this place. Before these men left, we proposed a meeting, which was approved of.

"22nd, third-day.-I feel placid and quiet in my present circumstance; let us then wait for further manifestations of our heavenly Father's will, and when favoured with them, cheerfully obey. We had an opportunity with this family after we dined, and proceeded two miles, to what is called the Checkered Inn, where the meeting was held in a large upper chamber. It was filled with people, and was a satisfactory time, manifestly so, by what was expressed at the close, as also the affectionate behaviour of the people. The two friendly men who visited us last evening obtained this place to hold the meeting, and it evidently appeared they took much pains to get their neighbours together.

"23rd.-To Cambridge meeting, held in a school house, which was but a low time. We had a sitting with this family and then rode to J. Dillingham's, at Easton, and lodged.

"24th. The remains of an ancient Friend named Gifford, were buried before the meeting at Easton. The company came into the meeting, which was mostly made up of Friends, and it was a good time. We returned to J. Dillingham's, and had a comfortable sitting with his large family in the evening, and felt much united to both parents and children.

"25th.-Crossed the river and attended meeting at Saratoga, held for Friends only, which was a singular time.

"26th, seventh-day. We rode to Troy: we were informed that twenty-six years ago, there was only the ferry house and another in Troy.

27th, first-day. To meeting in Troy; and my mind singularly exercised with fears that all present did not walk and act in the true faith once delivered to the saints, and had a relieving time. At the close we appointed a public meeting, to be held at six o'clock; which was an unsettled, trying, dull one to me-1 felt entirely shut up. If another shall come in his own name, him ye will receive.' "28th. We could not get off according to expectation and desire this morning, and so staid until after dinner, before which had a religious opportunity with J. G. Proceeded to Albany, where a clever little company assembled in the evening, and we encouraged them to consider whether it would not be right to sit together, and keep up a meeting in this place.

"29th. After breakfast crossed the river at Albany and rode to Henry Marriott, Jr.'s, about twenty miles, and after a religious opportunity proceeded to Klinykill.

cey's, and after a religious time with this large family returned to Henry Marriott's and lodged; here we had a religious opportunity before we retired.

"31st.-Went to Hudson meeting, which was a solid, comfortable season.

"Eleventh month 2nd.-Susanna Horne and companions set off for Nine Partners. I tried it until our chaise was brought to the door, and did not feel easy to leave this town. After they left me we crossed the river to Athens, and went to John Alsop's: whilst sitting there my thoughts were turned to another family whose names I had heard mentioned, and was free to go, and so went on from place to place, until we visited all the families except one, being twelve in number.

"3rd, first-day.-To meeting, and had a satisfactory, open time, much as last fifthday. After dinner went to visit the halt and maimed.

"On the 4th, accompanied by several Friends, we rode to Henry Hull's, and on the 5th attended the select meeting at Nine Partners, where we met with David Sands and wife. It was a low time with me on the way to meeting this morning, but I was raised up before it closed; dear David being favoured to speak feelingly to my state, and I thought to my companion, Susanna Horne's also, whom we met again at this place. Dined at Isaac Thorn's, and afterwards paid a visit to the Yearly meeting boarding school; went through the different rooms among the children, and had a meeting with them and the family in the evening.

"6th, fourth-day.-To Nine Partners quarterly meeting, which was a favoured, good time throughout.

"7th.-To Stanford, to Henry Hull's, and walked to meeting, which was a remarkable time of instruction and favour,-back and dined, and drank tea at John Hull's, with many Friends, and afterwards had a religious opportunity.

8th. The quarterly meeting at Stanford was a remarkably favoured time.

"9th. To an appointed meeting at Pleasant Valley, which was small, but a favoured season.

"10th. To meeting at Poughkeepsie, which was held in an upper room in a dwelling house. In the evening to an appointed meeting in the court house, which was large, and a quiet favoured season.

11th. This morning David Sands and wife accompanied us to Marlborough, where we had a satisfactory meeting.

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two miles.

“16th.—Set off about day light on our journey. At Sussex court house we got directions about the way, which appeared not to be correct. We got lost in the woods, and after riding several miles out of our way, we met two men, who directed us across the country to an inn, where we were set right, and arrived at our friend E. Wilson's, at Hardwick, near dusk. This may be received as a favour throughout; for if we had tarried in the morning one hour, and the same circumstance happened, we might have been in the woods all night.

