Dublin Yearly Meetings have acted with too much partiality, and have allowed their inclination toward the " Evangelical direction, (this is our language; not his), to warp their conduct. Evidently, he is not of that set, for he mentions that "Orthodox' or 'Old Friends' and 'Progressives' or 'Fast Friends' are the terms by which the two bodies are popularly distinguished" in the West, and he quotes an article by J. W. [Joseph Walton] in The Friend, of Twelfth month 6, 1884, describing "A Visit to Indiana," and showing an entire disapproval of the revival methods. The practical conclusion of G. A. M., in his pamphlet, is that London Yearly Meeting should enter into religious relations with "all bodies in America, bearing the name of Friends, and recognizing the Divinity of our Lord Jesus Christ, whether such be at present in correspondence with London Yearly Meeting, or not." He suggests six provisions in detail to regulate this, which it is not necessary to here reproduce, at length. This little work is in the interests of Temperance and Prohibition, and is a condensation of a series of lectures lately delivered in Chester county, Pa. The besetting sin of the great Anglo-Saxon race seems to be drunkenness; and, as Frederick W. Farrar has said of England, so may we say of our own country : "No nation, no individual, can thrive so long as it is under the dominion of a besetting sin. It must conquer or be conquered; it must destroy it or be destroyed by it; it must strike at the sources of it, or be stricken down by it into the dust." We find it very wearisome to read over elaborate arguments which are to convince us of that of which we are already fully persuaded. But we fully sympathize with all the sentiments expressed in these papers, and most earnestly desire that they may as fully take root in the hearts of all our voters as they have in the great disfranchised class, the women of this land. If the Christian Church, in all its branches, would only give its potent voice, not only against all drunkenness, but against all tippling, on any pretences, even discarding intoxicating wines from their religious services, and if an unselfish and reasonable spirit of reform might fully pervade the mind and heart of every man who wishes to stand among the true disciples of the Christ, we believe the cause of temperance reform would have that ascendancy which would insure its ultimate and complete triumph. Let no one proclaim such a triumph impossible, lest we point them to the Mahomedan world that has so long practiced total abstinence as a religious duty pointed out by the Koran. Let temperance become one of our religious duties, pointed out by the light of ancient days, and by the experience of our own times. This work is designed to illustrate the mental and sympathetic connection existing between man and beast, the link which unites through mankind the spiritual and the material world. Cats, dogs, canaries, chameleons, ferrets, monkeys, rabbits, rats, owls, sparrows, snakes, toads and frogs, are the principal pets in which the author seeks to awaken our sympathies, and in this he succeeds very well. CURRENT EVENTS. Domestic.-General Grant's condition remains without material change, though he has been scarcely so well. His disease makes steady, though slow, progress, and those around him recognize that a fatal result is inevitable in a few months. Dr. Douglas said, on the 1st instant: "He is, I think, a little easier, but suffers very much as the disease progresses, though he is apparently improved in his general condition." The General expects to go to the Catskill Mountains, by the end of the present month. A VERY serious strike among iron-workers has occurred at Pittsburg, most of the employers demanding a larger reduction of wages than the men will concede. In the Pittsburg district " a careful estimate shows that 13,000 