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with many others of my old companions, went to see him laid in the ground. We staid some time looking into his grave, and it arose fresh in my heart,-If thou art the next, how art thou prepared? This made me solid and considerate for awhile, yet going again with my companions and

I was carried on by the fury of Satan, aud the strength of my own inclinations, to be still more and more wicked, rapidly filling up my measure of iniquity;-and the chain by which I was bound seemed stronger and stronger. Notwithstanding all this, so great was the love and mercy of God to me, that He followed me by His reproofs in my heart, although I then knew not what they were. By terrors and condemnation in my conscience, I had no rest; for fear possessed my heart many times; yet so hard-so dark was it-that until the Lord was pleased to touch it effectually, and to look on me with tender compassion, I could not return.

gether; and to many other hardships was I brought, having neither money, business, nor friend. This was a time of great distress to me, who had till then lived in great fulness; and it was by the good band of Providence, I was preserved from being forced into the military service, of which I was in great danger several times. At drinking, these thoughts soon went out of my mind. length I found means to return to England. After some time, I again got into profitable business; my wife and children came to me, and it seemed as if Providence grew kinder towards us; but then on a sudden, in a few months, we lost three children, being all we had; and my wife was near following them, by reason of great sorrow. Notwithstanding my heavy afflictions, the strength of Satan was such, I seemed bound to serve him still, almost wherever he led me; only amidst some great temptations, a secret Hand preserved me when I knew it not, for the enemy sought even the destruction of my outward life::four instances of which I shall mention, when rebelling against the conviction of my own heart. The first was my going into a water, which proved so deep, that all who saw me in it expected I should be drowned; but my life was saved by the courage of a countryman, who leaped into the pool in his clothes (he being a swimmer, which I was not,) and came just in time to save my life.

Another instance-As I was walking in the street one dark night, (having only a cane in my hand) two persons, called gentlemen, being drunk supposed me to be a person who had attempted to rob them. They came upon me with their swords drawn in their hands, threatening to kill me; but I stepping aside a little, they missed their first opportunity; and that little space being given, I had time to undeceive them, and so escaped.

Next was, (being intoxicated,) I got a fall from a horse, which threw me into the road in the dark; by this I broke a bone, and lost the use of my right ear from a bruise on my head. Being insensible, there I had lain till lost, had not a countryman coming along stumbled upon me. He caused me to be carried to a house, where I lay several hours ere I came to myself.

Next was, by another fall from my horse in the dark, when again intoxicated; from which I was so hurt in my head, that I was taken up insensible from amongst several horses; so that, had not the same Hand, in this, as well as in all the other accidents, preserved me, I must have been lost.

When I considered these preservations, and how many of my acquaintances, with some of my companions, were cut off in the midst of their wickedness, it brought great terror on my mind, and a fear possessed my heart that I should be next. One of my companions, having by excess in drinking and otherwise, brought on a distemper in his young years which ended his days, I

In 1702, about the thirty-sixth year of my age, I then being servant to a great man,* in a family which consisted of about one hundred and twenty persons, I had contracted a particular friendship with a young man, who was almost as wicked as myself, with whom I was frequently practising some extraordinary excesses in drinking, gaming, and many other ways of wickedness, even to the endangering of both soul and body.

The Lord, who had seen that Satan was hurrying me into the pit of destruction, began to arise to be avenged of His adversary, and of that nature that had joined with him. First, He laid His judgment on my companion, who was taken suddenly with violent convulsions, so that for several hours his life was despaired of. I was actually playing at dice amongst my companions, when word was brought me that he was dying. I soon left my game and went to him, which event I seldom remember but I am bowed in spirit, in thankful acknowledgments to the Lord, for His great mercy to so unworthy a wretch as I then was; and I am made to say many times, "Surely if the Lord had not helped us, we had been as Sodom, and been made like unto Gomorrah."

To proceed. I was surprised to find my friend struggling as it were with death, and I sat me down on the bed on which he lay. He continued in this precarious situation for a considerable part of the night. The consideration of his future state took hold of my mind, and I said in my heart, "If he go now, eternal misery must be his portion;" and turning the reflection home to myself, fear, horror, and amazement seized me, which cannot be truly described by words. This settled upon my spirit, from under which I was not able to get; for the Lord broke in upon me, and deep was my distress of soul at this time: 'tis hard to tell my then thoughts, which were

+ The Duke of Northumberland.

