The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1875-09-22


brother has not denied that he has writ
ten to General Washington, but he says
there was nothing treasOnable In ms
correspondence with the Commander-in-
Chief of the Continentals, or, as sup
pose you would cali it, the ragged rebel
army"
"No, Miss Howard, far from 1t, I as
sure. I have witnessed their bravery
too often, thinly clad as they were, on 9
December day in TIT, to say enc WORD
against them in that respect. NOW tell
me your own desiresp.
II wish your Exceliency to give me
an order TO visit my brother in his
prison. have been refused admission
by Cunningham, without the written
permission of the Governor OF New
York."
s'The cruel Keeper whohas 80 long dis
graced the position OF Provost Marshal
to our army. H. shall soon know his
proper place,n This was uttered to
himself. "My dear miss, will give you
the order myself; you shall see your
brother this very night, but can not
promise any hope OF pardon, II he Is
found guilty by the court martial that
assemblies tomorrow for. his trial, ana
that Of other prisoners"
"Thanks, thanks, to your Excellency
for this favor" answered Jeanette, ior
she had in her own mind conceived tne
idea OF arranging for her brothers es'
cape by the very door Of admission.
This was soon made out, and the Gov
ernor said, on handing it to her: M st.
''1f found guilty, Miss Howard, can
not pardon your brother" He gave his
hand and said falteringly: Farewell"
Her hand shook with emotion when
they parted. At the door she WAS met
by the kind-hearted sergeant.
"Wel, MISS, have you succeeded In
your errand with the GOvernorW
"Thanks to you, have. The soldiers
on duty before you came refused me per-
mission to see Governor Carleton. You
afterward, on hearing my story, took my
part. May God bless you for it,"
The sergeant raised her hand to his
lips, and kissed it, saying, 81 have a
and l could not but think particularly Of
her when saw you. May your brother
be preserved from death, though much
fear he is in danger"
And thus the good-hearted sergeant
and jeanette parted. Both had
heavy hearts on the occasion.
She had that night an interview with
her brother. 1t was long and interest
| ing, yet one of tears. The sentinel on
duty had agreed for a few pieces OF gold
| to let her brother pass out. 1t 80 hap
pened that Cunningham. who was in a
neighboring cell, overheard the conver-
sation.
Another sentinel was placed on duty,
and Robert Howard, in attempting to es.
cape, was at 0nce arrested. The next
day his trial came on before the court
martial. He was convicted, and ordered
| iv nth FOL a in n
at daylight.
On! how painful was it to his sister
when the sentence was told her. In vain
did she seek the residence of Sir Guy
Carleton-he was not to be seen. He
had heard of the conviction OF the pris
oner, and rather than interfere with the
sentence, he gave orders to admit ne
one. ...
The ensuing morning about O'Clock
the one on which Robert Howard was tC
be hung, the Governor was aroused from
his sleep by loud knock. His valet
entered with note which was handed
him. 1t read thus:
| YOUR ExCELLENCY-The man Rober
Howard, convicted of treason by cour
martial, is not really guilty, as l car
convince your Excellency. He is to bt
hung in about an hour. Your attention
~
/ THOs. GRANT, Orderly of the 55th.
rrhe Governor rose at once, put on hi,
clothes, and called in Grant. The resul
was that he directed reprieye for ~
hour, and ordered the court-inartial t,
meet him Immediately. 1T was not lonI
b9fore the court assembled in the pres
ence of the Governor.
''Gentlemen," he said to them, ssyo,
have found Robert Howard guilty Q
treason toward his Majesty, King George
Let me know why. Captain N ugent, yo
have the principal evidence, am told
Pale with rage, yet lost to control, th
Captain landed Sir Guy a letter whic
was proved to be in the handwriting Q
the prisoner. d. M ]. s,.l
i GOOD GENERAL WASHINGTON: Ma
! the world bless you. l have reason t
know that peace will soon be declareG
| God grant 1T. have word to sa
about S.r Guy Carleton. Had he bee
in command of the Royal army at th
commencement of the war, he is SO kin
and humane, think we should hav
! settled al difficulties without trouble
, Again say, God bless you.
Your EXcelleney's servant,
ROBERT HOWARD.
Sir Guy. after reading the letter, sait
"Come FORTH"
A door was opened, and Howard wit
: his sister entered. The Governor raise
}. his hands to his eyes, tor a tear was d,
, scending..
"Howard, You are pardoned, you ar
free to 60 where you please. am gla
to hear that Guy Carleton is sremembere
+ with any favor by an American"
, The brother and sister rushed into eac
: others arms.
, Honor to the memory OF Guy Carleton
r the last Royal Governor of New York.
RI Little Things.
T Little words are the sweetest to heal
, little charities fly furthest, aud sta