plishment of the great purpose of life.-Buffalo enjoy this home. This land now bought by me Christian Advocate. AN INCIDENT IN REAL LIFE. A gentleman of this city has furnished us with the following interesting narrative of one of those real struggles of the young, to assist their parents, which sparkle like diamonds along the pathway of human life. In traits like these there is a moral heroism manifested which marks the pure gold of human character.- Western Paper. "Business called me to the United States Land Office; while there, awaiting the completion of my business, a lad apparently about 16 or 17 years old came in, and presented the receiver a certificate of purchase for forty acres of land. I was struck with the countenance and general appearance of the lad, and enquired of him for whom he was purchasing the land; the reply was For myself, sir.' I then inquired where he got the money; he answered, 'I earned it by my labor.' Then,' said I, 'you richly deserve the land.' I then inquired, Where did you come from?" New York,' said he. Feeling an increased desire to know something more of this lad, I asked him whether he had parents, and where they lived; on this question he took a seat, and gave me the following narrative. "I am from New York State-have there living a father, mother, and five brothers and sisters. I am the oldest child. Father is a drinking man, and often would return home from his day's work drunk, and not a cent in his pocket to buy food for his family, having spent all his day's earnings in liquor with his drinking companions; the family had to depend chiefly on mother and myself for bread; this distressed mother much, and had a powerful effect on my feelings. Finding that father would not abstain from liquor, I resolved to make an effort in some way to relieve mother, sisters and brothers from want. After revolving things over in my mind, and consulting with mother, I got all the information I could about the far West, and started for Wisconsin with 6 I design for my mother, which will secure her from want in her declining years.' What,' said I, will you do with your father if he continues to driuk ardent spirits to excess?' 'Oh, sir, when we get him on the farm he will feel at home, will work at home, will keep no liquor in the house, and in a short time he will be a sober man.' I then replied, 'Young man, these being your principles so young, I recommend you to improve on them, and the blessing of God will attend you. I shall not be surprised to hear of your advancement to the highest post of honor in the State; with such principles as you have, you are deserving of the noblest commendation.' "By this time the receiver handed him his duplicate receipt for his 40 acres of land. Rising from his seat on leaving the office, he said, At last I have a home for my mother!" PHILADELPHIA MARKETS. FLOUR AND MEAL.-Their is some little inquiry for expori, with further sales of 1,000 barrels of superextra at $5 75. fine at about $5 25 per barrel, and 300 barrels Ohio Sales in lots to the retailers and and bakers at $5 374 up to $6 for common and extra brands, according to quality, and $6 and $750 for fancy lots. Nothing doing in Rye Flour or Corn Meal; we quote the former at $4 50, and the latter at $3 25 per barrel. GRAIN. There is a fair amount of Wheat offering. but the demand for it is limited. Sales of 1,250 bushels good and prime Pennsylvania and Southern red at $1 23 a $1 27 per bus., and 1,400 bushels prime Delaware white at $1 33, afloat. Sales of Rye at 75 c. Corn is in good request-sales of 2,500 bushels old yellow at 80 cts., and 600 bushels prime dry at 60 cts. Oats-sales of Southern at 33 and 34 cents per bus. Barley is dull at 87 cts. 700 bus. Barley Mait sold at $1 10. three dollars in my pocket. I left home on foot. B After spending my three dollars, I worked occasionally a day, and renewed my travel so long as money lasted. By labor occasionally, and the charitable treatment I got on the road, I landed in Wisconsin. Here I got an axe, set to work and cleared land by the job-earned money, saved it, till I gathered $50, which money I now pay for the forty acres of land.' 'Well, my good lad, (for by this time I became much interested in his story,) what are you going to do with the land? Why, sir, I will continue to work and earn money, and, when I have spare time, prepare some of my land for culture, raise myself a log house, and when prepared, will write to father and mother, brother and sisters, to come to Wisconsin and 10th mo. 3-3 m. QOARDING SCHOOL FOR GIRLS, near the Chelton Hills Station, on the North Pennsylvania Railroad. Gayner Heacock will open a school 12th mo. 7th, and continue 16 weeks, where the usual branches of an English education will be taught, and every attention paid to the health and comfort of the children. at the usual prices. L Terms $40. No extra charges. Books furnished Address JOSEPH HEACOCK, Jenkintown P. O., Montgomery Co., Penna. 