seemed almost to feel a new affection for these men, and were happy while listening to the statements of one who had been honoured with a personal acquaintance with them. I think "Brown University" is beautifully situated; but with all my partialities, I must confess that for charming prospects, the scite on which this Institution is located, possesses superior advantages. The College buildings stand on a fine rising ground, about a mile eastward of the town, and command a view of one of the loveliest landscapes I have ever beheld. Standing in front of them, you see the rich valley of the Mohawk spread We could hear the sound of the music from the neighbouring hall; and although many who were enjoying themselves in the mazes of the dance, would probably have affected to despise our taste, and pity us as a class of mopish beings, yet I am satisfied that our enjoyments were more pure, exalted, and last-out like a map before you. ing than theirs. I often thought during the evening, that they were the objects of pity, and lamented that immortal beings were so prod-til the distant hills are lost in the igal of time. We had an agreeable ride yesterday morning, from the Springs to Schenectady. The weather was fine, and except when there was something in the face of the country around us to attract our attention, we were occupied in reading, the whole of the way. After we had dined, we went up to the college. President Nott received us very politely, and Dr. Yates, one of the professors, accompanied us through the college buildings. As it will be commencement next week, and Dr. Nott has to deliver an Address before the Phi Beta Kappa Society on the day preceding, I did not allow myself to trespass on his time, although he kindly invited us to take tea with him. The river and the Canal are full in sight, and beyond them the rich intervale rises, as it were, step by step, un verge of the horizon To the right is the ancient city with its old fashioned buildings; here and there a steeple is seen, and still farther off the fine bridge over the river. I should suppose, that few places in this country, enjoy so fine a setting sun as the College Hill at Schenectady. The course of studies in this Institution, is the same with that of the oldest Colleges in New-England; and the officers intend to make the prosecution of it as thorough. Its President has long stood at the head of his profession in this country. The professors are devoted to their several departments, and I have reason to believe, that in no College in our country, are young men more successfully taught to think, or made more accurately or more extensively acquainted with the various branches of a liberal education. Schenectady is remarkably well adapted for the seat of a literary seminary. The great Erie Canal passes directly through it, and thus opens a communication between it One thing perhaps I ought not and the vast regions of the west. to omit. It is that boarding is It is only fifteen miles from the cheaper here than I had any reason Hudson, on which steam boats are to expect. It is afforded to stuplying from New-York to Albany dents at about $1.25 a week. The every day in the week, and thus it rates of tuition and room rent are is easy of access for all the Atlan- low, and for them no charge whattic States. The habits of the citi-ever is made to the indigent. About zens are plain almost to a proverb, one third of the usual number of and present fewer temptations to students, receive their education dissipation, than perhaps any place gratis. This liberality is equally of its size in the state. extended to young men of every APRIL, 1825. 14 persuasion. Indeed, the College is was killed by mere carelessness, in not keeping out of the way when passing under the bridges which are erected over the Canal.—I had almost forgot to mention that our boat is drawn by three horses, and we proceed at the rate of about four miles an hour. It is furnished with a small library, and when we are tired of reading, of sitting in the cabin, or being on deck, we can easily get on shore, and amuse ourselves by walking along the banks of the Canal. I scarcely need remark, that this internal navigation must be a source of immense wealth to the great and flourishing state of New-York. When a junction shall be formed between the waters of the Hudson and Lake Erie, it will afford facilities to the merchants and farmers, and indeed to all the classes of citizens, not only in New-York and the western States, but also to the southern part of the British provinces, beyond any thing that the most ardent imagination could have anticipated. He who first planned, and then assisted by the energies of his active and powerful mind in carrying this mighty project into execution, ought to be revered and honoured as one of the greatest benefactors to his native State. Having satisfied our curiosity by a view of the town, and acquiring what information we could, concerning its past history and future prospects, at 7 o'clock, P. M. we came on board the Canal boat, "Samuel Young," bound for Utica. There are twenty-eight passengers on board. On her last trip, I am told she had not less than eighty passengers. The boat is narrow, but it is fitted up with taste and elegance, and the accommodations are very good. There is a cabin for the ladies, and another for gentlemen, and the arrangements which must govern the conduct of passengers are similar to those which are observed in the steam boats. The greatest inconvenience to which a traveller like myself is subjected, is experienced in the night. The sound of a French horn giving no- Utica, July 24.