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accompanied with tears without words; and Ia burden-greater than we could bear-yet the
had that night an alarming sight of the misera-thought of turning Quaker was so terrible, that
ble state my poor soul was in. I saw that I was we concluded to have nothing to do with it, but
got as it were to the brink of the pit,-that my
measure of iniquity was nearly filled up,-that
if I went on, everlasting wrath and condemnation
from God would be my portion; and I did not
know how soon. I went to bed in order to get
some rest after fatigue, and then to my friend
again. I found him much down in mind; and
what had happened made such an impression,
that we came to the conclusion, that the amend-
ment of our lives was absolutely necessary: but
how to put it in practice we knew not, both of
us being destitute of so much as a profession
of religion; only for form's sake, and to please
men, we sometimes went to a chapel that was in
the house.

try to find out some other way, whereby we might obtain pardon for our sins, and get peace with God. It happened that this Doctor had found in our master's library, Robert Barclay's Apology, which he lent me to read; and when I had perused but a part of it, my understanding was so fully opened, as to the doctrinal part of Friends' principles, that, from that time to the present day, I have never had a doubt concerning their truth; and my friend was of the same opinion;-but it brought us into a great strait. We saw they were right, but the way appeared so narrow, that as yet we could not think of so much as even attempting to walk in it. But God, whose eyes run to and fro in the earth, beWe began to consult what methods to take to holding the evil and the good in all mankind, put those good resolutions in practice; we sought saw our weaknesses, and the strength of our to obtain a state of righteousness by walking in enemies. Many Scriptures opening clear to our the way which led to it, to the best of our know- understandings, for our comfort and encourageledge; we looked into the Scriptures; inquired ment, we were a little strengthened in our resoconcerning the principles and doctrines of reli-lutions to leave all and follow the Lord in His gion, and the Holy One of Israel who thus led own way; and I was very sincere and earnest in us to seek Him, did soon perform his promise in the work. My nights were often spent in waithelping us to find Him who is "the Author and Fin-ing on the Lord in stillness and quietness of isher of the faith of all who truly believe in Him." The family doctor (Heathcote) was with us about that time; he was a Quaker by profession, and one of whom we had taken much notice. His conversation was sober and pure, but we thought him too full of self-righteeusness because he would speak of the peace and satisfaction he felt, and would recommend us to wait upon the Lord in stillness, for wisdom and counsel. This was such a mystery to us, that we believed nothing of it; but the Lord, who regarded us, furnished him with suitable answers to all our subtle questions. Nothing, or very little, did I then know of the Quakers' principles. I thought them a foolish, mistaken people, and rather despised thau hated them. Now the Lord, who would do us good, condescended in his love to undeceive us as to the Doctor, in the following manner :-I had brought occasionally into our company, a man who I thought was able to puzzle him, who asked him this question,-" Do you believe if you should die within a few minutes, you should be saved?" The Doctor considering it a very serious query, leaned back in his chair some minutes, quite silent. I felt much concerned in that question, and was ready to eat (as it were) the words, before they came out of his mouth in reply. Sitting uprightly again, he looked solidly, and cheerfully answered: "If I were to die now, I feel satisfied in my mind that the Lord would receive me in His mercy," (or to this effect.) I said to myself: "If this be true, and such a state could be attained by me, it is worth the world and all things in

it."

Now, although our past sins were become such

mind, which the Lord was often pleased to give
me, frequently bringing to my remembrance my
former experience; so that I witnessed the truth
of that saying of Christ: "When the Comforter
doth come, he shall bring all things to your re-
membrance, whatsoever I have said unto you."
Thus I was made sensible of His kindness, in
visiting me even in my childhood. These things
were clearly brought to the view of my under-
standing; and in my waitings on the Lord, times
and places were set before me when and where
iniquity prevailed, as if it had been but yester-
day. Thus the Lord reasoned with me, gave me
understanding, and won upon my spirit by His
great love and condescension, so that a desire
was begot in my heart to follow Him; and for a
trial of my obedience, He gave me this word,
which lives on my spirit-" Cease to do evil."
Under this exercise, I was as one dumb before
Him, who opened my heart to say: "Lord, thou
hast bid me 'cease to do evil;' how can that be?
Thou knowest all my former resolutions come to
nothing, and I am as dust before thee, wherein
there is no strength. Oh! do thou manifest thy
power, that my soul may be obedient to thy will."
After this supplication in soul, I was still awhile,
when on a sudden I became as one in a trance,
and my spirit was carried into a place that was
very glorious, where a voice of praising God was
heard. I was willing to have staid there; but
after some time, I heard a voice saying,
"This
is the power that overcometh the world, which
those that follow me truly shall enjoy, and be
clothed in it."

