First-day, attended meeting in their new meeting-house, the Hicksites keeping possession of that of Friends: about one half of the former meeting, I was informed, remain with Friends.

Fourth-day morning, proceeded to Long the painful task allotted them by the meeting. Island, and attended the adjournment of the Seventh-day, accompanied by my late kind Monthly Meeting of Westbury and Jericho, companion Samuel Wood, we rode to Mamaroheld at the house of John Titus. At this ad-neck, where we were kindly received by our journment a testimony of denial against Elias friend Richard Mott and his wife. Hicks was produced, and twice read over with great deliberation, accompanied, I believe, with feelings of regret on the part of most present, at the necessity of the course the meeting was then about to take: after much time had been spent, the meeting generally uniting in the Fourth-day, attended Purchase meeting, propriety of what had been prepared by the held in a new meeting-house; when the meetcommittee, the clerk was ordered to sign it on ing for worship closed, much business came behalf of the meeting, and two Friends ap- before the Monthly Meeting, which appeared pointed to offer Elias Hicks a copy. I think to be conducted with weight, and in the unity Í may say I never was before at a meeting, of the Spirit; although it was painful to obwhere the issuing of a testimony of denial serve the task many had to perform in treatappeared to excite so much painful sensation, ing with the delinquent members, yet the care or when I have witnessed more solemnity ac-manifested to deal tenderly by all, was very companying the pause which took place, after commendable. this painful task was thus far closed. Fifth-day morning, we returned to New York.

First-day, sat with Friends in their newlyerected meeting-house, the day being rainy the meeting was smaller than usual; we were favoured with a quiet sitting together: the afternoon meeting was pretty well attended, and I believe to many, or most, it was a time of divine favour.

Second-day morning, attended an adjourn ment of the Meeting for Sufferings; from the minutes of which, it appears the troubles of Friends, through the medium of the Hicksite party, are increasing in this Yearly Meeting; but yet it was very consoling to observe Friends so preserved in meekness and resignation to their allotted portion of suffering.

Fifth-day morning, attended Shappaqua Monthly Meeting; which still continues large, and many solid, weighty Friends belong to it; the meeting for worship was held in a store; there was a great deal of business; but, as many hands make light work, Friends were spared that weight of suffering which falls to the lot of some of their brethren.

Sixth-day, attended Amawalk Monthly Meeting, held at Croton; where there is yet left a considerable number of Friends, and amongst these not a few hopeful young people: the meeting held nearly five hours. In going through the Monthly Meetings of this Quarterly Meeting since the separation, I was much comforted in observing the agreeable change that had taken place, both in meetings for worship and discipline; there was none of Fourth-day, 6th of fifth month, 1829, at- that restless, disorderly conduct, which is the tended the Monthly Meeting of New York; fruit of the spirit of insubordination which the meeting for worship was well attended for prevailed in the minds of those who have a week-day meeting, and it was a time in taken their flight: the quietness restored to which I doubt not the minds of many were these meetings is not easily to be described. favoured to know something of the Lord's The meeting for worship and that for discipreparing hand, qualifying them to enter upon pline were seasons, in which Divine goodness the weighty concerns of the Society committed in mercy condescended to extend his arm of to their charge; the great load of business in all-sufficient help, whereby Friends were comconsequence of the separation, and the feel-forted together, and afresh encouraged to reings of sorrow evidenced in the minds of many, new their covenants. Before the closing minat the necessity there was for the meeting to ute was read, desires were feelingly expressed draw the line of the discipline over such as by different Friends, that it might be a day were their relatives, and at one time their bo-long remembered by them. som friends, called for much sympathy.

First-day, attended the meeting at Peekskill, Fifth-day, attended the Monthly Meeting at which was held in a Friend's house. Many Flushing on Long Island, which is held in a of the serious, respectable inhabitants gave us private-house, the Hicksites keeping possession their company; the meeting was conducted of the meeting-house of Friends; strength in much quiet, and, I believe, it proved a time was mercifully vouchsafed to this little com- of comfort and encouragement to seeking pany, to give timely attention to the cases of minds. those who had seceded; no disposition that I

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Friends left there; many not in profession with our religious Society attended: my mind being relieved from the exercise I was under when entering the house, I said, it is enough, and as much as the poor, unworthy instrument is to look for.

were nearly brought to a close, I felt it right for me to inform the meeting to this effect.

