fortable fire, and the door locked, sat
"Joe," still in boy's clothes, to be able to escape at the first
intimation of danger, but with a smile and look of touching
gratitude, whenever any one of the family who was in the secret,
left the festive group to look in upon the interesting stranger.
Not one of us can ever forget the deep abhorrence of Slavery,
and thanksgiving to Almighty God, that we felt that day as we
moved among the guests, who were wholly ignorant of the occupant
of that upper room. Some curiosity was indeed excited among the
little grandchildren, who saw slices of turkey and plum pudding
sent up stairs. It was "Joe's" first Thanksgiving dinner in a
free State.

As she brought nothing away with her, it was necessary, the next
day, to procure a complete wardrobe for a girl, which was
carefully packed for her to take with her.

The second day after "Joe's" arrival, the Rev. Mr. Freeman,
pastor of a colored church in Brooklyn, agreed to accompany her
to her uncle Brown's in Canada West, and we saw them depart,
knowing the danger that would beset both on the way. The
following is part of a letter from Mr. F., giving an account of
their journey. After stating that they left New York, in the
cars at five o'clock, P.M., and through the providence of God,
went on their way safely and speedily, with none to molest or to
make them afraid, he says:

"On reaching Rochester, I began to ask myself 'how shall
we get over Niagara Falls?' I was not sure that the cars
ran across the Suspension Bridge; besides, I felt that
we were in more danger here, than we had been at any
other place. Knowing that there was a large reward
offered for Joe's apprehension, I feared there might be
some lurking spy ready to pounce upon us. But when we
arrived at the Bridge, the conductor said: 'Sit still;
this car goes across.' You may judge of my joy and
relief of mind, when I looked out and was sure that we
were over! Thank God, I exclaimed, we are safe in
Canada!

Having now a few minutes before the cars would start
again, I sat down and hastily wrote a few lines, to
inform friends at home of our safe arrival. As soon as
possible, I ran to the post-office with my letter, paid
the postage, and while I was w