Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1840-08-20
From the Providence Juurnnl
JOSEPH JOHN GURNEY.

\ This gentleman expects to embark, within
a few days, for his native land. La lcavln!
our shores, probably forever, he carries viii
him the KIND wishes, not only Of the thou
sands who have listened to his public discour
ses, but of that more limited number, who
without reference TO their scctarian attach
mcEts, have been permitted to enjoy the con
verse Of his more familiar hours.
II Mr.. Gurnry Is an eminent banker, residing
IN Norwich, (Eng.) lie is likewise dlst,n
| gulshcd minister Of the Society Of Friends
and an author " hose various religions work,
exhibit sound doctrine, conveyed in a cul
II tIvlted style, and illustrated by cx,snslv,
and critical learning. IN this conncXion, i
Il may not be unintcres'ing TO add that he i.
brother to Elizabeth Fry, that marvel of mo
des' and yet intrepid Christian phllanlhrophy
who has travelled over Europe, not to suryc,
It's miracles at art, but "tD dive into the
/ depths OF dungeons" thit perchance she
1 might win those who inhabit them to hopes
OF pehitencs and peace. Mr.. Gurney was
literally educated at Oxford. although owin!
10 MS being DlSsentcr, he could net be-.
come regular member OF the Univcrsiy.-
IL is now about three years since, he LETT his
home, on visit to tins country, bearing with
nun most satisfactory certificates OF appruba
lioD l. ON the religious conncXlon OF which
ne Is mcnber, aud whose doctrines and
discipline he Is so well fitted To cyDlain.-
Within that period, not only has he visited
every section Of our widely extended country,
Dat he has sojonrned both Upper aud low.
CT Canada, and passed several months in the
West Indies. Every where has he been
received with cordlalty aud treated with res
pect In some OF our most paciOus and beau
uful topples OF Christian worship be has
proclaimed, again and again To crowded au.
hlences. the unsearchable riches Of Christ
How hath persecution put aside its bitter,
spirit and lis cruel penalties. 1t is not two
since George Fox, the founder o,
the Society of Friends, was imprisoned in
jail for attempting to make pros
elytcs 10 his novel opinions II nrttwo
eonturlcs, since, even IN this land, Friend, |
were subjected to stripes. 10 Imprisonment |
and 10 death! How r, ..cshing the contrast |
now exhibited. 4 follower of George Fox \
now comes among us. lie meets from all /
seciS the welcome which is due to a Chris \
!lan gentleman all sccts listen TO hio, as 4
PREACHER OF the common salvation II
While IN tho West Indies. Mr.. G.. epioyed i
the most ample opportunities OF witnessing
concerning NIllCU
We nave been pcrpcxcd with such widely II
varying statements. lie is satisfied that II
inc experiment, wherever 1t has been fair. II
~ made, has been prodigal OF blessings to
poth races that II has enhanced the ynlue II
OF property ; elevated the standard Of social II
mora 4; and introduced thousands 10 ,he ro. Il
tionaI eiJ 'ynent Of freedom, aud 10 ,h. blcs.
s'd hopes of Christianity. lIls views on mi.
subject, It IL believed, have already been
given TO the public.
Whether or lot Mr.. Gurney means. oil
his return, to write book, descriptive ,,I
ncD and manners IN America, is not known. N
We are not, however, without hope, tina, II
ne VIII, IN due time, give To the world the
results OF his candid aud intelligent ob-crys. II
lions. We know him 10 be a ripe scholar.
man OF most eentlcmanly manners, tastes
ma ossoclaiions, aud an carnes, and .nligh,. II
'ned Christian. From such q man We have
. apprehcnd neither calumny nor caricaturc.
ne surveyed our country aud her institu.
ions from positions which are dcnp,d 10 II
'eckney tourists and his Opinions of both.
doubt not, would be marked with that pbi. A
oeophic 'plIr, winch belongs 10 benevolcncc
I'D 10 truth.