Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-06
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A Noble specimen Of am Irish Woman.-It

A Noble Specimen OF an Irish Woman.-u
is well known that millions upon millions of dol
lars have been sent from this country TO old Erin,
by many Of her sons and daughters in this country
10 defray the expenses attending the immigration
Of their relatives 10 this land of liberty and plenty
and that this work Of love still continues, not with
abated but accumulated vgor.
We have knowledge Of an active, intelligent,
industrious Irish woman--free from the encam-
byanee of a husband, who has exhibited devo-
ton 10 the welfare Of her kindred seldom eqnalled,
and not, we presume, surpassed
Eight or ten years ago, she came with her
father 10 our hospltabe shores, stranger; but
had scarcely SET foot on the soil of New York,
than she was engaged, without solicitation on her
part as a servant With economy she saved a
portion Of her scanty earnings, and from time 10
time, sent money TO comfort the . old as well as
the young " folks at home"
The object Of her heart was 10 be again united
with her nearest relatives, and this encouraged
her 10 exert her energies with that view she
paid the passage Of first one Of them, and then
that of another, until her i've six brothers and
sisters were safely landed in america. Latterly,
the dear cid mother" joined her children in this
city the husband having died several years ago
Of cholera, in New Jersey. The entire amount OF
money contributed by the energetic Irish woman
OF whom wa have been speaking, for transporta-
ton purposes, is over FIVE hundred and fifty dol
lars.
But her labors for the benefit of her kindred are
not yet ended. A younger brother she sends to
school, paying tue tuition fees and buying his
books; the boy defraysthe expenses of his board
by 6ddling one night in the week for select
company Of his country people, who regard the
dance as ofihe indispensables Of life, Judging
from the fact that they thus divert themselves,
both in summer and winter, in a genteel way. A
sitter, too, is undergoing course of education ];
and the older brothers are at work on their own
account, but, nevertheless, 10 great extent, OBJ
jects of her superintendent and tender solictude
This woman has visited various parts of the
country, as a servant-maid, but was "never afraid
to travel alone; the good Providence always pro-
teciing her." For three or four years she was To-
catsd in this city; but restless further to benefit
"the family she not long since wentto Callior-
MIA, where she is in the receipt thigh wages, and
is " gathering gear" to pay the expenses of their
passage thither. That she will succeed, we have
no doubt, should her health and strength be
| spared. She is indeed fitted for any emergency
connected with domestic duty.
She is nearly altogether self-educaied; writes
good letter, as 10 sentiment, language, and pen
| mauship. Many school miss, or one who has
graduated" might well be envious Of her literary
| requirements.
This woman trustworthy and laudaby amb-
tious, though moving in an humble sphere of life.
exhibits qualities which adorn her sex and add
grace TO her character. May al her fond antici-
palions be realized, and she long live in the love
| Of those to whose welfare her patient and uncom-
planning toll has already SO materially and unos-
tentaiously contributed.
! Honor and shame from no condition rise,
| Act well your part, there THE honor ies."