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repair to the bathing houses, where they perform | tion. The tombs erected to their memory are most thorough ablutions. Both sexes and all very neat, and well put up. ages may be seen at this time of the day at these establishments, where for a few cash, they can obtain hot and cold water in abundance.

Attached to the Goiosho, or government house, there was a large bazaar, fenced in from public observations. This establishment was built in the shape of a paralellogram; on the front side, facing the street, were the apartments for the government officers; and on the three other sides, facing the central portion of the lot, which formed a sort of court yard, were collected, under cover, the wares for sale. Men were stationed at various points to facilitate examination of the articles, and carry those things purchased to the officers, who made a record of them, and received the money-according to the present valuation by the Japanese, our dollar is worth but 33 cents. In this government bazaar was exhibited for sale an assortment of lacquered ware, which, for variety and novelty of design, absolute perfection and beauty of finish, was unrivalled.

The art of lacquering is possessed by the Japanese in full perfection, and no other nation can even approach them in the beauty or quality of the works. This fact, even the Chinese, who make very handsome lacquer-ware, acknowledge. By invitation of the Governor, the officers paid him a visit at the Goiosho. After the passing of various compliments, and smoking, a fine repast was served up. It consisted of many courses: among which were various kinds of soups; and during the entertainment, warm saki was freely passed around. This saki, which is made from rice, is the national drink, and is very palatable. All the trays, &c., were lacquered ware. The guests sat in a line in front of tables, on which were pipes, tobacco and fire; opposite them were Japanese officials, at the head of whom was the Governor, and in front of, and to the right of him, was Moriama, a fine, gentlemanly man, the royal interpreter from Jedo. Behind the Governor sat several reporters, who faithfully recorded everything said at the interview. I said the reporters sat; but in truth, the Japanese kneel rather than sit. Moriama spoke Dutch quite fluently.

The scrupulous cleanliness of everything in the apartments of the Goiosho, attracted the attention, and excited the admiration of every one. The dislike of the Japanese to have intercourse with foreigners was manifest at the above interview, from their asking the Commodore if he had not better take Mr. Harris, the Consul, back with him. They did not give him a residence in Simoda proper, but placed him in a temple in a village called Kakasaki, on the other side of the bay. It is in the grave yard attached to this temple that they have set apart a small plat of ground as an American cemetery; and in it rest the remains of several of the Japan Expedi

The Consul General having arranged his domestie establishment; and having had a flag-staff erected on the shore, near his residence, he hoisted the first American Consular flag, in Japan, on the afternoon of September 4th, 1856; and the San Jacinto, answering his parting salute, steamed out of the beautiful harbor of Simoda, on her way to Shanghai. And thus was marked another era in the history of Japan, one of which may be the starting point in the opening up of that country to the world.

J. E. S.

THE NEW YORK JUVENILE ASYLUM.

A few weeks since a band of thirty-two boys. and girls were sent to the west, under the care of the superintendent of the House of Reception, a City branch of this Institution. We give the following extracts from his report, made on his return:

"By permission of the Board, I left New York, on Monday Jan. 26, with twenty-four boys and six girls, for Tazewell County, Illinois. The children attracted much notice during the journey for their good behaviour and fine appearance, so much so that one gentleman handed me $10, and an another $5, (both refusing to give their names), to be expended in refreshments for the children. We arrived at our place of destination on Saturday evening, all in good health and spirits. On Sunday, a clear cold day, soon after breakfast, some thirty children, part of whom had found homes in that vicinity more than a year ago, began to come in, and soon an exhibition took place, such as I had never dreamed of, notwithstanding my earnest wishes for the welfare of these poor children. No stranger could have been present without having his feelings excited by the confidence and affection shown by them for their legal protectors, as well as by the care and solicitude exhibited in return. But to me, familiar as I had been with the antecedents of each child, the scene was one of peculiar interest. Here stood the little street vagrant, driven from home by the intemperance and vice of a mother, once fast hurrying on to ruin, now saved, with her arm on her mistress's shoulder, showing in every look all that love and confidence that should exist between a mother and daughter. On my saying to her, shall I take you back with me to New York?' she burst into tears exclaiming. 'Oh I love my grand-mother too well ever to leave her-she is so kind to me.' Here too was the poor street-wanderer, with no one for a friend, with nothing to eat, and only some old wagon or mortar-box for his bed; now the presumptive heir of broad acres, and having a kind father and mother who have no other child to share their love. I said, 'Andrew, do you like your place?' 'Oh, yes! I never knew what it