-We arrived here tice of our approach to other boats, about half past nine o'clock last and to those who have the charge evening. I walked out early this of the locks, and the noise occa- morning, for the purpose of having sioned by the water rushing through a good view of the city. I must the gates, deprived me of sleep. confess I had no expectation of seeI am pleased, however, with this ing so many spacious stores, and elmode of conveyance in the day egant private dwellings. The town time, for although it may be more is handsomely laid out, and there tedious than some others, yet is every indication that the inhabthere are no dangers to apprehend.itants have been enterprising and We have no fears of being upset, successful in trade. It is situated as we might have in a stage; we in a fertile country, and for many have no steam boiler to blow us up; years has been the commercial capand were the boat to sink, we could ital of the western part of the state. not be drowned, as the water in the Although I see no reason why busCanal is only about four feet deep iness should not continue to flourIt may perhaps be proper to state, ish in this place, yet it is more than that some persons have been seri-probable, that Rochester will, from ously bruised, and one individual ||its local advantages, secure to itself a considerable portion of the trade || interests of our denomination. I that has hitherto been so beneficial do not mean to convey any thing to Utica. like censure in my remarks. There may be weighty reasons for sending forth the Register into the world, of which I am not apprized. My observations are altogether of a general nature, and are not intended to have any particular application. As I trust I do not feel indifferent to the religious condition of any part of the United States; my first inquiries were directed to this subject; and I was happy to learn that there are several places of worship where the gospel is preached. I called on my friend, who is the pastor of the Baptist Church, and was favoured with a personal interview of about an hour. There is nothing interesting as to the state of religion among his people; but Mr. W. does not confine his exertions to his own congregation, and I trust the good effects of his labours ate experienced in many destitute places in this region. We have engaged a carriage, in which we shall start in a few moments for Hamilton, where we hope to spend the Sabbath. I have long felt a deep interest in the Theological Seminary at that place, and am now almost impatient for the hour, when I shall have the pleasure of forming a personal acquaintance with the gentlemen to whose immediate direction it is committed. The knowledge which I may obtain of We had much conversation to- its rise and progress, of the present gether on the state of our Foreign || number of students, or of what conMissions, and on the most judicious stitutes the peculiar character of means of exciting and preserving a this Institution, will be communimissionary spirit amongst our peo-cated in my next letter. I am yours, &c. MRS. FRY, THE PHILANTHROPIST. Messrs. Editors, ple. Our sentiments on these subjects exactly coincided; and it was peculiarly gratifying to me, to be assured that in their general views and feelings, there was the most perfect harmony between the ministers in the western part of this State, and I send you a letter from a lady in GlasNew-England. If I am not greatly gow to a friend in Edinburgh, giving an mistaken, union of action in relation account of Mrs. FRY's visit to a prison in to any great object is not more de- the former place. If you think it would sirable, than it is easy of attain-be interesting to your readers, it is at your ment. And I am willing at least service. to continue mistaken, until the experiment is tried and fails. MRS. FRY's manner and voice is Under the auspices of Mr. W. delightful, and her communication and some other good brethren, a free and unembarrassed. She met religious newspaper is published, by appointment, several of the magwhich, I believe, bears the name of istrates, Mrs. Ewing, and a number the "Utica Register." I cordially of ladies at Bridewell. She told approve of their motives and their them with much simplicity, what zeal, but it is much to be regretted had been done at Newgate, and that the talents we have amongst proposed something similar, if it us, are not more combined in the should be found practicable, at Glassupport of a smaller number of pub-gow. She entered into very pleaslications. Were this the case, our periodical works would be more respectable. They would have a more extensive circulation, and would more essentially subserve the best ant conversation with every one. All were delighted when she offered to speak a little to the poor women; but the keeper of Bridewell said he feared it was a danger unraised; but as she spoke, tears began to fall. One very beautiful girl near me, had her eyes swimming in tears, and her lips moved as if following Mrs. Fry. An older woman who had her Bible, we saw pressing upon it involuntarily, as she became more and more engrossed. The hands were now almost all ready to rise at every pause, and these callous and obdurate offenders, were all with one consent bowed before her. In this moment she took the Bible, and read the parables of the lost sheep, and the piece of silver, and the prodigal son. is not in my power to express to you, the effect of her saintly voice, speaking such blessed words. She often paused and looked at the It ous experiment, for that they never but by compulsion, listened to reading, and were generally disposed to laugh and turn all into ridicule. She said she was not without fear of this happening, but she thought it might give pleasure to some, and would serve to show the ladies what she meant. The women, about one hundred, were then assembled in a large room, and when we went in, they seemed astonished, misdoubting and lowering. She took off her little bonnet, and sat down on a low seat, and fronting the women, and looking round with a kind and conciliating manner, but with an eye that met every eye there, she said, "I had better just tell you what we are come about." She said we had to do with a great many poor women sadly wicked; more wicked" poor women" (as she called them) than any now present, and how they with such sweetness, as won all had been recovered from evil. Her their confidence; and she applied