First-day, Friends occupied the usual meeting-room and basement story; both of which meetings were well attended and quietly conducted. Second-day, the Yearly Meeting for transacting the general concerns of the Society commenced, which was held in the basement story, the women occupying the meetingroom. The men's meeting was large: divers

Lord, in again permitting us to sit down together, free from that spirit of contention and tumult with which aforetime these meetings had been tried. The Yearly Meeting continued by adjournments from day to day until seventh-day, when it closed under a very precious solemnity, which favour not being at our command, feelings of gratitude were the clothing of our minds.

Third-day, we rode to Pleasant-valley, where there still remain one family and a few individuals with Friends; those remaining at Poughkeepsie and this place, now unite in making up one meeting. Having felt draw-testimonies were borne to the goodness of the ings in my mind to sit with Friends here; on our arrival I was informed the Hicksites, hearing of my intentions, came forward, and informed Friends, the doors of the meetinghouse would be open; as no other place could be found so suitable, Friends gave notice of the meeting to be held there this evening. At first hearing of this circumstance, I felt placed in a trying situation; but notice having been given, and it being late in the day, and considering that the house was the property of Friends and not of the Hicksites, my mind settled down quietly under this unexpected circumstance. The meeting was largely attended by those of other societies, also by many of the Hicksites: it was conducted with much quiet, and was, I hope, profitable to some present.

Fifth-day, attended Monthly Meeting at Creek, which was held in their commodious new meeting-house. Although this meeting has experienced a great stripping, yet it was an encouraging prospect to behold, how the hands of the few left were strengthened for the labour which falls to their lot.

First-day, our morning and afternoon meetings were attended by many serious persons not in profession with Friends, and they were owned by the good presence of the Great Head of the church, Christ Jesus.

Second-day, the 1st of sixth month, I left New York, and went on board the steam-boat for Newport on Rhode Island, in New England. Fifth-day, attended meeting; the morning being wet, the meeting was small. Firstday, attended the meeting of Friends held on this island; it was large, and was attended by persons not in profession with our religious Society: it proved a quiet, solemn meeting. Second-day morning, we crossed another ferry, about two miles over; the weather being very foggy, crossing these ferries appeared formi

Fourth-day, attended the week-day meeting, held at Western; a considerable number not in profession with Friends, gave us their company.

Sixth-day, attended the Monthly Meeting for Nine Partners, held in one of the school-dable. rooms. Friends here are greatly reduced, and, it would seem, almost ready to cast away the shield of faith, as if it had never been anointed, and to sink under their discourage- First-day, this meeting was attended by ments, and the perplexing and trying circum- many not in profession with our Society, stances in which they are involved through whose solid and weighty deportment, manithe Hicksite party; who are annoying, in fested a sense of the importance of the great every way they possibly can, the Yearly duty of thus coming together; I felt well satMeeting's institution here, for the education isfied that my lot had been cast amongst of the youth. I have not attended a Monthly Friends of this meeting. Fifth-day, walked Meeting of this Yearly Meeting, which has a to South Kingston, and attended the mid-week greater claim on the sympathy, and needed more the help of Friends: encouragement was held out to the few faithful members left, that they might be willing to make use of the little strength they had, as the only way to know an increase.

Seventh-day, 23d of fifth month, 1829, attended the first sitting of the Select Yearly Meeting of New York, which was large, considering the mournful schism which had taken place within its borders. Apprehending my services amongst Friends on this continent

meeting there; this is a small meeting of Friends, but being attended by many not in membership, we had a considerable gathering; my faith being at a very low ebb, I found it hard work to rise upon my feet, and attempt to obtain relief for my exercised mind; the meeting settled down in quiet, under which we were favoured to separate. Sixth-day morning, I returned to Newport, and the next day rode to Portsmouth, to attend the Select Yearly Meeting held there: here I met with my country folks, George and Ann Jones. In

the afternoon I attended the Meeting for Sufferings; divers subjects of importance were weightily considered.

make a few morning calls, but had not proceeded far from my quarters, before a Friend came in search of me, with the unexpected information, that a small sloop would sail for Nantucket in about half an hour: although I would have chosen a larger vessel, I feared the consequences of refusing this opportunity. The wind had been very tempestuous, in consequence of which the ocean was greatly agi. tated, and our vessel being small, her bow frequently pitched deep into the water, whereby we were much tossed to and fro, but were favoured to land safely in the evening.