None but sensible souls can understand how I

was affected with this great condescension of the Everlasting God, to so wretched a creature as I then was, for I was in great distress; but God findeth a way to help such. In confidence of which, my heart was open to say: "O Lord! for a token of thy faithfulness, and that thou wilt be with me; help me, and give me victory over this evil;"-meaning that which had the greatest place in my heart.

analytical, he added great industry; and what he
deemed worthy of study at all he studied thorough-
ly. The range of his attainments, too, was varied,
and he had roamed largely over the wide-spread
field of physical science. Both varied and ac-
curate as were his attainments, there was a beau-
tiful simplicity and modesty so blended with
them, that no one ever could suspect him of feel-
ing his superiority in learning over those with
whom he mingled. He had not studied for os-
tentatious display, but for usefulness in his sta-
tion. The strong trait in his character was bis
indomitable energy. In his small and feeble
frame there was combined an iron will, a giant
power of resolute purpose. Impulsive, ardent
as he was by nature, one might have expected
that his would be just the disposition to leap pre-
maturely to conclusions; but a very slight ac-

Now what shall I say to extol the mercy and wonderful love of God? For many months after, I could not accuse myself in thought, word, or deed, in that particular evil. And I stand this day a witness for God, that He is both able and willing to save men from sin. At this time I am made to testify, in His fear, that it was by a measure of the same light and grace which reproved me for my sins, that my understanding was opened, and that I came to witness what I have before writ-quaintance soon proved that such was not his

ten.

[To be continued.]

PHILADELPHIA, THIRD MONTH 14, 1857.

Dr. Elisha Kent Kane, the Arctic Explorer from whose interesting work we have made some extracts—died at Havana, where he was residing on account of ill health on the 16th of Second month, in the 35th year of his age. He was a native of Philadelphia, where he was well known, and beloved by a large circle of friends.

Various public bodies and societies with which he was connected have expressed their appreciation of the worth of the deceased, and we extract from the proceedings of the American Geographical Society, of which he was a member, some remarks of the President, Francis Hawkes, in announcing his death.

habit of mind. Rarely have I seen so much of impulsive warmth blended with the soberness of patient, laborious inquiry, and sound practical FRIENDS' INTELLIGENCER. judgment, as in him. Thus, for instance, the strong conviction he had of the open Polar sea, which he lived long enough to discover, was founded on no hasty or happy guess. In conversations which he held with me on the probabilities of its existence, when our discussion found that he had reasoned out his conclusions turned entirely on scientific considerations, I by a chain of induction almost as strictly severe as mathematical demonstration; indeed, part of his process was mathematical. Before he sailed, he told me he was sure there was open water he hoped to be able to tell me he had seen it. around the pole, and that if he lived to return Ie no more proceeded on conjecture merely than did Columbus in his assertion of the existence of our hemisphere. But with these intellectual traits, and with great personal intrepidity, he had There was an overflowing kindliness in his soul a gentleness of heart as tender as a woman's. which stirred up his benevolence to its lowest depths when he encountered human misery, whether of body or mind. He spared not time, nor toil, nor money, to relieve it. I may not violate the sacred confidence of private friendship under any circumstances, and least of all when the grave has for a time sundered the tics which bound us as earthly friends together; but were it lawful to speak all I know on this point, both as his almoner and adviser, I could move your generous sensibilities even to tears, by stories of as pure, disinterested, liberal, self-sacrificing efforts for others, as any it has been my lot to meet with in the records of human benevolence. Alas! my countrymen, what is his early grave but a noble testimonial to his humanity? He is dead himself, because he would snatch others from death.

Gentlemen of the Society:-It becomes my sad duty, as your presiding officer, to bring to your notice the removal, by death, of one of our most distinguished associates. Our friend, Dr. Kane, is no more. I knew him intimately, and the strong bond of our personal friendship, while he lived, prompts me to solicit your indulgence if I depart from the formality of a mere official announcement on this occasion, and render my brief and humble tribute to the worth of a man whom I greatly loved. In my observation of human nature it has seldom fallen to my lot to meet a fellow being possessed of more striking excellences, or in whom there was a combination more rare of seemingly opposite qualities; in him, however, they were all harmoniously blended, and it was precisely this fact which made him to me an object of deep and affection- Another remarkable trait in his character was ate interest. To a fine mind, inquiring and the power he had of commanding and exercising