language was often biblical, always with a beauty and taste, such as I referring to our Saviour's promises, never before heard, the parts of the and cheering with holy hope, those story. His father saw him, when desolate beings. "Would you like he was yet a great way off, and had to turn from that which is wrong? compassion on him, and ran and Would you like that ladies should fell on his neck and kissed him; visit you, and speak comfort to you, and the son said unto him, Father, and help you to be better? you I have sinned against heaven,” &c. would tell them your griefs, for those that do wrong have many A solemn pause succeeded the reading. She rested the large Bible on the ground; we saw her on her knees before the women; her prayer was soothing and elevating, and her musical voice in the peculiar recitative style,-I felt it like hands were a mother's song to a suffering child. As we read them the rules, asking them always if they approved, they were to hold up their hands if they acceded. At first we saw them down, and many REVIEW. Memoir of Catharine Brown, a Christian Indian of the Cherokee Nation. RUFUS ANDERSON, A. M. Assistant SecBy retary of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions. Boston: S. T. Armstrong, and Crocker and Brewster. New-York: John P. Haven. 1825. 12mo. pp. 180. THIS delightful little narrative is a cheering first fruit of the missions of the American Board, among our western Indians. We love to the sovereign power of the gospel read such things, for they teach us over the human heart; they give us evidence from fact, that it is the Bible, and the Bible alone, which is designed of God, to be the great instrument of renovating the world. We love to read them, for they encourage all the friends of missions to more ardent prayer for the out- Without detaining our readers pouring of the Holy Spirit, and any longer by any introductory rearouse them to more untired activ- marks, we shall proceed to give ity in the work of sending the gos- such extracts from the work, as will pel to the destitute. They intimate || enable them to see how much the to us that the current which has so gospel of Christ has done in a few long been setting against mission-years, and is now doing for our red brethren of the west. We shall first select such extracts as will show what was the moral atmo "CATHARINE BROWN was born about ary effort, must soon turn in its favour. Facts such as this narrative discloses are unanswerable, and it is only necessary that they be uni-sphere in which Catharine Brown versally known, and it must be as lived during her youth; secondly, universally acknowledged, that the the immediate influence upon her missionary and his helpers are not of the doctrines of the gospel; and only the kindest and most self-de-thirdly, their effect upon her subsenying, but also that they are the quent life, and in her sickness and wisest and most successful of any || death. who have ever attempted to make their fellow men happier and better the year 1800. The place of her nativity It is delightful to mark these chan- was a beautiful plain, covered with tall ges in public opinion, and to wit-forest trees, in a part of the country beness patient benevolence at last longing to the Cherokee Indians, which reaping the consideration it has all the chartered limits of the State of Alais now called Wills-Valley, and is within along deserved. It is an addition- bama. It is between the Raccoon and al motive to Christians to persevere southeast of the Tennessee river. David, Lookout mountains, twenty-five miles in every labour of love; in good rethe brother of Catharine, says, that the port and evil report; holding forth name, by which the place is known among the word of life; always abounding his countrymen, is Tsu-sau-ya-sah, or the in the work of the Lord, forasmuch ruins of a great city. But, if such ruins as their labour is not in vain in the ever existed, all traces of them have long Lord. since disappeared. "The Indian name of Catharine's fath We are also happy that the pleas-er, is Yau-nu-gung-yah-ski, which signifies ing task of writing this Memoir, has the drowned by a bear. He is, however, falen into the hands of one so well John Brown. The Cherokee name of her known among the whites by the name of qualified to execute it successfully. mother is Tsa-luh. The whites call her The style is simple and perspicu- Sarah-Neither of Catharine's parents ons; and though many parts of the understand the English language. They work are eminently pathetic, yet it the decease of the daughter, whose histoare now about sixty years of age. Since is wholly destitute of any attempt ry and character are to form the subject at effect. The whole narrative is, of this memoir, they have removed bein fact, a powerful appeal in favour yond the Mississippi river, to the Arkanof Missions, and is written by one sas Territory, whither a part of the Cherokee nation of Indians have emigrated, who has devoted his life to the within the last fifteen or twenty years. Missionary cause; yet there is not to be found in it a single word of boasting. The object of the author is simply to lay before the public, a statement of the facts which he had been able to collect, concerning the life and death of this interestng young convert from paganism; and he leaves them, after a few apposite reflections, to make their own mpression upon the hearts of those to love the Lord Jesus Christ. "Mr. Brown is represented as possessing a mind more than commonly discerning; yet as having, when the missionaries first saw him, but few ideas on the subject of religion. He believed in a Supreme Being, the author of the visible creation, and that there is a state of rewards and punishments after the present life; and appeared conscious that there were things implied in this short creed, of which he had no distinct apprehension; such as the character of the Supreme Being, the nathe manner in which the one is to be obture of the rewards and punishments, and tained, and the other avoided. He seem |