First-day, attended meeting at Portsmouth; the number of carriages and horses at the meeting-house at an early hour was great; the house soon became crowded with Friends and others, and very many were obliged to remain out of doors for want of room in the house. Through the prudent care of the door-keepers, the meeting was held in much quiet, compared with what was the case the preceding year; and although it lasted long, yet the people quietly kept their seats until Fifth-day, attended the Monthly Meeting, the close. The afternoon meeting was also held in the South meeting-house; there now very large, and was preserved in quiet; testi- being only one Monthly Meeting on this monies were borne by divers Friends, and the island. It being known to some Friends that language of supplication and thanksgiving there was an aged man present, formerly a uttered, and there was good cause for the en- resident on the island, who had joined the couraging hope, that it was a day of renewed Hicksites in the state of New York, request visitation to some of our numerous company. was made that the meeting should be select; Second-day, 15th of sixth month, Friends this request was again and again repeated met at Newport, when the Yearly Meeting for without effect. At last he stood up, saying, the general concerns of the Society in New he supposed he was the person alluded to, England commenced; and after adjourning pleading his right to sit; yet informed Friends from day to day, closed its sittings on fifth-if it was the mind of the majority of the day evening.

meeting he would quit. Many Friends stood up and requested him so to do, but it soon became manifest that he had already made a party on the island, who favoured his principles, these pleaded for his remaining. Friends continued to urge his leaving, which he now refused to do, finding he had a party in the

Seventh-day, attended Monthly Meeting at Westport, which was large, a number of hopeful young people making a part of it. In the afternoon I visited a Friend, a minister, who had long remained at home under great depression of mind. I endeavoured, in as tender a way as possible, to arouse him, believ-meeting to support him in staying. Friends, ing discouragement was the chief cause which deprived his friends of his company at their meeting viewing the sorrowful situation this dear Friend had slidden into, strong cries were raised in my heart to the Lord to be preserved from thus giving way, to whatever sufferings of body my getting out to meetings might expose me.

First-day morning, attended meeting at New Bedford the afternoon meeting was large; the calming influence of Divine love was mercifully extended towards us; I hope it proved a profitable meeting to some. Thirdday, attended the Select Preparative Meeting, which was small; a good degree of concern was manifested for the welfare of this part of the body, and the meeting closed under a feeling of thankfulness for the comfortable quiet which had been spread over us. Fourth-day, having a prospect of attending the Monthly Meeting of Nantucket, and the wind continuing contrary for the packets to return, both of which were on the Nantucket side, I felt tried lest I should not be able to reach the island in time; yet under these discouraging prospects, a hope at times would cross my mind, that the way would yet open for me. I set out to

not being willing to resort to force, adjourned until the afternoon, requesting the door-keepers to keep the meeting select. They were fearful he would give them trouble at the ensuing Quarterly Meeting; but finding he could make so little way here, he left the island.

First-day morning, attended the South, and in the afternoon the North meeting, which last was large for an afternoon meeting; both, I hope it may be acknowledged, were profitable seasons to some of us.

Fourth-day, attended the Quarterly Select Meeting; it was to me a low, trying time, the harp continuing, through the whole of the meeting, as on the willows. Fifth-day, the Quarterly Meeting for the general concerns of the Society commenced; the meeting for worship was attended by a considerable number of those not in profession with Friends; the meeting for discipline was quietly conducted, Friends appearing to move along harmoniously in the business.

Sixth-day morning, 4th of seventh month, went on board one of the packets, in company with divers other Friends, and after a passage of ten hours, we landed at New Bedford.

