the new comer is reinstated in the eyes of the
colony and its directors; who take it on themselves, if he conducts
himself well, to place him, and to appoint him a zealous patron who
enjoys public esteem.

Such is the philanthropic nature of the system adopted in this admirable
institution, already productive of the happiest results; and so
judiciously and efficaciously have the economical and industrial
departments been conducted, that it is confidently expected, the colony
will in two years support itself.

The visitor will he highly gratified by a trip to this establishment,
the _tout ensemble_ of which on a fine summer's day, particularly, is
one of surpassing loveliness. Its pretty white Swisslike buildings are
completely environed by woods, groves, vineyards, and tastefully
decorated pleasure grounds, which, viewed as the hallowed precincts of
practical humanity and piety, are highly calculated to inspire the
reflective mind with the most pleasing thoughts and emotions.

Peaceful abode! with rural beauty rife,
And charms that smooth the rugged paths of life;
Here human aid assumes a power divine,
And _Virtue's_ fix'd her gentle, hallowed shrine;
Erring, untutor'd youth, enraptur'd pause
Mid wild career, to recognize her laws.
_Vice_ with her direful train abash'd retires,
Nor dares to light her soul-consuming fires;
_Industry_ with her sober, powerful arm,
Guards the young mind, and keeps the passions calm:
While benign _religion_, with sweet controul,
Gently compels, the wild and wayward soul
To taste the various joys her truths impart,
And kiss the rod that rectifies the heart.

The customary paved roads having in this department as in many other
provinces of France been broken up, and superseded by well formed
macadamized ones, trips into the surrounding country can be performed
with as much ease and facility as is afforded by the unequalled highways
of England.

The steam packets which navigate the river as far down as Nantes, and up
to Orleans, offer every facility for agreeable excursions.

SOCIETY.

It is presumed that in closing these multifarious notices, a few words
touching the social habits and condition of the little _coterie_ of
English located at Tours, may prove acceptable to the general reader, as
well as to persons who contemplate an abode within its interesting
precincts.

The established etiquette is, for those who ha