men are idle and 4,300 working. In the mills west of the Alleghanies nearly 65,000 men, averaging in wages $2 per day each, have been thrown out of work by the strike." It is hoped, by mutual concessions to end the strike before long. THE sickness at Plymouth, Pa., continues. The Relief Committee, on the 1st instant, received reports from the ward committees, showing a total of 732 persons sick, an increase of 2 over last week. Of these 471 were reported as seriously ill. There were 17 deaths last week and 31 new cases. There were 293 destitute families receiving aid. The number of patients now in its hospital was 54. THE Indian troubles in New Mexico have not sub "The sided. A dispatch from General Crook, received in Washington on the 1st instant, states that eight parties of troops are scouting after Indians. outlook is very bad, and the troubles will be difficult to suppress." It is stated at the War Office that about 1,200 soldiers are in pursuit of the Indians. THE first shipment of Georgia peaches this season was made on the 2d instant, from Sandersville to New York. A DISPATCH from Washington, on the 26th ultimo, announces that the Hessian fly has appeared in wheat fields in California. This is a surprise to entomologists, the pest never having been known west of the Rocky Mountains. GOVERNOR PATTISON of Pennsylvania, has vetoed a bill passed by the Legislature, authorizing the city of Philadelphia to borrow $3,000,000 to extend and improve its water supply. THE deaths in this city last week numbered 350, which was 49 less than during the previous week and 16 less than during the corresponding period last year. Foreign.—It was announced in London, at the close of last week, that the negotiations for peace between England and Russia were definitely successful, and that all the details of the arrangement in respect to the Afghan frontier had been agreed upon. THE funeral of Victor Hugo took place, in Paris, on the 2d inst. There was an enormous crowd of people-estimated at a million-who viewed the ceremonial, which took place in the open air, at the "Arch of Triumph," but the Communistic disorder that had been apprehended did not occur. A LETTER to the New York Tribune, in reference to the Panama Canal, says: "The Canal is in such a state that its ultimate completion is beyond question. But it appears equally certain that the present comestimated cost of the Canal has already been spent, Three-fourths of the pany never can complete it. and the result is a mere scratch across the Isthmus. But the preparations for the actual work of digging HOWARD UNIVERSITY, at Washington lately gradu- the canal, the clearings, borings, soundings, surveys, ated twenty-nine young men from its medical depart- | houses, barracks, hospitals, dredges, excavators, etc., ment, ten of whom were colored. are complete. ITEMS. A DISPATCH from Serinagur, India, near the centre of the Vale of Cashmere, says that city was visited by a frightful earthquake on the 1st inst. The shocks, which occurred at intervals of ten minutes, were of great violence. The greater part of the city was destroyed, and the cavalry barracks is a mass of ruins. Fifty persons are known to be killed, and hundreds of the wounded have already been taken from the general wreck. The total loss of life or the number of the maimed must remain unknown for some days, as many of the inhabitants still lie buried in the ruins. DURING the recent count of the moneys and securities in the United States Treasury, owing to the change of Treasurers, a heavy square box, wrapped in red tape and securely bound, was found in an out-ofthe-way nook of one of the vaults. The key had been mislaid and was nowhere to be found. The box had been in the vault for many years and had been almost forgotten. The services of a locksmith were secured, and on opening the box it was found to contain a