was to live before I came to Belfane.' 'Andrew,' said his father, 'go out and see to the horses a moment,' adding, as soon as he was gone, 'Andrew is the best boy on Delavan Prairie, kind and obedient, and giving no trouble: he is just such a boy as I want for my son.' On one side stood a poor colored boy who had many a time raked up his only meal for the day from the refuse of Washington Market, now well dressed, showing every tooth in his head as he shook my hand and asked me to take a ride behind his mare, that had been given him for learning to plow so well last summer. And I must not forget the poor, cheated, abused and half-starved canal-driver, who now seemed to expand into something like a man, as he spoke of his New-Year's present of 80 acres of prairie, and told me of his plan of fencing it with the Osage Orange. But I should weary the Board were I to relate all that I saw the first Sabbath 1 spent in Illinois. It is sufficient to say, that of the 35 children sent to this county some months back, I saw and talked with 30, and heard from two more, and not one word of complaint or dissatisfaction did I hear, except in a single instance, when the master admitted the fault to be his own in having been too easy and indulgent with the boy. Three had run away from their places who had been good children, but had been induced to leave by evil counsellors. Every one who knew the facts confirmed this statement. On Tuesday I commenced the work of visiting the children at their homes. I found some at work, others at school, and all employed as they usually were. And with a single exception, I found no occasion to desire the removal of a single child; and that arose from the master having begun to be intemperate since the boy was indentured. Steps were taken to procure a change of place, unless the evil was removed. Messrs. Chase and Wilsey, the resident agents of the Asylum, deserve much credit for their care and attention to the children, not only in selecting good places for them, but in requiring a strict compliance with the terms of the inden

tures.

Locations remote from railroad depots, and from the demoralizing influences of the great lines of travel, seem the peculiarly fitted homes for children who have so early in life been exposed to unhappy influences. Such are found in Tazewell and neighboring counties."-Tribune.

PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.

FLOUR AND MEAL.-The market for Flour is dull.

Mixed brands sell at less than $6 124. Sales of better brands for home consumption at $6 15 a 6 25, and extra and fancy brands at $7 00 a 7 50. There is very liitle export demand. Rye Flour is held at $4 00 per barrel. Corn Meal is selling at $3 25 per bbl.

GRAIN.-Wheat is dull, but prices are steady. Sales of prime Pennsylvania red are making at $1 42 a $1 45, and $1 55 a 1 61 for good white. Rye is steady; sales of Penna. at 80 a 82c. Corn is in fair request; sales of old at 65c; prime yellow at 65 a

66c, afloat, and 634e in the cars and in store. Oats are scarce; sales of Pennsylvania at 47 a 48c per bushel.

REEN LAWN BOARDING SCHOOL FOR

GT GIRLS, near Unionville, Chester County, Pa. The summer session of this school will commence on the fourth of Fifth month next, and continue twenty female teachers, will be extensive in all the usual weeks. The course of instruction, by competent branches comprising a thorough English Education, Drawing included. Terms fifty-five dollars per session, one hali in advance. Fancy needlework at an extra charge of three dollars. The use of all Class Books, Globes, Maps, Planisphere, Physiological Charts, Pens and Ink, two dollars per session. Those wishing to enter will please give their names as early as possible. For circulars address the Principal, Unionville Post Office. EDITH B. CHALFANT. Principal.

3 mo. 28. 3t.

URPHY'S SCHOOL.-This Institution having M been in successful operation for the last 20 years, as a day school, will now receive six or eight female pupils, (girls under 13 years of age preferred,) as boarders in the family. Attention will be paid to health, morals, &c. They will be required to attend Friends' Meeting on First days, accompanied by one of their teachers, also mid-week Meetings if required by parents or guardians. Terms $35 00 per quarter of twelve weeks, (one-half payable in advance) including board, washing, &c. For further particulars enquire of LETITIA MURPHY, Principal. SARAH C. WALKER, Assistant. No. 158, Main st., Frankford Pa. N. B. Plain and fancy needle-work taught. 3d mo., 21st, 1857,-4t.pd.

