Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1858-11-19

tho warden behind him echoed through the
gloom! 1t was in truth, great tomb
through which they movcd--a tomb in
which were confined living hearts, whose
throbs could almost be heard in the awful
stiffness. On, they went;s now through
that dark pnssage-way. Everything spoke
Of crime, Of fi0rco passions suLducd and
held in control-ovsrything, from the grim
face Of the fcrocious watch dog to the SEN
tincls armed.
Then they turned and went up tho stairs
the jailor holding the scared bird close TO
his 81 le with tender clasp the warden fol-
lowing. Another tramp and they came to
stand still. The jailor raped at cell
door, Slowly the figure of man with
harsh, hair-covered face appeared.
"Here's your little girl como to SEQ you"
said the jailor.
"Littlo girl. you're gsecn, said the man,
in grum accents; "rve got no little girl, or
you wouldn't catch me here"
"Fathcrl' said tho childish voice. 1t
sounded so sweet in that terrible prison -
But, rs tho scowling face came closer TO
tho bars, the child hid her face quickly in
tho jailor's arms, half sobbing. 1t was not
: him. f'o7
"We'll try the next one. Ho walked
farther on, and spoke more pleasantly.-
"Well Bondy, here is little Katy; don't you
want to sec berG"
"Little Katy" There was a long pause.
~ had Katy once-not little Katy
broke her hoart-God pity mcl Go on ;
it can't be for me-"
Il Again the sweet voice rang out, "Fath-
err Tho prisoner came up close to the
bars; a youthful face framed with wa
Wy hair--a face in which the blue eyes
, looked innocent--a face that it seemed q
sin to couple with foul decd, looked out.
1t was the child's earnest, pleading, fearful
eyes. A dark expression rolled like wave
across his brow; groan camo up from hi.
: bosom, and with low moan he staggered
against his bed crying: "Take her away
. can't stand the sight of anything pure like
that!"
! Katy had hidden her face second timo,
as she fcebly cried, at isn't himw
. So they kept on to tho third cell.
"Jim, here's your little girl--littlc Katy
your daughter wants TO see YOU"
A stupid "what r. came from the bed
} Theman had probably just awakened.
, "Your littlo daughter"
There was tho sound of rattling iron:
3 that made the poor child shver. Dimly
a appeared tho face and outlines of we'll
y made man-tho countenenco handsome bu
9 evil. He seemed not to comprehend; bu
as his chains would permit him, he CANT
forward and looked out at the anxious face
l below. 1t was almost too much for tn,
C child. With loud, convulsive cry, she ex
claimed, "Fatherw and fell nearly scnsclcs
d against the jailor.
g "KatyT exclaimed the man, and there
# was nervous twitching about the mouth
SWAT in heavens name brought you here 7
!, Tho jailor was calling tho child to con
If scentiousnoss.
n "Shall we let her in the cell :" asked tn,
o warden.
Il Jim was dashing his hand across bis face
A smothored eyes" issued from his lips
c They opened the pondcrous door and pu
1t tho child within. Her arms werc out
}. stretched-his were wide open, and thel
!; came together with a clanking sound; to
c gether about tho form Of the poor child
"Oh, father"
"Oh, Katy, Katy"
,r Then there was quiet crying. By an
v, by, tho man lifted the little head who's
L. glossy curls were falling on his shoulders
o and oh! what sharp rattle Of the chain
v smota on her ear Aftor moment Of il
1t resolution, he kissed her, and then hi
< head fell under her earnest, loving look.
s. "Katy, what made you comol"
ar "Wanted to SEQ you, father" and tn
1t head rested on his shoulder again.
"How did you come, Katyi Neve
mind the noise; they are locking up; they
}; DO here again to let you out. How did 70
come. Katy;'
7, "Walkod here"
10 "From New York, childr
ayes, father"
,e There was no sound save that Of th
10 chains, as he strained her to his bosom.
d "And how did you leave-her-Katy-
d your mothera"
The question was fcarfdlly asked, b,
n, not responded to. He gazed eagerly j
a. the chid's face; her lip was quivering.
"Katy, tell me quickp
"She died, fatherw
u A groan-a terrible groan, followed
The ccnvict's head fell in the lap of bis chill,
10 and he wept with cries. The chill d endea
orcd to comfort him.
At "Oh, God this is hard. She always 70
gave me-"
"She told mo to pray for you, too, an
st bade me ask you il you would bo good whs
Mt you came out, and meet her in Heaven"
st '1n Heavenl In Heaven groaned Il
man, again giving way to his agony.
10 Tho child was angsl-guidsd. Her so
touch was better for his souls good tha
IN his stripes and chains. He had been har
cncd her love had melted down the ad
nant-had found the locked-up good
= his nature, and she had sent her swe
smiles through its prison door, Long
)" sat there, his head in the lap of his beaut
full, quiet child. None dared to distu
IN him. Jailor and warden walked to and fl
IS "Father when you come out I'll take ca
Of youp'
~ He lifted his head; his eyes, rcd vii
weeping, were fastened on her face.
in another said / might"
or Goods blessing on you, my angel chill,
e. You NAV save your miserable fatharD