First-day, attended meeting at Allen's-neck.

but the way never clearly opened in my mind before this morning to sit with them. Accompanied by my kind friend Samuel Emlen, we crossed the river Delaware, and proceeded to a farm-house on the banks of another river, where the meeting of Friends of Bristol is now held: the number in attendance at the meeting was considerable, many not profess ing with Friends making a part of our company. I hope I was not out of my place in yielding to this apprehended duty. We had intended being at the afternoon meeting at Burlington in due time; but when we reached the ferry, the boat was on the other side of the river, and having to wait its return, we were not able to accomplish our object until half an hour after the time of meeting; but being conscious we had done our best for a timely attendance, we went into meeting.

I would gladly have proceeded for New York, First-day morning; I had often been led to but I feared omitting this meeting; the day sympathize with the few Friends left at Brisbeing wet, the meeting was smaller than usual. tol, deprived as they have been by the followMy service this day was to labour with an in-ers of Elias Hicks, of their meeting-house; dividual present, who had been favoured with a precious Divine visitation, and had given proof to his Friends of having joined in with it, by running well for a time, manifesting by his conduct that there had been a giving in his name to follow Christ; but he had broken his goodly resolutions, and his conduct bespoke a language, as if he repented of what had been done. I endeavoured to lay before him the sorrowful state into which he had fallen, both as it respected his own soul's salvation, and the influence which his example might have over others, and earnestly besought him to be willing to renew his covenant with the Lord his God, if so be his lengthened mercy still awaited his acceptance. I found it very hard work to obtain full relief to my own mind on this very gloomy subject. After the meeting closed, a Friend informed me, that an individual, who sat in the gallery near me, who was once an approved minister, had lost his standing, swerved into a contentious spirit, and become tinctured with the Hicksite principles.

Third-day, I proceeded to Providence, where I was kindly received again by my hospitable friend Moses Brown. Fourth-day, attended meeting at the school, and the day following the usual meeting held there, which was small; the meeting separated under a covering of solemnity, which is very precious. Seventh-day, I went on board the steam-boat for New York, which place we reached early on first-day morning. I sat with Friends in this city this morning; the meeting was very large, as was the case also in the afternoon; the quietness restored to Friends in these meetings is, I believe, felt as a fresh cause for gratitude.

Second-day afternoon, attended a burial: the Hicksites having taken possession of the burial-ground, Friends were obliged to apply to them for leave to inter the body; several of them attended at the house and grave-side, but no interruption took place from their preachers, although there were one or more present.

Second-day, in company with several Friends, I went on board the steam-boat for Philadelphia. Third-day, attended the Northern District Preparative Meeting, which, after a time of close exercise, I was favoured to leave with a peaceful mind.

Fourth-day, attended Twelfth street Monthly Meeting, and the next day Arch street Preparative Meeting. My mind had for some time past been exercised with apprehensions that it would be required of me, before I left this continent, to attempt a visit to the stateprison in the city, and also the House of Refuge; but the way not clearly opening for it until now, I consulted a few Friends on the subject, and they undertook to make arrangements for the visits to take place on the morrow.

First-day morning, accompanied by my kind friends, Thomas Stewardson and Philip Garrett, we proceeded to the state-prison. We were shown to the place set apart for religious worship; the prisoners, about three hundred, were then assembled: the meeting was orderly conducted, and when it closed the prisoners quietly departed, and placed themselves about the yard. I gave them each my hand, most of whom appeared to receive it affectionately. In the afternoon we attended the House of Refuge, where we met with about eighty-four males and twenty-five females; the managers

Fourth-day, attended the Monthly Meeting of Westbury and Jericho, held at John Titus's; although these two meetings have been so stripped as to make it necessary to unite them into one Monthly Meeting, yet there still ap-appeared to manifest a lively interest in the pears to be a respectable number of well-concerned Friends to support the meeting: in the evening we returned to New York.

