying,
Good night, Mary dear, and don't forget Hal
loWmas Eve"
"Ah. Phelim," she replied, "I'l remember
long enough for us both"
I So she did.
The next day brought tidings to the inmates of
Hall, that large body Of peasants had risen du
ring the past night, and committed excuses, To
common in those times Of apprehension and resis
ance. Nor did they end with that nights worl
What is known in history as the Rebellion
Ninety Eight" speedily broke ont, and for month
kept the land in most fearful agitation. At las
the rebellion was crushed, and then commenced tn
trials Of those leaders who had been captured. A
crowded ~ the court TO gee their fret incn b;ourl