an irresistible influence over men. You, Sir (Mr. H. Grinnell), can bear witness with me to this. You have seen him when, with gentle firmness, when love and resolution were both unmistakably present, and both marvelously blendedyou have seen him encounter the unequivocal purpose of insubordination and rebellion in the person of the enraged, reckless and desperate seaman who refused obedience, and who possessed a physical power that could have killed him with a blow. You have seen that light, frail frame, that, alas, now sleeps in death, approach with quick, firm step, and with no weapons but such as nature gives, he but fixes his keen eye on the offender, and the clear sound of his voice rings upon the ears, in no tone of passion or anger. He but talks, and there is some strange magic in his manner and his words; for presently the tears begin to roll down the rugged, sun-burnt cheeks of the hardy seaman; he has humanized him by some mysterious power made up of love and reason mixed. Rebellion dies, and in its place is born a reverence and affection so deep, so devoted, that to the end of our dead friend's life, none love him better than the vanquished rebel.

These were some of his qualities as a man. Of what he has done in the cause of science, and of our chosen department in particular, there is but little need that I should speak. In a short career of but 35 years, he has left upon the times in which he lived his impress so indelibly stamped that science numbers him with her martyrs, and will not let his memory die. He has told, too, so beautifully and modestly the story of his last suffering pilgrimage in her cause, and that of benevolence, that his remembrance will be kept green in the land of our fathers as well as in our own; for the English language is our common property, and that which is registered in the literature of that tongue, I love to think, is destined to a long existence and wide diffusion on our globe. Had he done less in science England would not forget him, for his benevolent heart led him to seek the relief of Englishmen, undismayed by the horrors and perils of an Arctic voyage; but what he accomplished in science secured to him the generous tribute of acknowledgment and admiration from England's scientific men. He received there the medal of our sister institution, the Royal Geographical Society, her highest tribute to eminent service in geographical discovery.

And as for ourselves, there is little danger that we shall forget him. He was a noble specimen of man, and he was our countryman. Letters may yield a graceful tribute to his worth in lanfitted to her mournful theme; science may guage rear his monument, and tell the world she weeps over one of her most gifted sons, and this is all right; but there is a more touching tribute to his memory than either of these:

Affection shall tenderly cherish his worth,
And memory deeply engrave it,

Not upon tablets of brass or stone,

But in those fond heart's where best 'twas known."
A fellow voyager of Dr. Kane, (Dr. J. J.
Hayes,) closed a lecture at Pittsburg, last month,
with the following tribute:

"I have thus briefly, ladies and gentlemen,
spoken of the results of this expedition, and I
think I may safely say it will compare favorably
with those of any other of any time. I have al-
ready said that for its existence we are indebted
to the liberality of Mr. Peabody, of London, and
Mr. Grinnell, of New York; but the credit of
its organization, its conduct, its success, and its
ultimate safety, is due to its gallant commander,
Dr. Kane. Standing in the relation to him that
I have for so long a time-my captain through
a long and trying cruise-my comrade through
danger-my friend through suffering-I feel that
it is hardly meet for me to pass a culegium upon
this world-renowned and distinguished man-nor
would I more than merely mention his name in
connection with his great public services, were it
not that he now lies low in a foreign land, his
fiery spirit scarce able to keep the breath of life
within his little prostrate body. But I will not
pause to pay my tribute to his worth and man-
hood. He needs no praise from me. He is be-
yond mere praise. Nothing that I may say can
add to his reputation. No words of mine can
open wider your hearts of genuine sympathy, nor
make you feel more deeply how hard is the fate
that seems so likely ere long to snatch him from
the honors that cluster round him. His name
has become a household word wherever deeds of
manly daring find appreciation. His heart is
warm as the tropic air he now breathes; pure as
the Arctic snows amid which he braved disease,
and death and suffering. His fame is broad as
the wide circle of the Polar summer's sun. His-
tory will record his triumphs, and mankind, in
rendering its verdict upon the generation in which
he lived, will encircle his name with rays of glory
bright as those that beamed upon him from the
Polar star of the Arctic winter."

Such is the testimony of a personal and professional associate, and there are many in this, his native city, who can also bear witness to his nobleness of disposition, his unselfish generosity and his unassuming deportment.

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his mind clear to the last. Closing his eyes, he ceased falls far short of the true number, from visitors to breathe. occasionally omitting to record this item.

He left a widow and four children to mourn his loss. In the death of this Friend, Society deeply feels the bereavement; and also the community, as he was an old resident in this city, whose example showed" his life was in the right."