bottle of diamonds, a bottle of pearls, a bottle of attar of roses, and a lump of gold. One of the older employees identified these as articles which had been presented to President Monroe, about the year 1823, by the Japanese Government, and which had been stored in the Treasury pending the passage of an act of Congress authorizing their acceptance. Congress failed to legislate on the subject and the articles were deposited in the Treasury, where they have remained ever since. THE man who has no money may congratulate himself on the fact that he is not carrying about with hin a small garden of plants, some of them capable of doing a great deal of mischief. The microscopists long ago warned us against coins in whose interstices varies species of algae flourish. An examination of bank notes, even the newest and crispest, shows that they are hotbeds for the growth of cryptogamic vegetation. One Hungarian professor, by a careful examination of bank notes, has discovered at least seven species of these parasitic plants, whose names alone are enough to discourage the hoarding of paper money by anybody except botanists.-Public Ledger. NOTICES. The Burlington First-day School Union will be held at Mansfield, Seventh-day Sixth mo. 13th, at 10 A. M. Carriages will meet cars at Columbus. All interested Friends cordially invited. WM. WALTON, LAURA NEWBOLD, Clerks. Philadelphia First-day School Union will hold its Quarterly Session at Fair Hill Meeting-house, Germantown avenue and Cambria street, on Sixth-day evening, Sixth mo. 12th, at 8 o'clock. Reports from the schools, etc., are expected, and general attendance of Friends is desired. Jos. M. TRUMAN, JR.,} Clerks. EDWIN L. PEIRCE, The Annual Meeting of the Home for Aged and Infirm Colored Persons, will be held at the Home Sixth mo. (June) 11th, at 3 P. M. Annual Report read, Election of Officers, etc. Addresses by H. L. Wayland, M. M. Mangassarian and others. The public are respectfully invited. THOS. H. MCCOLLIN, Sec'y. FOR NEW YORK. Express on week days, 3.20, 4.35, 5.00, 5.45, 6.50, 7.30, 8.20, 8.30, 11.00 and 11.15 a.m. (Limited Express 1.30 and 4.50 p.m.), 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 6.30, 7.10, 7.40 and 9.16 p.m. and 12.01 night. On Sundays, 3.20, 4.35, 5, 5.45, 8.30 a.m., 4 (Limited Express, 4.50), 6.30, 7.10 and 7.40 p.m. and 12.01 night. For Brooklyn, N. Y., all through trains connect at Jersey City with boats of "Brooklyn Annex," affording direct transfer to Fulton Street, avoiding double ferriage and journey across New York City. Asbury Express for Boston without change 6.30 p. m., daily. Daily except Sunday: Express for Easton, Delaware Water FROM MARKET STREET WHARF. week days. TRAINS LEAVE NEW BROAD STREET STATION. For Baltimore and Washington, 12.20, 3.45, 7.20, 9.10, 10.16 and 11.59 a.m., 12.30 (Limited Express), 4.02 and 6.03 p.m. For Baltimore only, 5.05 and 11.00 p. m. On Sunday, 12.20, 3.45, 7.20 and 9.10 a.m. For Baltimore only, 11.00 p.m. For Richmond, 12.20, 7.20 and 11.59 a.m. (Limited Express, 12.30 p.m.). On Sunday, 12.20 and 7 20 am. CAMDEN AND ATLANTIC RAILROAD. Trains will leave as follows: FOR ATLANTIC CITY. From Vine and Shackamaxon Street Ferries-Express, week days, 9.30 a.m. and 3.30 p.m. Sundays, 9.00 a.m. Accommodation, week days, 8.00 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. Accommodation, Sundays, 8.00 am. 4.00 p.m. WEST JERSEY RAILROAD. Trains leave MARKET STREET FERRY as follows: FOR CAPE MAY. Express, week days, 9.00 a.m.; Saturdays only, 3.50 p.m. Sundays, 8.00 a.m. Accommodation, week days, 3.10 p.m. Sundays, 8.00 a.m. FOR ATLANTIC CITY. Express, week days, 8.40 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. Saturdays only, 2.40 p.m. Sunday Express, 8.30 am. FOR SEA ISLE CITY AND OCEAN CITY. Express, weeek days, 9.00 a.m., Saturdays only, 3.50 p.m. Sundays-Express, 8.00 a,m. Accommodation, week