went that since they were alike without ern and diversify all societies. I thought any near connexion, she should continue the men rude and the women uninformto resist his wishes. His eldest brother ed, therefore held myself aloof and rehad found in the back settlements of the mained an alien when I ought to have United States a plentiful and comfortable been a neighbor; but when by a sudden subsistence for himself and a numerous stroke of sorrow I became a widow with family, whilst he toiled in vain to support two helpless children, myself equally so, himself, wife and child, as a laborer in I learnt to know the true value of that Sussex, and he ardently desired to follow kindness which may exist under a rough his brother's example. exterior-that wisdom which is beyond accomplishment; the most active benev. olence, even the most delicate attentions were accorded me, and my situation considered, my affairs managed, my convenience cared for, as if every man were my brother, every woman my mother or sister. Years have passed, sorrows subsided. I am again in my own country and with my own kindred; but never shall a day pass without both me and mine remembering and thanking my friends in America.' Whilst Mary was exerting herself in the hay-field, casting many an anxious look after her husband or her son, sensible of weariness yet determined to go on like the others, the squire's lady and a friend took a turn in the field, and she heard the latter remark, that it was a new thing to her to see women work out of doors, as they never did it in America.' But I suppose,' returned the lady, if they do not work as our poor women do, they have other evils to encounter which may be worse?' 'I think not, for in this populous country the poor work hard, yet are often too poorly fed, whereas in America food is cheap and labour dear; and though a poor man lives in a log house, and is dressed in a rough garment, as both are as good as his neighbors neither pride nor envy are excited.' 'You have lived long enough there to like America it seems; when you first went your letters were full of complaints and disgusts, I remember.' Very true. I was then a young girl, spoiled by gay society, and ignorant of those principles and varieties which gov Every word uttered by the lady in the warmth of her grateful feelings, thus casually awakened, fell distinctly on the ear of Mary, and thence reached her heart. She blamed her foolish fear of the voyage, and the distance; began to think good people might be found every where, and to consider it very natural her husband should wish to follow the example of a brother he loved, and on whose assurance he could depend. On returning to the cottage at night, she admitted her former error on this point, and from this time forward the only anxiety both her self and husband had, was the power of saving money enough for so desirable an Alas, the savings of the poor, when their income only offers the means of existence, can seldom answer, for prostrated strength, followed by sickness, is the inevitable consequence. The sufferings our young couple experienced in the pursuit of their exertions to this end, delayed their attainment of it; for although the good brother assisted them with money, he advised them not to think of setting out until they were well, saying that 'much rough work must be gone through in the beginning of their settling, and it would not do to be weakly.' end as that of joining their brother in so earnestly desired; and they were reAmerica. ceived with a warmth of affection and a profusion of hospitality, calculated to soothe their toils and awaken their hopes. The room where the family were assembled was much larger than Mary had been accustomed to, and was certainly less neat; but the air of abundance presented by the rafters, on which hung dried venison, hams and bacon, the bright utensils which glittered over the fireplace, the handsome matron who gave the kiss of welcome, and the large family of strong good-looking young people around her, imparted a sense of comfort, respectability, and even wealth, which rewarded her for the past, and cheered her for the future. Under these circumstances it so happened that little James was about nine years old before they were able to embark; he arrived at Newyork however a fine stout little fellow, full of observation and intelligence, charmed with all he saw, and delighted to exchange the monotony of a sea life for the moving picture of the Broadway, and the gay banks of the Hudson. Much did he grieve, and his mother no less, when they took their departure from this city (by far the grandest they had seen) and pursued their distant route through many a league of forest and prairie, broad rivers, and tracts but half inhabited or cultivated; but at length they arrived at the spot indicated to them, which James observed looked like one vast garden, but by no means like the town he had expected to see.' But here, in a newly-rising settlement near Lexington, was located the brother Little James alone felt discontented, for his new-found cousins were all so much older than himself, that he was certain there was not one who would condescend to be his companion, and their manners were so uncouth he could not wish for intimacy with them. Richard Simpson their father was a sensible man, as well as an affectionate brother, and he soon found out what was the matter with his nephew; in consequence of which the next day Frank Atkins, the son of an industrious Irishman, who was employed as a builder in Lexington, entered the house at dinner-time and seated himself beside the newly-arrived English lad. Well, here you are at last, Jemmy,' said he in the tone of an old acquaintance; and isn't it myself that'll show you every thing, and tache you every thing, in this jewel of a country, where I guess jist at first ye'll be quare enough.' James was pleased with the open ruddy countenance of his new friend, and very willing to go out with him to see every thing; but the word teach stuck on his stomach, for he found that half of his cousins could neither read nor write, and as to casting up a sum on a slate as he could, it was quite out of the question. All the kind of knowledge his father could give to one so young had been communicated of course; he could lead the plough, handle the pitchfork, and fodder the cattle what could they expect more? But James soon found, that in the new world new acquirements were required, and that those who could boast no book learning had yet learning most valuable in their situation, since every man could put his hand more or less to every thing; but since they pretty generally allowed his attainments to be difficult, he determined to add theirs to them, and to be behindhand in nothing demanded by his station. His abilities of every kind, and his improvement from application, were soon called into action; yet he persevered in preserving vigilantly those things which his parents whilst in England had zealously cultivated, under the idea, that however provident the government might be, it was hardly likely they should have provided so new a country with the means of education. If ever 'knowledge is power,' it must be so to people who are situated like our travellers; and although they, like those around them, sought in the first place a grant of land, on which James Simpson might labour as an agriculturist, the talents of his wife, who was an excellent sempstress, and capable of tailor's work also, was soon put in requisition, and so liberally rewarded, as materially to assist her excellent husband in stocking his farm. James, delighted with the beautiful trees, and their great varieties, through his young friend's persuasion, applied himself to cabinet work, in which Frank was clever, and he rewarded his instructions by teaching him to write, and lending him all the books he had, and their mutual power of assisting each other naturally increased their affection and stimulated their exertions. James was quiet and steady, Frank gay and noisy; yet they were always happy together, for they were alike industrious and sensible. Yet Frank did not solely engross the affections of James; for within three years after their arrival two little sisters were born, whom he loved very dearly, and promised his mother he would educate as soon as they understood his instructions. Surrounded as they were by people of various countries and different habits, it frequently struck James that it was desirable that all which was good in each ought to be remarked and combined for their own government, as forming a basis on which to raise a system of conduct for the future; but he saw clearly that to this end many must learn to control themselves, and learn to obey others, and this disposition seemed difficult |