of good
schools could be established in Canada for the benefit of
fugitives, many bright scholars and useful citizens would be
added to society. I hope these will be in process of time.

It takes the most energetic and intelligent to make their way
out of bondage from the most Southern States. It is rather a
wonder to me that so many can escape, the masters are so
continually watching them. The poor man that secreted himself so
long, must, indeed, have suffered dreadfully, and been
exceedingly resolute to brave dangers so long.

It was so characteristic of her to take an interest in everything that
pertained to the Underground Rail Road, that even the deliverance of a
little nameless boy was not beneath her notice. To her mind, his freedom
was just as dear to him as if he had been the son of the President of
the United States.

How they got on in Canada, and the question of education, were matters
that concerned her deeply; hence, occasional letters received from
Canada, evincing marked progress, such as the hero John H. Hill was in
the habit of writing, always gave her much pleasure to peruse.

In the Wheeler slave-case, in which Passmore Williamson and others were
engaged, her interest was very great. From a letter dated Salem,
September 9, 1855, we quote the subjoined extract:

DEAR FRIEND:--I am truly rejoiced and thankful that the right
has triumphed. But stranger had it been otherwise, in your
intelligent community, where it must be apparent to all who
inquire into it, that you had done nothing but what was
deserving of high commendation, instead of blame and punishment;
and shame on the jury who would bring in the two men guilty of
assault and battery. They ought to have another trial; perhaps
another jury would be more just. It is well for the credit of
Philadelphia, that there is one upright judge, as Kelley seems
to be, and his sentence will be a light one it is presumed,
showing he considered the charge a mere pretence.

I hope and trust, that neither thyself nor the other men will
have much if any of the expense to bear; your lawyers will not
charge anything I suppose, and the good citizens will pay all
else. It seems there are hopes entertained that Passmore
Williamson will soon be set at liberty. It must be a great
comfort to him and wife, in their trials, that it will conduce
to the furt