After a very tedious walk our author reached Purrysburgh, where he agreed to sail in a boat down to Savannah. We were rowed,' says he, by four negroes, for canoes are not paddled here as in Canada. They seemed to be jolly fellows, and rowed lustily to a boat-song of their own composing. The words were given out by one of them, and the rest joined chorus at the end of every line. It began in the following

The tune of this ditty was rather monotonous, but had a pleasing effect, as they kept time with it at every stroke of their oars. The words were mere nonsense; any thing, in fact, which came into their heads. I however remarked that brandy was very frequently mentioned, and it was understood as a hint to the passengers to give them a dram. We had supplied ourselves with this article at Purrysburgh, and were not sparing of it to the negroes, in order to encourage them to row quick. During the passage it rained incessantly, and prevented me from seeing the river to advantage. By the time we arrived at Savannah it was nearly dark, and our rowers, who were pretty far gone, in consequence of their frequent libations of brandy, had nearly upset the canoe, under the cable of a ship which was lying off the town. length we all landed in safety near the exchange, and in company with one of the passengers, an American gentleman, I proceeded immediately to colonel Shelman's hotel.

The town of Savannah is built upon an open sandy plain, which forms a cliff, or, as the Americans term it, a bluff, by the shore, about 50 feet above the level of the river. It is well laid out for a warm climate, in the form of a parallelogram, about a mile and a quarter long, and half a mile wide. The streets are wide, and open into spacious squares, each of

which has a pump in the centre, surrounded by a small plantation of trees. A great disadvantage, however, to the town, is the total want of foot-paths and pavement. Improvements of this nature would render walking more agreeable, and the town more cool and healthy. At present, one sinks at every step up to the ancles in sand; and in windy weather the eyes, mouth and nostrils are filled with it.

The houses are mostly built of wood, and stand separate from each other, divided by court yards, except in two or, three streets, where they are close built, many of them with brick, and contain several shops and stores. One large range of brick buildings stands near the market-place, and at a distance has the appearance of an hospital. The principal street is that called the Bay, where there are several very good houses of brick and wood. Some contain booksellers', grocers', and drapers' stores, others are private dwellings. This range of buildings extends nearly three quarters of a mile along the town; and opposite to it is a beautiful walk or mall, planted with a double row of trees, the same as those at Charleston.

This agreeable promenade is situated near the margin of the height or bluff upon which the town stands; and the merchants' stores, warehouses, and wharfs, for landing, housing, and shipping of goods, are built immediately below, along the shore, forming in some degree a sort of lower town. From the height there is a fine commanding view of the Savannah river as far as the sea, and for several miles above the town.

About the centre of the walk, and just on the verge of the cliff, stands the exchange, a large brick building, which contains some public offices; and an assembly room, where a concert and ball are held once a fortnight during the winter.

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By a census taken eight or nine years ago, the population of Savannah consisted of 3,009 whites, and free people of colour; and 2,376 slaves, making a total of 5,385. At present it is supposed to be about 6,000. The public buildings consist of the branch bank of the United States; the exchange; four or five places of worship; and a jail, built upon the common, some distance from the town. The latter is a large 2 E

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strong brick building, and well adapted for the confinement of refractory negroes, and other offenders against the laws.

Since the revolutionary war, Georgia, like most of the other states in the Union, has rapidly increased in population and riches: but she cannot boast of equal rapidity in arts, sciences, and literature. With respect to these embellishments of civilized society, Georgia is yet in the Gothic age. Savannah contains five or six respectable book-stores, and publishes three newspapers; two of which are attached to federal principles. The military force of the state consists of militia; but Savannah has several corps of volunteers, infantry and cavalry, who clothe and equip themselves at their own expence.'

The Sunday after my arrival at Savannah,' says Mr. Lambert, I was passing a methodist meeting, and was induced, by the vehemence of the preacher, to go in and hear his discourse. He uttered such terrible imprecations upon sinners unless they were born again in faith, that one half of his congregation were groaning and weeping in the most pitiable manner. Such an assemblage of wretched looks, and pale, ghastly countenances, I never before saw; they seemed, indeed, to have suffered severe castigation for their sins even in this world. Instead of benefiting by the mild and consolatory precepts of Christianity, these people appeared to be lost in a sea of doubt and perplexity; and seemed to think of nothing but everlasting damnation, unless perchance they construed a griping of the bowels into the workings of divine grace.

