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their bonds. Some, of course, have exhibited no marks of repentance; but that any are reclaimed, calls for fervent gratitude. Not only in England, Scotland, and Ireland, but in different parts of the continent, especially in Russia, Prussia, and Switzerland, a spirit of inquiry and exertion has been aroused by the successful exper iment at Newgate.

This true philanthropist, in the spirit of her benevo lence, has visited Paris, and been gratified to find many ladies there, disposed to adopt her views, and inquire into the condition of the prisoner. Though the pioneer in this enterprise of charity, she speaks of herself as only the organ of others, the instrument of societies or committees ; being in reality a disciple of that dis claiming humility, which, when there is good to be done, worketh mightily, but when praise is awarded, hideth itself.

��The harsh key grated in its ward,

The massy bolts undrew, And watchful men, of aspect stern,

Gave us admittance through, Admittance where so many pine

A blest release to gain, And desperate hands have madly striven

To wrest the bars in vain.

What untold depths of human woe Have rolled their floods along,

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