9 mo. 26-8 t. ONDON GROVE BOARDING SCHOOL FOR YOUNG MEN AND BOYS. It is intended to commence the next Session of this Institution on the 2d of 11th mo., 1857. Terms: $65 for twenty weeks. FRIENDS' INTELLIGENCER. VOL. XIV. PHILADELPHIA, ELEVENTH MONTH 28, 1857. EDITED BY AN ASSOCIATION OF FRIENDS. PUBLISHED BY WM. W. MOORE, Five Dollars. No. 324 South Fifth Street, No. 37. humbled under a sense of unmerited regard, and my own utter inability to move in the line of gracious acceptance without deep preparatory baptisms and renewed help, and this having been almost marvellously extended, I again feel strip Every Seventh day at Two Dollars per annum, pay-ped and unclothed of any strength. If these are able in advance. Three copies sent to one address for Communications must be addressed to the Publisher free of expense, to whom all payments are to be made. EXTRACTS FROM THE LIFE OF MARY DUDLEY. (Continued from page 563.) some of the mysteries attendant on the awful office which some apprehend they are appointed to, then may the hope be safely cherished that, however hidden their life, it is with Him who in His own time will again and everlastingly arise, and they also partake of His glory." An account of a public meeting held at Water- After returning from this visit, she was mostly ford was thus given by a Friend who had been at home during the remainder of this year; the her companion in part of this engagement, and latter part of which was signalized by some very kindly wrote to her husband when she was pre-afflictive circumstances, under which her body vented doing so by indisposition. and mind were at times brought very low; yet "The house was nearly full, and those assem- being supported by Him who had long proved bled behaved with becoming solidity; the cover- her refuge and strength, she was enabled ining of good was soon felt, and after dear Mary structively to manifest that those who trust in had appeared in supplication, she was largely en- the Lord are not confounded, but in the permitgaged in the exercise of her precious gift; -on ted, as well as appointed trials of their day, find the proprie y of women's preaching, against an His grace sufficient for them, and the spirit of hireling ministry, and in describing the uni-humble resignation equal to counteract the effects versality of the grace of God. It was a solemn of human weakness. open season, and though, as thou mayest suppose, she was much exhausted, yet the sweet incomes of that peace she goes through so much to obtain, were not withheld, but sweetly partaken of, the Lord rewarding liberally for such acts of dedication, and afresh inciting to confidence and trust in Him. In the family retirement at our lodgings in the evening, she was again drawn forth to address some individuals in a very particular manner; it was a time of sweet refreshment, in which most present were tendered, and I hope the sense of heavenly regard which then prevailed will not soon be forgotten by some of us." Near the close of this service my dear mother wrote as follows: "I feel unable to do as much in this line as I once could, nor am I even qualified to keep any little sketch of what I go through from day to day, as if all that is once passed was gone from my remembrance, by fresh exercise continually occurring; so that the poor vessel is kept in a state of quiet emptiness, except when anything is put into it for others, which for a season refreshes and sweetens. As to the earthen vessel, it is sensibly weakened, yet I expect it will hold a while together, till not only this, but what may still remain, is done; and truly my mind is In the spring of 1797, my beloved mother believed it best for her to attend the Yearly Meeting in London, which she did to the relief and comfort of her mind, spending a little time in Bristol on her return. While absent on this journey she writes as follows: "Though not professedly out in the service of truth, I think it may be truly said I am not spending idle time; every day seems to bring its work with it, and some meetings, and more private seasons of retirement, have been peculiarly marked by the covering of solemnity and cementing influence of divine regard; so that while I feel myself a poor creature, I have renewed cause thankfully to acknowledge gracious help, and depend upon the leadings of an ever worthy Master, who does not forsake in the needful time." "Fifth day was the Monthly Meeting at Cork; until the previous one for worship, David Sands, of America, had been a silent travailer in several meetings, but in that he was exercised in a close line, comparing the people to sheep who had been richly fed, and walked in good pasture, but had not become strong, nay, were sick and some even in danger of dying; but yet he felt a few were alive, to whom he ministered encourage ment. I felt inclined to take my little certificate | yea of those who are in a degree but not altoto the men's meeting, and had it read while gether gathered out of a worldly spirit. there, which opened my way among my brethren to my own relief. 