Sixth-day morning, I left New York, by steam-boat, for Burlington, in New Jersey.

welfare of the institution: earnest were my desires that they might not grow weary in a steady attention to this good work. The children were assembled in a room set apart as a place of worship: the quiet, orderly sit

ting of both sexes did them great credit. This, I understood, was the first meeting Friends had had in this institution.

of their worship had been over an hour and a half; and according to their usual practice, it being the only day the officers and keepers of the prison could be at home with their families and attend their own meetings, they were discharged from their duty, and the prisoners locked up in their cells, until the return of the

Second-day morning, 26th of seventh month, 1829, representatives from all the Yearly Meetings on this continent, assembled at Arch street meeting-house, as a committee to take into consideration the general state of the So-keepers in the evening. This seemed to foreciety; from the weighty deliberation with which the subjects were entered upon, and the harmony which prevailed, I considered it a favour to have the privilege of being present. Third-day, attended North meeting, which was large. Fourth-day morning, attended Pine street meeting; after the meeting for worship, the Monthly Meeting was held: these meetings were owned by the Great Master, and proved, I doubt not, times of comfort and consolation to drooping minds.

Fifth-day, sat with the meeting of conference, in which I was comforted under a sense that we were yet favoured, as a Society, with an evidence, that the Lord our God has not forgotten to be gracious to us, but is still offering his aid in rebuilding the waste places, and repairing the breaches which sin has made in our walls.

Seventh-day morning, 1st of eighth month, after taking an affectionate leave of my kind friend Thomas Stewardson and family, with many other Friends who felt very near to me, I went on board the steam-boat for New York; where we were favoured to arrive safely that evening.

close all expectation of seeing them, yet I thought I felt as if the governor expressed himself with feelings of regret. I was not a little tried, but endeavouring to keep in the quiet, a ray of hope sprang up in my mind, with a caution, not easily to abandon my prospect. It appeared to me the next expedient I must try was, to inquire of the governor if any time next day could be allowed me to have a meeting with the prisoners, adding, we should be willing to wait such time as might be thought the most suitable. On my putting this question to him, he made a pause, and then replied, it was a serious thing to stop five hundred men from their labour for an hour; but it may not be time lost: adding, they shall not, therefore, return to their work after breakfast, and if you will come to the prison about eight o'clock in the morning, I will have the prisoners assembled in the galleries,-a chapel not yet having been erected for the purpose of Divine worship. Matters being thus arranged, we hired a small vessel to take us across the Croton bay, to the house of the widow of Robert Underhill, where we took up our abode for the night.

Second-day morning, the sons of our kind landlady took us over Croton bay, accompa nying us to the prison; a short time after our arrival there, we were informed the prisoners were ready to receive us: upwards of five hundred were collected in four galleries, two on our right hand and two on our left; a large platform stood in the centre, on which seats were placed for us; these galleries, we understood, were well constructed for hearing. The

The new penitentiary of Sing Sing had for a long time so fastened on my mind, that I found I must now do my part toward making a visit to the prisoners there, otherwise I believe the way will not clearly open for my departure from this land on seventh-day next, as I have been in hopes of doing. To effect this, I found it was necessary for me to exert myself. My kind friends Samuel Wood and William Waring did what they could in the city for that purpose; but it appeared, if lib-prisoners stood in great order, and after a erty to make the visit was obtained, it rested suitable pause, in fear and trembling I rose on very much with the governor of Sing Sing, my feet, beseeching my Divine Master to prewhich was thirty miles from New York: there serve me from uttering a word, unless given was the uncertainty, when we reached there, me by him, that might have a tendency in the of being allowed the privilege of seeing the least degree to wound any mind, which was prisoners; but as I could see no way for me, in the way to be healed soundly without inbut to make every effort for its accomplish- strumental interference. I anticipated oppoment, and my said friends kindly offering to sition in the minds of some of the prisoners, accompany me, we proceeded, on first-day but such feelings were not manifested; and I morning, for Sing Sing;-this day appearing felt nothing but openness to receive what I had to me the most suitable time to see the prison- to communicate; quietness prevailed until noers, who on other days are occupied in labour. tice was given for the prisoners to retire, and We had procured a letter of introduction from I felt truly thankful this engagement was, I a person of some account in the city of New hope, well got through. I would gladly have York, and when the governor had read it, and given the prisoners my hand, but fearing lest heard from me my errand, he told us the time I should exceed the bounds of the liberty