have remained sullen and unmoved under any other application."--THOMAS CHALMERS, D. D. The principle so eloquently and correctly stated in the above quotations from Dr. Chalmers, is fully demonstrated and exemplified by the philanthropic efforts of Mrs. ELIZABETH FRY in the famous prison of Newgate, in England, an account of which is here presented to the reader. It was written by MADAME ADILE DE THOU, but I have copied it from the LADIES' MAGAZINE. "MRS. FRY, on being informed of the deplorable state of the female prisoners in Newgate, resolved to relieve them. She applied to the governor for leave of admittance; he replied that she would incur the greatest risk in visiting that abode of iniquity and disorder, which he himself scarcely dared to enter. He observed, that the language she must hear would inevitably disgust her, and made use of every argument to prevail on her to relinquish her intention. MRS. FRY said that she was fully aware of the danger to which she exposed herself; and repeated her solicitations for permission to enter the prison. The governor advised her not to carry in with her either her purse or her watch. MRS. FRY replied, "I thank you, I am not afraid: I don't think I shall lose any thing." She was shown into an apartment of the prison which contained about _one hundred and sixty women_; those who were condemned, and those who had not been tried, were all suffered to associate together. The children who were brought up in this school of vice, and who never spoke without an oath, added to the horror of the picture. The prisoners ate, cooked their food, and slept all in the same room. It might truly be said, that Newgate resembled a den of savages. MRS. FRY was not discouraged. The grace of God is infinite, the true christian never despairs. In spite of a very delicate state of health, she persevered in her pious design. The women listened to her, and gazed on her with amazement; the pure and tranquil expression of her beautiful countenance speedily softened their ferocity. It has been remarked, that if virtue could be rendered visible, it would be impossible to resist its influence; and thus may be explained the extraordinary ascendency which MRS. FRY exercises over all whom she approaches. Virtue has indeed become visible, and has assumed the form of this benevolent lady, who is the guide and consolation of her fellow-creatures. MRS. FRY addressed herself to the prisoners;--"You seem unhappy," said she. "You are in want of clothes; would you not be pleased if some one came to relieve your misery?" "Certainly," replied they, "but nobody cares for us, and where can _we_ expect to find a friend?" "I am come with a wish to serve you," resumed ELIZABETH FRY, "and I think if you will second my endeavours, I may be of use to you."