days, 3.10 FRIENDS' BOOK ASSOCIATION, No. 242 South Eleventh Street, 611 & 613 CHESTNUT ST., PHILADELPHIA. $500,000 Acts as Executor, Administrator, Assignee, etc., alone or in connection with an individual appointee. Executes trusts of every description knowu to the law. All trust assets kept separate from those of the Company. Burglar-Proof Safes to rent at $5 to $60 per annum. Wills kept in Vaults without charge. Bonds, Stocks and other valuables taken under guarantee. Paintings, Statuary, Bronzes, etc., kept in Fire-Proof Vaults. Money received on deposite at interest. JAMES LONG, President; JOHN G. READING, Vice President; MAHLON H. STOKES, Treasurer and Secretary; C. R. PATTERSON Trust Officer. DIRECTORS:-James Long, Alfred S. Gillett, Dr. Charles P. Turner, William S. Price, John T. Monroe, W. J. Nead, Thomas R. Patton, John G. Reading, James S. Martin, D. Hayes Agnew, M.D., Jos. I. Keefe, Robert Patterson, Theodore C. Engel, Jacob Naylor, Thomas G. Hood, Edward L. Perkins, PHILADELPHIA; Samuel Riddle, GLEN RIDDLE, Pa.; Dr. George W. Reiley, HARRISBURG, Pa.; J. Simpson Africa, HUNTINGDON; Henry S. Eckert, READING; Edmund S. Doty, MIFFLINTOWN; W. W. H. Davis, DOYLESTOWN; R. E. Monaghan, WEST CHESTER; Charles W. Cooper, ALLENTOWN. GIRARD LIFE INSURANCE, ANNUITY AND TRUST CO. OF PHILADELPHIA, 2030 CHESTNUT STREET. INSURES LIVES, GRANTS ANNUITIES, ACTS AS EXECUTOR, ADMINISTRATOR, GUARDIAN, TRUSTEE COMMITTEE OR RECEIVER, AND RECEIVES DEPOSITES ON INTEREST. INSURES LIVES, GRANTS ANNUITIES, RECEIVES MONEY ON DEPOSITE, ACTS AS EXECUTOR, ADMINISTRATOR, GUARDIAN, TRUSTEE, ASSIGNEE, COMMITTEE, RECEIVER, AGENT, ETC. ALL TRUST FUNDS and INVESTMENTS are kept separate and apart from the ASSETS of the COMPANY. PRESIDENT, SAMUEL R. SHIPLEY. VICE PRESIDENT, T. WISTAR BROWN. VICE PRESIDENT AND ACTUARY, ASA S. WING MANAGER OF INSURANCE DEPT., JOS. ASHBROOK. TRUST OFFICER, J. ROBERTS FOULKÉ. Reuben Wilson FRIENDS' WEDDING INVITATIONS-WRITE FOR SAMPLES-NO CHARGE. Agricultural Implements, Seeds aud Fertilizers. The Cheapest and Largest Variety. At 2043 and 2045 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Reapers, Binders and Mowers of the leading kinds, Horse Rakes, Hay Tedders, Grain Drills, Threshing Machines, Agricultural Portable Engines, Wind Engines of various kinds, Force and Suction Pumps, Grain Feed Mills of all sizes and kinds, Hay Forks and Elevators, Wagons and Carts, Chilled Steel and Cast Plows of all varieties and sizes, Belle City, Baldwin and Telegraph Feed Cutters of all sizes, also various other kinds, Harrows of every device conceivable. Kemp's Manure and Philpot's Fertilizer Spreaders the Union Grain I rill, and other kinds, Meat Cutters from the smallest to Jumbo size; Farm Boilers and Hog Scalders, Corn Shellers, from "Pet" size to the capacity of 5000 bushels per day. I am in communication with all the Agricultural Implement builders in the United States. Send for circulars of any kind of goods wanted. MARIA C. PARTENHEIMER, Plain Bonnet Maker, No. 653 NORTH TENTH ST., Above Wallace Street, RUSKIN COTTAGE, SPRING LAKE BEACH, N. J. WILL OPEN FOR THE SEASON, JUNE 6th. HANNAH T. PAUL, 1317 FILBERT STREET. H UNDERSIGNED DESIRES EMPLOYMENT AS COLlector of rents, bills, or for Societies, and have the care of real estate. WM. HAWKINS, 1119 Green St. SAMUEL F. BALDERSTON & SONS, Paper Hangings, AND Window Shades, 902 Spring Garden Street, PHILADELPHIA. Work done promptly and carefully. The continued patronage of Friends is respectfully solicited. JOSHUA CLENDENNON, CONVEYANCER AND DEALER IN REAL ESTATE, 619 Walnut Street, Phila. AMOS HILLBORN & CO., FURNITURE, BEDDING, CURTAINS, &e. Parlor, Dining Room, Library and Chamber Furniture, Curtains and Furniture Coverings, Mattresses, Beds, Feathers, Springs, Spring Cots, &c., &c. Nos. 21 & 23 N. Tenth Street and Nos. 912 & 914 Race Street, Philadelphia. |