We publish the following deaths which occurred some time since, at the request of a subscriber.

DIED,-At his residence in Mendon, on the 19th of 4th mo., 1817, WILLIAM WEBSTER, in the 90th year of his age, a member of Rochester Monthly Meeting and Genesee Yearly meeting, a diligent attender of meetings for worship and discipline, an affectionate husband and father, and beloved by his friends and neighbors.

-, At her residence in Elk, Warren Co., Penna., 29th of 12th mo., 1813, SARAH W. POUND, wife of Daniel Pound, and daughter of William and Susannah Webster, aged 49 years, 5 months. She was a member of Collins Monthly Meeting, and Genesee Yearly Meeting, and a bright example in Society. During the latter part of her life, she lived very remotely from the Society of which she was a member, which she felt to be a great privation. Her family sustained a great loss in her removal, for she was an affectionate wife and mother, and a kind neighbor.

-——, Of quick consumption, 27th of 5th mo., 1856, at the residence of her parents, in Porter, Rock Co., Wisconsin, RACHEL POUND, daughter of Jonathan and Deborah Pound, aged 28 years, 9 months. The sweet and pleasant composure of her mind through her illness, was a comfort to those around her. Her upright walking and example were worthy of imitation, and in her removal, her beloved friends have sustained a loss that will be sensibly felt.

For Friends' Intelligencer.

The writer regrets having so long delayed the preparation of the subjoined exhibit of the doings of "The Association of Friends for the Relief of the Sick and Suffering Poor," (more familiarly known as the "Fuel Association,") but believes it still to be in time to claim the attention of such Friends as may not have contributed to the funds of the Association, as ere this article appears in print the Treasury will have become completely exhausted, if not in debt. He knows not how he can better preface the statement, before alluded to, than by referring to the simple and touching appeal inserted in this periodical, page 743 of this volume.

But to return to the Association. One hundred and forty-five tons of coal and twenty-seven cords of wood were distributed at a cost of $758 38.

Of the total number of 544 cases relieved, 83 were reported as being colored persons; while of said total number, 137 were Americans; 333 from Ireland; 29 from other foreign countries, and 45 birth-place not recorded.

Twenty-five individuals were furnished with fuel twice during the season; showing the entire number of heads of families relieved, including the number of married persons to have been 730, which, if added to the number of children reported, will increase the number of known recipients of the bounty of this Association to seventeen hundred and seventy-six; but even this is doubtless considerably less than the real number from omissions before alluded to, and from no record being made of aged persons and other inmates of the families relieved, and of whom there must necessarily be a considerable number.

While speaking of ages it might have been as well to have stated that between 20 and 40 constitute by far the larger proportion of those relieved when taken by classes of 10 years each, viz: between 20 and 30, 121 cases, and between 30 and 40, 132 cases.

The winter of 1845 and '46 was the first season the Association commenced giving out coal systematically, and the following statement possesses considerable interest as showing the disposition of the poor to avail themselves of the advantages presented by its use over that of wood as a fuel. In many instances the latter is used only for want of a suitable stove for the former.

Winter of 1845 and '46,
Winter of 1855 and '56,

Tons of coal. Cords of wood.
88
27

5 145

Showing the increase of the consumption of coal in 11 years to be from 5 to 145 tons. Philadalphia, 3rd month, 1857.

J. M. E.

TO REMOVE BAD ODORS. The Boston Medical Journal mentions the following simple and economical apparatus for overcoming bad odors, and purifying any apartment where the air is loaded with noxious materials. Take one of any of the various kinds of glass lamps-for burning camphene, for example-and fill it with chloric ether, and light the wick. In a few minutes the object will be accomplished. Of the whole number relieved, 211 were mar- In dissecting rooms, in damp, deep vaults where ried women; 22 were single women; 289 were drains allow the escape of offensive gases, in outwidowed, and 22 condition not recorded. Sick-buildings, and in short in any spot where it is ness and infirmity was recorded as existing in desirable to purify the atmosphere, burn one of 118 families, and 108 individuals appear to have these lamps. One tube charged with a wick is been between the ages of 60 and 100 years; sufficient. while 21 of the whole number were over 80, of whom 4 were recorded as being over 90 years of age.

The worst examples in the Society of Friends, are generally among the children of the rich: Ten hundred and forty-six (1016) children There is no greater calamity than that of leaving were recorded as belonging to the families re-children in affluent independence.— Clarkson's lieved, though this statement, it is again thought, Portraiture of Quakerism.

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