ONDON GROVE BOARDING SCHOOL FOR YOUNG MEN AND BOYS. It is intended to commence the Summer session of this Institution on

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the 1st 2d day in the 5th mo. next. Lectures will be delivered on various subjects, by the teacher. on Anatomy and Physiology, by a medical practition er; the former illustrated by appropriate apparatus ; the latter by plates adapted to the purpose. TERMS; 65 dollars for 20 weeks. No extra charge except for the Latin language, which will be 5 dollars. For Circulars, including references, and further particulars, address BENJAMIN SWAYNE, Principal, London Grove P. O., Chester co., Pa.

3d mo. 14, 1857.

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FRIENDS' INTELLIGENCER.

VOL. XIV.

PHILADELPHIA, FOURTH MONTH 4, 1857.

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No. 3.

Earlham, Sixth Month 30th, 1820. The future is entirely in obscurity to me, nor do I wish to penetrate it, but rather confine my views to the present, seeking, day by day, for the gift (for I am sure it is nothing of our own) of a meek and quiet spirit, which can enable us to receive our daily bread with thankfulness and contentment. I am thankful to say I am able very much to leave the past. I have sometimes felt that if I had more faith, more child-like have been different, and my life more fruitful; obedience, my situation might in some things but we cannot judge ourselves, "there is One that judgeth." Nothing I have found availingly consoling, in illness and the prospect of death, but looking to that mercy and redemption which covers our transgressions and forgives our sins; but how little and how imperfectly do I comprehend, or really take home, the fulness of the gospel dispensation!

The air of Cromer being considered more favorable for her restoration than that of an inland residence, she was induced to remove thither in the early part of the Seventh Month. At that place she writes, for the last time, in her journal:

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One other thing of much more importance has welt much on my mind about thee, and therefore I shall express it in writing, though I have cften done it in conversation. It is chiefly to tell thee how rejoiced and thankful I am that thou art not disposed to cleave to any particular party in religion. I do truly and warmly desire for thee that thy heart may be more enlarged it the love of the gospel, and be enabled, in Seventh Month 20th, 1820.-My present life this love, to make allowance for the "differences presents so remarkably shifting a scene, that I administrations and of operations," which we am become weary of relating every little partistill see are permitted to exist in the church of cular; yet I wish, for my own sake, and perChrist. I cannot help thinking there is some haps that of others, to note down the principal eal danger in the present day of a more ex- occurrences; having still, and in all things, to lusive spirit among some Christians than the declare the goodness, power, and mercy of the riptures at all justify. I have been particn- Redeemer,-of Him who remains the same yesarly struck with the thirteenth of Corinthians, terday, to-day, and for ever. We left our quiet as applicable to individual practice, and as a and peaceful abode in the Isle of Wight on the part of Scripture which can hardly be too much 11th of Fourth Month, and ended our sojourn dwelt upon by Christians, and as rather pecu- there, upon the whole, satisfactorily, though arly applicable in the present times: "Though under a heavy cloud from the afflictions of our I understand all mysteries and all knowledge, beloved Fowell and Hannah. . The loss of their and though I have all faith," &c., "and have dear children has been almost the heaviest trial not charity, I am nothing." When we see the we have ever sustained, and has cast the deepest evils which are in the world, the great prone-shade over our temporal prosperity and enjoyDess to imperfection in all parties in the church militant, and above all, when we feel the depth of corruption of the human heart, well may we pray and heartily desire that the truth, as it is in Jesus, may be preserved in its purity and fulness and excellency amongst us.