6 "First day evening we appointed a public meeting, which was largely attended. I had to revive the gracious invitation of the Saviour of the world, If any man thirst let him come unto me and drink,' and doubt not the love of Israel's Shepherd was then afresh extended, for the gathering of the people from the shadows to the substance of religion. D. S. was engaged in the unity of feeling, and though we have no report of mighty works being done, I trust that profit was sealed upon some minds. "I had a view of going to Kinsale while in these borders, but being very much indisposed, it seemed unlikely I should be able to unite with D. S., who was going on fourth day night; yet feeling inclined, H. G. and I went next morning in a close carriage, and reached Kinsale time enough for the meeting, which was appointed for eleven o'clock. "After dinner at a Friend's where was a pretty large company, and several young people, a precious and remarkably solemn covering was mercifully spread as a canopy over us, and rather singular enlargement experienced in the line of close communication to different individuals; the settling power of truth prevailing in no small degree, and leaving a savor that remained during the evening, which I spent in their company. Yesterday I joined in a visit paid by appointment to two young women received into membership, which was a solemn relieving time to s my mind as I have thankfully to acknowledge several have proved, so as to leave no room to question that my being here has been, and I hope continues to be, in providential direction, though my body feels greatly reduced with exer cise. "After we had sat awhile in meeting on first day, William Savery unexpectedly came in, and near the close said, that he felt as he often did when in meetings with his brethren and sisters, not having much to say, except that he wished them well, and that if they were not admitted to the communion table, the supper of the Lamb, it was not because they were not the bidden guests, but because they were in the same state as those formerly bidden, not ready, being full of, or employed too much about things lawful in themselves, but pursued to the hindering their acceptance. On concluding, he desired a meeting with the inhabitants in the evening, which proved a very large assemblage of most ranks, who behaved with quiet attention. W. Savery was largely opened on the past and present state of the visibly gathered churches, describing where the departure from genuine religion had crept in, and through what means it must be restored to its primitive state, &c. D. S. also stood some time. The following day we went together to the Foundling Hospital, where there were about two hundred children collected, to whom, with their masters, we all three felt and expressed a salutation of love, and the season was one of divine favor, as was another more select sitting in a Friend's family after tea. D. Sands was enlarged in testimony and sup plication, and in endeavoring to do my part of the business, I found to my humbling admiration, the truth of that assurance, as thy day so shall thy strength be,' even as to the body, which was made equal to required exertion. Another meeting was appointed for the evening, which I had almost given up the prospect of attending, but being recruited by a little rest, went again; the house filled, and some solid people were among the multitude, to whom David was largely opened, in a manner teaching to their states, a portion of labor also fell to my lot, and I trust the precious cause was rather magnified than hurt, by these opportunities, and some minds measurably gathered to a state of true waiting. But oh! the labor that is requisite to have even so much of the way of the Lord prepared; and how few comparatively are in a state of fitness to receive even the messengers in the previous mission, or baptism, for the Master's appearance, the revelation of his power and spirit. Darkness seems to cover the earth, and gross darkness the minds of the people, so that every step is like working with a plough to gain an entrance for the seed of spiritual doctrine; but if the ally large, and proved, to my tried mind, the Yesterday the week-day meeting was unusu laborers perform their assigned part, all after most relieving of any since my coming here; wards ought to be resolved into the hand and though the labor was of a truly close and exerfurther operation of the great and powerful hus-cising nature, which, if I apprehend rightly, was bandman, in faith and patience. "I hope I have done with anxiety on this head, I neither look for much, if any fruit from my little exercises, nor conclude I am right or wrong from the voice of the people: oh! how unavailing are all voices but that of gracious acceptance, and when this is through unmerited mercy afforded, what a stay is it found amidst the fluctuating spirit or language of the world, 66 what the states of the people called for. Dear William Savery followed in harmonious supplication, and the meeting terminated under a solemn covering. In the evening another public meeting was held, which was large and pretty quiet, though some of the company appeared thoughtless and unconcerned, and perhaps, from a longer silence than before, in degree impatient; but while W. His For Friends' Intelligencer. S. was engaged in speaking they were attentive, he sends his goods; and thus he declares plainly and he was enabled excellently to comment on what he is seeking.