17th, first-day. To meeting at Hardwick, which was larger than I expected, and an open, encouraging time; several, after meeting, appeared glad to see me. We went home with G. Wilson.

"18th.-Arose before day, and after we had eaten, had a comfortable, encouraging time with this lovely family. We moved on and got to our friend Henry Clifton's, at Kingwood, about sunset. We rode through that part of the country which David Brooks and I did thirty years ago. I remembered the stop we made at Watson's, whose house stood on a hill, and before the door a very fine spring issued: this was the place I first ventured to go down in awful supplication in public. The precious feelings I had at that time, are remembered by me this day, and how marvellously I have been led about since; I am not worthy,' said Jacob, on his journey back to his father's house; and so said I.

"19th.-Some more light, ease and comfort this morning. It was in Bucks county I began in the work of the ministry, and then came to this place; a little similar to Elisha following Elijah. The Lord preserve my dear aged friend and brother, David Brooks, unto the end, and protect me in and through

"20th.-To Benjamin Clark's, Stonybrook; rode about thirty miles in the rain.

"21st.-To Stonybrook meeting, which was a close, searching time. Dear Susanna Horne prayed for them, and on the whole it was satisfactory. In the evening had a religi. ous opportunity: the Lord is to be waited on for fulfilling his own will and purpose.

"22nd.-To Dr. Taylor's, accompanied by Benjamin Clark; here we met a kind re ception. It is a day of exercise, having written home respecting an opening to engage in a family visit in the Northern district.

"23rd.—To meeting at East Branch, [Rob bins']; a favoured time. B. Clark staid with us, and I thought, had a good time near the close; indeed, the meeting throughout was to my admiration.

"24th, first-day.-To Crosswicks meeting, and favoured with an open season, to satis faction. Second and third-days, attended Bur lington quarterly meeting, and on fourth-day evening arrived at my own habitation, a little after night, and found my family in health."

In the twelfth month of this year, he visited the families of the Northern district monthly meeting, to which he belonged, in company with his friend Susanna Horne; and after this was accomplished, a similar visit was made to the families of Philadelphia monthly meeting, both of which were to the peace of his own mind, and the edification of the visited.

He remarks, in relation to these visits; "0 the deep descendings I have experienced this last winter, both on my bed and in families, and since. Whilst sitting in one of them, about third month 26th, of this year, 1812, the very same prospects respecting the renew. ings of hostilities on the continent of Europe, opened and spread over my exercised mind, as did in the last conflict with Austria, fourth month 2nd, 1809; and I know not how to record it better, than to transcribe what Ezekiel mentions: Also, son of man, appoint thee two ways, that the sword of the king of Babylon may come: both twain shall come forth out of one land: and choose thou a place, choose it at the head of the way to the city,' &c, &c, to the end."

Fifth month 12th, first-day, 1812.-He thus writes; "The descendings of my soul into darkness and the deeps, has been humblingly great, and my trials such, as almost to induce me to entertain a belief I am for saken. I have queried again and again, why

"Thy letter came to hand this day, and after perusing it, I felt a portion of the same freedom thou expressed, to set down and answer it; for as in a glass face answers to face, so doth the heart of man to man; such salutations proceeding from exercised children in the heavenly Father's family, brought forth by and through many baptisms, cannot fail to unite. I have looked back at the little visit paid you at West-town with sweetness, and the opportunity of expressing what impressed my mind in thy school room; and finding soon afterwards I was not mistaken, is one more seal, added to others, graciously vouchsafed me. I rejoiced over thee in thy appearance in the meeting and afterwards, as much as I could have done for a new born babe; yes, more so; and as I perceive, by thy plaintive letter, thou art desirous of being preserved so as to abide in that lot which thy divine Master may apportion thee, and I have no doubt of the sincerity of thy humbled soul, it arises in my heart to encourage thee to be faithful; remembering, that it is the faithful who are to abound with blessings. Remem ber, dear child, in all thy movements in so weighty a work, how it was with thee that day, what carefulness to move aright. Well then, be watchful, be vigilant; wait in the assemblies of the Lord's people for the same renewed touches of that live coal; and after thou hast, through holy help, turned the fleece and tried it both wet and dry, and feels the evidence of the requiring, then hesitate no longer, and even if thy going forth in the work may be in fear and trembling-words thus spoken will reach the witness in others, and by faithfulness thy gift will be enlarged; and when it is so, render all the praise to the great and bountiful giver: seek his praise, and not the praise of men. May the Lord preserve thee in humility, reverence and fear, all the days of thy life; so wilt thou have occasion to bless his holy Name. This is written with fear and care, by no means to exalt the creature; but that, as expressed above, thou may be kept in lowliness and fear. So craves for himself, and for thee, thy affectionate and sympathizing friend,

"THOMAS SCATTERGOOD."