ment; but I humbly trust a little of that faith which overcometh the world hath supported us, especially their bereaved and afflicted parents. The Everlasting Arm has been underneath to sustain ; but the conflicts of the last two months, to some in our circle, have been of no light About two weeks after the foregoing, she nature. Our Redeemer has been surely visiting addressed her beloved cousin Hannah C. Back-our spirits as the Refiner and Purifier, and we house:have had to partake, not only of the baptism of

the Spirit, but also of fire; this has often been my individual experience. I left my dearest Rachel (so long my companion and nurse,) and accompanied Joseph to Earlham, leaving our beloved circle in much distress. My heart seemed torn by this sudden, but apparently necessary, separation from them all. These conflicts, with other causes, brought on a serious illness after my return home in the Fourth Month. I was most tenderly nursed by dearest J. and J—e, and E. R. soon after joined us from Fakenham; but my whole body and spirit seemed deeply wounded, and I often doubted whether I ever should recover the effects of it; but surely the voice of the Lord is more powerful than the noise of many waters, and this I have experienced. I spent three months at home, in which I had some serious illness, much close confinement, but, through great mercy, comparatively little bodily suffering. Upon the whole I have been permitted to partake of much peace and serenity of mind; and occasionally something of that bright hope which is unspeakable and full of glory; and I have much enjoyed having dear Catherine as my frequent companion, and being once more at home with my very dear brother and sister there, whose great kindness and affection have been an unspeakable alleviation to the pains and trials of illness. Our life has been retired and much secluded from the world, and accordant with my present state of mind and body. Our scene has now changed to Cromer, where we are settled, for a few weeks, during Joseph's visit to Ackworth.

To her sister Elizabeth Gurney.

ful for us. I have sometimes felt the desire for us all, that our faith, though it may be tried as with fire, may eventually be found unto "praise, glory," &c. I am, of course, now anxious to reserve my strength for the strong interest of being with our dear Hannah. I think of thee, dearest Elizabeth, with warm and grateful affection; thou hast been a sister indeed to me and to us all. I seem to have no strength, I might almost say no calling, for any other object of interest than my own family. My love particularly and affectionately to thy dear mother, and to J. and L. I can heartily rejoice to think of their prospering in the best way, and earnestly wish they may persevere without fainting. Our day is short, and how happy for those who are doing their day's work in the day-time! I have seldom felt this more forcibly than of late, though brought into such a state of nothingness myself. Very, very affectionately, farewell.

Thine, &c.,

P. G.

that Priscilla Gurney should pass the ensuing
It was the desire of her affectionate family,
winter in a milder climate. Referring to the
consideration of this plan, she writes to one of

her sisters as follows:-
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Cromer, Eighth Month 13th. The question which is soon coming before us, and which is already a subject of consideration in the family circle, is, whether it would, or would not, be a desirable measure for me to go to the South of France for the winter. If, after serious consideration, we should conclude to make the effort, I think it would not be prudent to commence our journey later than the beginning of the Tenth Month, and it is on this account that we must not delay turning our attention to the subject, though I much dislike, in my uncertain state, to look forward to the future more than can possibly be helped, and if it be a duty to give up home, I am, on many accounts, more inclined to the South of France, except on this account, that it would be necessary to leave

Cromer, Eighth Month 2d. We have been settled here most comfortably and quietly for a week, and the benefit we have all derived from the change is greater than we could almost expect. I had been so long in a very poor and languid state, that a revival to me of health and strength is a great present enjoyment. The retirement and quiet of our life is as salutary as the air, which has been delight-home so much the sooner. The attractions to fully warm and mild, and yet refreshing. We live much out of doors, lounging on the sands, and riding in our little cart. I have also, the last day or two, mounted a nice donkney. And now, my dearest sister, I must turn to you and your concerns, and which, I am sure, are near my heart. From various causes, the last few months have appeared to me a time of remarkable exercise and discipline to many in our circle; we have had to feel and experience something of the "Refiner's fire," both from within and from without, and many individuals in our own family have been called to the exercise of patience and submission. I have also felt it to myself a time of uncommon proving; but from Increased illness rendered it undesirable to whence do all our trials and provings spring?- pursue the course which had been anxiously rewe must not, and cannot, doubt they are need-Icommended by her physician and nearest con

France are meeting F. and C., the motives for it are, that my case still seems to admit of so much hope that, if a sacrifice is to be made, it is better to do it effectually at once. The better I am, the more I am disposed to go abroad, because of the reasonable hope it presents of being of material benefit; but when I am ill, I am very faint-hearted at the prospect, and am doubtful how far I could undertake it. Thus, at present, I am wholly in obscurity as to all future movements, but I am thankful to say I am not anxious; I trust and believe, light will arise on my path, both in reference to things temporal and spiritual.