In no part of the world, perhaps, is religious fanaticism carried to a more extravagant height than in the United States, by a few artful designing men, who contrive to delude the simple and unwary into the most shameful and blasphemous excesses. These fanatics, or artful hypocrites, regularly advertise what they call "camp meetings," in different parts of the country, and invite all "friendly ministers and praying people" to attend. I never had an opportunity of being present at one of these meetings; but I am told that the scenes which are exhibited on these occasions often beggar all decription."

Our author, after some stay in this place, returned to Charleston, from whence he embarked for New York, and on arriving at this place he proceeded in the mail stage for Boston. General Bradley, one of the passengers, diverted his companions with facetious stories or pleasant anecdotes.—Speaking of the Virginians,' says Mr. Lambert, he gave us the following specimen of their dram drinking.

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‘A gum-tickler is a gill of spirits, generally rum, taken fasting.

"A phlegm-cutter is a double dose just before breakfast.

An antifogmatic is a similar dram before dinner. "A gall-breaker is about half a pint of ardent spirits.

When they inquire how such-a-one does, the answer is "Oh, he is only drinking gum-ticklers!" If he is drinking phlegm-cutters, or antifogmatics, the case is not so good, and he is soon expected to get to gall-breakers; but if he is drinking the latter, they consider him as a lost sheep,--say it is all over with him,--and pity his desperate case. Indeed, a man seldom lives above six months after he has commenced the gall-breaking dram! Rum, brandy, or gin sling, is a common beverage for travellers throughout the States; and the stage-coachmen in the course of a journey, take "a special good quantity of it." Sometimes it consists only of the liquor and water, sweetened with sugar, and drank cold; but in general it is made of milk, with ginger or nutmeg grated into it.' In passing through the state of Connecticut towards Hartford, the country,' observes our author, was extremely beautiful; we travelled, for the most part, over a succession of lofty hills, commanding extensive views across the country. In the midst of some beautiful plains and valleys appeared the Connecticut river, with its fruitful shores covered with innumerable habitations, surrounded by well cultivated grounds, pastures, and meadow lands, orchards, and gardens; all of which evinced the steady and industrious character of the inhabitants. Every mile we advanced afforded us some new objects for admiration; whether they consisted of lofty moun tains, fruitful valleys, verdant lawns, meandering streams, rich farms, or populous towns; for they were more or less the

materials which composed the scenery along the road to Hartford, and presented a rapid succession of rich and beautiful landscapes. I regretted only that spring had not yet removed the gloomy mantle of winter, and presented to our view the graceful charms and hidden beauties of nature.

'Our stay at Hartford was too short to admit of my collecting much information concerning the town. It appeared to be composed of regular streets, and well built houses of red brick. Order, neatness, and cleanliness, seemed to be a predominant feature in the character of its inhabitants; as was the case in all the towns and villages of this state through which I had passed. It is built on the banks of the Connecticut river, and surrounded by rich pasture and meadowground, well cultivated corn-fields, and neat dwelling-houses. It is the capital of the state of Connecticut, though the meetings of the legislature are divided between this town and Newhaven. Hartford contains a state-house, a bank, museum, some neat churches and meetings, and about 10,000 inhabitants. We left the town about three o'clock, and parted reluctantly with general Bradley; who had pleased us by his gentlemanly manners, and entertained us with his facetious and agreeable humour.

For several miles we passed through a plain level country, well cultivated, and apparently rich and fertile. The people of Connecticut are distinguished by their industry, sobriety, and œconomy; strict piety and devotion. Travelling on Sundays is not pemitted in their state, though strangers often contrive to evade the laws. Elders go about and forbid innkeepers at their peril to suffer any person to travel; but the latter generally keep a few horses ready saddled in the stables; and if a traveller arrives on a Sunday, he helps himself to one of the horses, and goes off by some bye-road.

The inhabitants are almost entirely of English descent; there being neither French, Dutch, Germans, nor other foreigners among them; and very few even of the Irish and Scotch. The rough, frank hospitality of the English farmer is here generally meet with; and though there are not many who are remarkable for opulence, yet the number is still less