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of the yearly meeting, the several sittings of which he had attended until fourth-day even ing; and in conversation with his son he expressed his satisfaction in believing, that so far it had been owned by the overshadow. ing of heavenly good, which he hoped might continue to be the case to the end; adding, though I cannot be with you personally, my mind will be there, with desires that best wis dom may direct you." He made inquiry res pecting a subject pending in the yearly meet ing, which occasioned much exercise to his mind, and remarked, "I fear there is too much of a disposition in many Friends of the present day, to have liberty, and to trample under foot the testimonies and judgment of our worthy predecessors."

On sixth-day evening the yearly meeting closed; and he inquired cheerfully how the several subjects which had engaged its atten tion since he left it, had been disposed of; and manifested his satisfaction in hearing, especi ally that our testimony against distilling or using spirituous liquors had been revived, and claimed weighty attention.

On seventh-day, a friend sitting by his bed side, expressed that he felt his mind covered with a calming and peaceful solemnity; on which Thomas took him by the hand and replied, "so do I-my mind is centered in quiet, peaceful resignation."

A friend calling to see him, in whom he was much interested, he expressed his satis faction in seeing her; saying, "I have much desired thy preservation every way. I hope thou wilt be preserved in the innocency and sweetness." Upon her remarking, that the great Shepherd of Israel was near him, and she believed would be to the end, he replied with much animation, "He is near me-l feel quiet and sweet."

Although his weakness had much increased, so that he was scarcely able to help himself, yet he wished to sit up out of bed;-and though the exertion evidently fatigued him, yet he felt the change to be reviving to him. He took food with a good relish, and passed the night without any apparent change for the worse, until near morning, when one of those sinking spells came on, which are so common in this disease.

One or other of his physicians were with him pretty constantly through first-day the 24th, and all was done for his relief which their skill and judgment dictated; but his constitution was unable to sustain the load of disease, and respond favourably to the reme

join the righteous of every generation, it will be enough." Shortly after he said, "I don't know that I have much to say for myself; I leave it to the Lord, the Shepherd that sleepeth not by day, nor slumbereth by night, who watcheth over his children, and over his flock." On taking some drink, he remarked; "A cup of cold water in the name of a disciple is pleasant;" and presently after, "I hope a righteous generation will be raised up and preserved as a seed." Remaining a little while in silence, he added; "O, if we can but be favoured to take some of this love with us." "I have been thinking of Josiah Bunting; and hope and believe he made a good end-it is the end crowns all-I have nothing to boast of."

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for; but reviving a little he said, "I do not expect I am going now, that is, suddenly,-if so, it is hid from me among the rest of the Lord's secrets. I have been baptized into many low places and raised up again."

After some time of silence, and when very near his close, he said with some emphasis, "I will lead them"-and again "O, who will stand?" He peacefully departed about twenty minutes after seven o'clock in the evening, (24th of fourth month, 1814,) in the 66th year of his age-having endeavoured to serve his generation according to the will of God, and been faithful in the occupancy of the gift bestowed upon him, we have the consoling assurance, that he is numbered among those at the right hand, and has received the welcome sentence, "enter thou into the joy of thy Lord."

The following brief notice of GEORGE WHITEHEAD, is taken chiefly from the Testimony respecting him, given by the monthly meeting of Devonshire house, in London, of which he was a member.

He was born at Sun Bigs, in the parish of Orton, in Westmoreland, about the year 1636, and was educated at a grammar school in that neighbourhood; where he appears to have made such progress in his literary pursuits, as to have been employed for some time as a tutor. His parents had a view to educating him for the office of a minister in the Established Church, and his religious disposition and inVOL. VIII.-No. 6.

quiring mind no doubt raised their sanguine hopes of his fitness for the office. In his seventeenth year, however, he embraced the opinions of the then universally despised Quakers; and in the following year he went forth, travelling on foot, to preach the Truth in several of the midland counties, and on one occasion nearly all the persons composing a meeting which he was addressing, were convinced through his lively testimony and prayer.

"He was one," says the document referred to, "whom the Lord had fitly qualified and prepared by his divine power and Holy Spirit, for that work whereunto he was called,

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