nexions, and with some degree of encouragement | she thought we were called to publish, or particontemplated by herself. She remained in a cularly to declare, our love to God,-that was house on the cliff at Cromer until the Eighth to be manifested in the days of health and Month; when she was removed to that of her strength, when we were to show our love by our dear brother and sister Buxton, Cromer Hall, which, from its sheltered situation, appeared a very suitable residence. Here she was tenderly nursed by her bereaved sister, in whose deep affliction she had largely shared.

services. It was an inexpressible blessing to be left in the days of sickness to rest,-not to be called upon to declare or reveal our love by words. She talked much of the power of an endless life, which was at times to be found in attending the dying, but had very seldom trusted this to be the case. "I did with J. W.," she said, who

The succeeding narrative of the few remaining months of Priscilla Gurney's valuable life, is selected from the journals of her sisters H. Bux-without much profession had lived, she believed, ton, L. Hoare, and Rachel Gurney.

"August" 31st.-Priscilla and I had some interesting conversation after reading the third chapter of 1st Peter. This Epistle opened to her with such particular force. She remarked that the prospect of meeting those that were gone was animating; that to see God and be with him was our chief hope and joy; but that she believed the wish to be with those whom we love, and to have our connections with them perfected, was a most allowable source of comfort and encouragement. She dwelt upon this, -that our relationships will be perfected in heaven.

"September" 10th.-After a day of great illness, R. stayed with her all night. I went to her at seven, found her very low; I expressed my sense of the power and presence of the Lord in her chamber; she replied, "It is true, it is a comfort." I said, even in the conflict yesterday, I could not but feel He was near, sustaining and helping. "I felt it most sensibly," she answered. After she was up, I read the third of Ephesians her countenance was animated by the description of the love of Christ; and she expressed her admiration of it, as if entering into and comprehending it. We talked of the high spiritual attainments of some Friends, beyond those of any other set of people. W. Forster and S. Grellet, she mentioned as instances, where everything appeared brought into subjection to the power of the Spirit. She thought-was one of the most constantly on the watch of any she knew. The place of Friends in the church was, she thought, to hold up the highest standard of holiness.

"September" 14th.-P. said, with regard to the fear of death, the bodily part was by nature weak, but that the sting was wholly removed through Christ. She had rather have people silent on the hope set before them in their friends' death. It was a hope in common; but the flat and supposed necessary mention of such things was to her very unpleasant; and as to all religious conversations about a person, or to a person who was on a death-bed, that did not flow from a spring of Divine life within us, it was, she thought, vain and unprofitable. To seek to find out a person's mind was undesirable: a time of illness and incapacity was not the period when

in a waiting spirit. She turned to herself and said, how often did she know this power of Eternal life while lying on her own bed.

15th.-P. addressed us before taking leave of us at night,-expressed her thankfulness for the sweet communion we had enjoyed togethersomething of the joy as well as peace of believing; and she said she had herself never been more sensible than at this time of the power of that voice which says "Peace, be still," notwithstanding the sorrow and conflict which we had tasted; and added to that it was not the service in which he had been engaged among us, or the gifts that had been exercised for ourselves, but that it was the Christian charity which had been shed abroad in his heart towards us that had diffused its sweet influence, and had been both consolatory and uniting to her feelings. "Tongues shall cease and prophecies shall fail," but "charity never faileth;" and that this charity might bind us more and more together was her prayer.

16th. Sitting by Priscilla before she was up this morning: she began by saying she felt very free from disease. What a trial it would be to re-enter life! In some things one dare not wish! (implying a wish to recover) it would indeed be retracing one's steps.

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EXTRACT FROM A LETTER.

3d mo. 1st, 1857. It is pleasant, yes delightful to know and feel that those whose friendship we cherish are the same in opinion, view things by and through the same lenses with ourselves; but if this is not always, why should it create disaffection? If we meet each other, and compare our views, knowing that each is honest and sincere in belief, desiring to fit and square our every deed, desire and thought, to one object, and that object simply the wish to do what is good and right, and to avoid that which is evil and wrong, then can we go on our way rejoicing; and all works together for good. I do not know, dear, to what thou particularly alludes in thy letter, but thought perhaps you great folks in the great city, who had been building yourselves a great meeting house, had not quite reached what is promised in the millenium, but so it will be;

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