- Cecil. the superior nature of Divine wisdom. openings were not only clear, but attended with religious anthority; so that I do hope it was a season of instruction to some, though after the closing of this weighty communication an unsettlement succeeded and many withdrew. "I am to-day sadly indisposed from fresh cold and can hardly stoop to write, though 30 mercifully supported in the path of duty; but as William Savery intends being at Clonmel by first day, and seems particularly to wish me to meet him, I at present purpose endeavoring to do so, and hope to reach home some time on seventh day." This prospect she was enabled to fulfil, arriving at her own house a few hours before this valuable fellow-laborer W. S., whom she was glad to receive and entertain, as he was to be in the company of one whom he esteemed a mother in the truth. She accompanied him in his public service within those borders, and after being together at a meeting in Carrick they separated. All these meetings appear to have been satisfactory and relieving, as may be inferred from the following observations written at the close of this journey. "Through the mercy of Him who hath never failed in the needful time to supply every want, ability was administered to proclaim the doctrines of the gospel, for the reception of which I believe some were prepared; and it is a renewed encouragement to trust in the arm of holy help, that at intervals the power of truth preciously prevailed, so as to still the minds of the people, for which my spirit bows in thankfulness. I begin very sensibly to feel the effects of such exercise, and am at present quite hoarse; but I expect shall be relieved, if there be occasion for so poor a creature to be employed in Vocally advocating a cause the promotion of which is, if I know my own heart, dearer to me than my natural life." A BRIEF MEMOIR OF HANNAH H. FROST. Died, at her residence, Glen Cove, Long Island, of consumption, on the 26th of 8th mo., 1857, in the 50th year of her age, HANNAH H., wife of Edward L. Frost. In the void we feel by the removal of those, who, like this our beloved friend, are taken in the prime of life from the sphere of usefulness in which they were pleasant companions and helpers to others, we are ready to query, why is it so? But remembering that He in whom we live and move and have our being, is inscrutable in wisdom, and his ways past finding out by finite man, it is our duty to bow in submission and say, "Thy will be done." In early life, the subject of this brief memoir, in some degree, indulged her inclination for fashion and amusements, but finding they produced disquietude and condemnation, she gave them up, and enjoyed great peace of mind for the sacrifice; and yielding to the visitations of her Heavenly Father's love, she was enabled to discharge the various duties devolving upon her as wife, mother, and a member of our religious Society. She was increasingly concerned for the support and right administration of our discipline, and the maintenance of all our testimonies, especially that of a living gospel ministry. She was often appointed to important services, and for some of these especially she felt unqualified, but submitted to the judgment of her friends, the reflection of which afforded her great satisfaction of mind when bodily indisposition rendered it necessary to retire from active life. At this period, sometimes with her husband and children around her, as was frequently her practice while in health, she read much in the Scriptures of Truth, and remarked to a friend she had never before so fully felt the value and excellence of them, but that they had been opened to her understanding so as to afford deep instruction; and in them she saw strikingly por trayed that the righteous, the obedient, were rewarded and preserved, and the disobedient left A Christian does not turn his back upon the to reap the bitter fruits of their own doings. fine things of this world, because he has no She believed a perusal of them would be greatly natural capacity to enjoy them, no taste for useful, if read with a sincere desire to be instructhem; but because the Holy Spirit has shownted. During her decline she was often concernhim greater and better things. He wants ed to look back over her past life, and said to a flowers that will never fade; he wants something that a man can take with him to another world. He is like a man who has had notice to quit his house, and having secured a new one, he is no more anxious to repair, much less to embellish and beautify the old one; his thoughts are upon the removal. If you hear him converse, it is upon the house to which he is going. Thither (To be continued.) GOING TO A BETTER COUNTRY. friend, "Although I may not always have done quite as I ought, I have endeavored to do the best I could, and I see nothing laid up against me. I have