The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1847-07-24
nensorlal Of Elizabeth Fry.-EAised BY TIVE
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We have not this work Indeed only por-
ton of it has been published But knowing
how anxious all good persons are to become bet
ter acquainted with a good woman, and wish
ing, besides, to avail ourselves Of every opportu-
nifty TO show what females may do for the anne
Iteration Of suffering, and the advancement Of
society, we shall use for these subjects material
furnished by English Reviews in their notices
of the Memoir
Mrs. Fry's maiden name was Quincy. Her
father was not Of the s,rictest order of Quakers,
though belonging to that sect; her mother died
when she was child.
In early youth she was not religious. She
had yearning for something more than she
possessed. But passing her time amid fashiona-
bic society, and gay a lark, she did no, think
of the soberer life she was destined to lead.
When sixteen, she writes:
II like to think of everything, to look at man
kind; love to look through nature up 10 na-
lures God. have no more religion than that
and in the little have | am not the least devo-
! tional; but when admire the beauties of ma
ture, cannot bell. thinking ed the source from
whence such beauties flow.
Sixteen is daDgerous age Life wears summer
look, and We love then to bask in its shade to froIc
in its sunshine, as though it had no duties, no
responsibilities. Miss Quincy, when sixteen.
writes: IAN a happier or better creature than
was this time twelve months know I am
happier; believe am better" But then the
vanities of life-the desire to see the great and
the titled-to be noticed, and known-these
things Hurried her spirits, and ledher away from
sooerer thoughts.
Yet she did not forget herself. nor her duties.
While thus giddy, her record tells Of the good
in her: for thus does she portray the course she
ough, to follow.
Mas. FRY.-"We should first look 10 our
selves, and try to make ourselves virtuous. and
tnen pleasing. Those who are truly virtuous.
not only do themselves good, but thew add TO
the good Of all. All have portion entrusted to
| them Of the general good, and those who cher
| ish and preserve it are blessings to society at
| large and those who CO not become curse.
IL is wonderfully ordered. how in acting for our
own good. we promote the good of Others. Nv
idea Of religion is, not for il to unfit for the
duties Of life, like pa who leaves them for
prayer and thanksgiving; but think il should
| stimulate and capacitatc US TO perform these
| duties properly. Seeing my father low this
evening. have done all can to make him CON-
Portable. l feel it one Of my first duties; hope
| he will always find in me a most true friend and
| affectionais daughter
But Miss Quincy went to London. That
was an event. She hardly knew how to under
stand the value We put upon such an occurrence.
A first trip to Niagara, Saratoga, New York. OF
Boston, for our Kentucky girls, is matter to be
talked about before and after the trip is made
1t is seeing the world, the gay world, the grea,
woodland who does not like to peep into that
Well-Miss Gurney went to London. And
now think, if you can. Of the good Mrs. Fry,
while girl, painting little, gadding about after
fashionables, adoring princes. cutting jokes with
Peter Pndar, and playing the agreeable to pref
ty actresses. So it was. Hear her Journal
| "26th.-This morning l went to Amelia
Opie's and had pleasant time. called on
| Mrs. Siddon's, who was not at home; then OH
DIR. Batty; then on Mrs. Twiss who gave me
some paint for the evening. l was painted a
little, had my hair dressed, and did look pretty
for me. Mr.. Opie, Amelia, and /, went 10 III,
Opera concert. own do love grand company
The Prince Of Wales was there; and must say
l felt more pleasure in looking at him than in
seeing the rest of the company, or hearing the
music. ] did nothing but admire his Eoy q
flighness; had very pleasant evening indeed
..27fA.-I Gale with Mrs. H, and Ame-
liza, on Mrs lnchbald. l like her vastly, she
seems so clever and so interesting. I then wen,
| to Hampstead, and staid at our cousin Hoare's
until the 18th April. l returned to Clap
ham. My uncle Barclay, with great begging
took US to the Opera. The house is dazzling
the company animsting, the music hardly at ali
SO, the dancing delightful H came in i'm
the middle of the Opera, l was charmed to see
him, | was most merry, Just saw the Prince OF
Wales. Tuesday.-My dearest father came to
London, we dined at the --, and went to a
rout in the evening. Friday-I had pleasan.
merry day with Peter Pindar (Dr. Walcot)
Monday.-I went with my father and the Bar
clay's to Sir George Stauntons-"
But the pure things Of life-and the inward
calm which religion awakens, she longed for
She had heard the good WILLIAM SAvERr, an
American Quaker preacher, and she could not
forget him, in his earnest truth. But then the
plays, his royal hishness. the routs, all gay life
She must give them up. She felt she must.
But there was struggle for it. She would i'd
vance-then recede-now dress plainly-and
then dash out in red scarlet riding habit-flirt
to-day with noble, and Tomorrow repine and
repent She was beautiful-very; she had long