Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-05-25

a DIsREPuTABLR LOVE ToE THE AoEBlD.-we
noticed some days ago, letter from quasi
philosopher that they have in Jail up in Roches-
ter, New York. He is there for the murder Of
his brother-in-law. and is also the hero Of an
incest From some cause, or causes, unknown
to people at this distance, he is the lion of the
jail of Rochester, and is waited upon by the
distingue of the town, just as if he was n "Rear
Admiral fresh from the hnrem Of the Sublime
Porte. Especially, has he enlisted the sympa-
tbies and visits of the females. He has ''recep-
TONS" a Ia White House, and the turn key acts
as sort of Marshal Hoover 10 him, in bowling
in and out the visitors. The Developments
were of the ilthiest possible nature at the trial
but it has turned out that just in that ratio
has he been canonIzed in the hearts Of the fe-
male Rochester public.
This hero's name is Ira Stout, and he spends
his time in Jail IN writing letters, (when he isn't
conversing,) and greatly affects the philosopher.
He has an indea that he can impress the public
that if he had had only half a chance he would
have been both saint and philosopher. So de-
lighted are the Rochester people with his eo.s
esrsaziones and his letters, that they have
strong movement on foot for his reprieve.
In the last Rochester Democrat we find one of
his letters to some friend, from which we ex-
tract the following:
There is strange fatality which has attend
ed me, even from childhood When think Of
nv present situation, and what it might have
been, the reflection is bitter-bitter and wither-
ing Who is responsible for my life: Who
shall answer for my deathI Had | been in my
youth directed in the path of rectitude and hon
ar t-hn will aft tO that | miUht not
have been this minute legisating in the halls Of
n State-house, or engaged in a pUrer and hOlier
cause of religion; instead Of dying by inches;
condemned in cell. But have reproach-
es to make. "Gnd forbid" l should be guilty
Of making any hitter filings at those whom | am
bound to regard with the purest reverence and
affection.
have often bowed before tie unsullied great
ness and goodness of your character, and
have at times, been strongly impressed with
the idea that perhaps might some day, be as
much beloved and respected as you. But the
result of this terrible charge has blighted my
earthly hopes and ambition, and left me little
else, except that cool, independent spirit, which
still burns as brightly as the morning star Of
God. | still possess my almost fanntical attach
ment to books, and to everything lofty and
beautiful; and sometimes when examine my
h.art and character, consider it singular, that
after passing through those vicious associations,
there should be so much goodness and princi.
pie left. If "this is the last of earth, !" (and
sincerely hope not,) deeply regret that have
not accomplished moe good and less evil; aud
also regret that failed to retain my liberty
long enough to develop those powers Of useful
ness and greatness which am certain pos.
seSS.
From my heart thank you for the interest
and sympathy you have shown for me, and with
much Difference request that you will write to
me again
With the highest regard and esteem.
| am, sincerely yours,