discharged my duty to my children, and now have but little to say, more than refer them to the instructions given them while in health." Thus having done her day's work in the day time, when prostrated by sickness her mind centered in peaceful resignation to the divine will, and although surrounded by every earthly comfort, she felt no anxiety to be restored to health, and the cares of the world, but patiently waited for the solemn change. Near her close when reviving from a sinking turn, and seeing her children anxious to give her something to strengthen her, she said "don't keep me; I see nothing in my way; let me go now," and shortly after quietly ceased to breathe, and we believe the language may be adopted, "Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord, yea, saith the Spirit, they rest from their labors and their works follow them." She Little Amy, (a colored girl,) who lived with me in the year 1849, showed marked evidence of early piety; though I cannot learn of her having had much outward opportunity for receiving good, and believe it was through attention to impressions made on her mind by the Heavenly Shepherd, that she was enabled, at the early age of nine years, to give up her life into His holy keeping. She always manifested a quiet, gentle disposition, and seemed hurt to see or hear of any person doing wrong. After she had been with us a short time, her health, which had been delicate, declined rapidly, and the physician who was consulted pronounced her in a fast consumption. She was of very little service to me, but having her mother to take charge of her, it was always a pleasure to have her with me. was nice and cleanly about her person, and in everything she did. Being an only child, her fond mother denied herself to procure nice clothing for her little daughter, and she had lavished upon her a great variety of toys; in these she appeared to take delight, but after amusing herself with them, was always careful to put them properly away. Playing with these and making her doll's clothing seemed to be the only childish amusements she enjoyed. She was remarkably staid for her years, and was fond of listening to the reading of good books; and when I was thus engaged with my own children, little Amy would soon make her appearance, take a seat and remain a quiet and attentive listener. She was very industrious and fond of the needle. She kept about house till about a week before her death, although at times under much suffering and weakness, which she bore with fortitude and patience. Throughout her illness her mind seemed fixed on Heavenly things, frequently asking to have the Bible read to her, appearing edified thereby. A few days after confinement to her room, her mother and myself being present, she requested the former to leave, as she wished to speak to me alone. Her first query was "if the Doctor thought she would get well." The answer caused no unpleasant sensation, and she was reminded that there was nothing impossible with our Heavenly Father; if it was his will, she might yet recover. This distressed her, and she exclaimed, "Oh! I do not want to get well." After lying quiet awhile, she asked, "does thee think my Heavenly Father will take me if I die ?" I replied, "Oh yes, dear Amy, his arms are ever open to receive such as thee," and reminded her of the declaration of our Saviour: "Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of Heaven." She continued, "Oh yes, if thee thinks he will take me I do not want to live, and do not care how soon I go." She was assured his time would be the right time, and she must endeavor to hold out with the patience she had been blessed with. She replied, she was thankful she was prepared to leave the world, and then in the fullness of feeling exclaimed, "Oh! that my dear mother would prepare to follow me; I could cheerfully leave her, if I only thought she would meet me in Heaven." She then disposed of all her little valuables, naming a memento for each of my children. After which she seemed to be done with time, and passed calmly and sweetly away, aged nine years, and is now, no doubt, enjoying her inheritance in the mansions of bliss. The remains were followed to the final resting place by a number of the neighboring colored people, and an interesting and appropriate testimony was borne by a venerable colored man aged over a hundred years. Woodbury, 10th mo. 1857. S.W. G. For Friends' Intelligencer. FOR THE CHILDREN. The History of Moses. [Continued from page 571.] After telling the children of Israel what they had been sent to them for, Moses and Aaron went to the King and asked him to let the Israelites go into the wilderness to hold a feast unto the Lord. Pharaoh would not allow them to go, but exacted still more labor from them, so that Moses was grieved, because he thought they suffered greater oppression since he and his brother had come among them than they did before. Assurances, however, were given him that they should "yet be redeemed with a stretchedout-arm and with great judgments," for God had covenanted with Abraham, with Isaac, and with |