enter upon the service, and to visit the Meetings | only as those see who walk in a dark night with for Discipline, and render such advice and assistance as they may be enabled.

The subject of the entire equality of Men's and Women's Meetings in the administration of Discipline was weightily considered, and the subject was referred to the Yearly Meeting for further consideration. JESSE HOLMES.

West Liberty, Iowa, 9th mo. 20th, 1867.

From "Talks with my Pupils."
RELATIONS WITH SERVANTS.

a lantern, which throws the light a short distance straight before them, so that they are quite blind to any thing bearing on their course that should induce them to alter it. In such cases you must condescend, if condescension it be, to reason with them, and endeavor to enlighten them.

of her temper-nor broad and comprehensive
views of duty in those who are necessarily nar-
row minded through a want of that enlargement,
which can come only from education. I had in
my service many years an excellent woman, so
perfectly faithful and reliable, so unfailing in
her routine of duties, that she perpetually re-
minded me of the following stanza in a hymn
which I learned when I was a little child :
"So, like the sun, would I fulfil

The business of the day,
Begin my work betimes, and still

March on my heavenly way."

Being generally children in knowledge, they should be treated, in some respects, as we treat children-much of whose wrong-doing comes from thoughtlessness, and confused indefiuite In connection with our relations with the pзrceptions of right and wrong. We make alpoor, it may not be out of place to speak of lowance for the sick, the lame, and the blind, those which we should hold to servants. As forbearing to require from them that for which young ladies, you may have some responsibili- their peculiar condition unfits them. We should ties in regard to them-as married women, you make equal allowance for moral and intellectual must have some of them in your care and keep-infirmities, and, therefore, not expect a proper ing, on whom you, in your turn, will be depend-use of reason in one who has never been led to ent for very important services to yourself. use her reasoning powers-habitual self-control Here, again, as in every other department of in one never trained in the proper government human life, a mode of proceeding based upon truly Christian principles is the only right, and, therefore, the only successful mode. Let those who serve you see that you take a real, friendly interest in them, as your fellow-creatures, as belonging to the great human family; that you care for their comfort; that you are sorry for their trials and misfortunes, their pains and their sicknesses; that you are willing, in all emergencies, to aid them with your counsel; in short, that they are embraced within the circle of your sympathies, instead of being regarded as mere soulless machines, contrived for your benefit, which have no sensitiveness, and can bear any amount of hard usage and indifference. Be patient with their failings, their infirmities, their shortcomings. Is it not often true that we demand a more thorough performance of duty from our servants than from ourselves; and that we blame them for faults occasionally committed, that we are ourselves habitually guilty of? For instance, I have known one whose besetting sin it was to forget, all the day through, things that ought to be remembered, bring tears to the eyes of a sensitive girl, in On such occasions it was my habit to wait waiting at dinner, by a stern reproof adminster- until she had returned to better temper, someed, because, when he came to it later than the times until the following day, and then set the rest of the family, she forgot to put a hot plate matter quietly before her in its true light. before him. If there were a being in the world One clause of the Lord's Prayer always occurs so free from infirmity, so secure against any to me, when such occasions of duty arise; shortcoming in duty, that his conduct never" Forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those called for the exercise of patience and forbear ance on the part of others, such an one perhaps would have a right to demand a perfect perforinance of it to himself from all connected with him; but he would be the last to do so, and would be far more tolerant of human infirmity wherever found, than those who are all the time exhibiting it in their own persons.

Much that is trying in servants often proceeds from mere narrow-mindedness; they can see

Yet her extreme narrowness of mind, showing itself in a great jealousy of the slightest addition to her regular work, as well as in other ways, abated considerably, not from her value, but from my enjoyment of her. It really prevented the proper expansion of her heart, which was a very good heart. She had a peevish disposition, and although habitually her manners were very respectful, this peevishness occasionally, though rarely, would be indulged to impertinence.

who trespass against us." If our Heavenly Father were to deal with us summarily, what disaster and destruction would come upon us! Sometimes occasions occur when apology is due from the mistress. Is it ever made? Yes, I knew one instance, which I have never forgotten. A relative of mine, a woman of excellent and truly religious character, had also some iu. firmities of temper. One day she administered a harsh, severe reproof to her cook, a member,

I think, of the same church as herself, which, a character that, although he was strongly fetteras she afterwards discovered or remembered, ed, she was warned not to go very near him. was quite undeserved. The next day she con- She sat down at a little distance from him, and fessed her fault, and asked forgiveness. The while he was screaming, as was his wont all the good servant's eyes filled with tears as she said: day long, she began to read, in a low voice, some This makes me think of what my minister portions of Scripture. He stopped, listened, told us, that in Heaven there will be no ladies and, when she ceased, said, Read me some and gentlemen, but all will be brethren!" more; it does me good!" The low sweet voice, however, to be effective, must be natural-the genuine music of the heart.

A harsh, abrupt, unkind treatment of servants is often the result of bad temper on the part of the employers, unchecked by Christian principle.

No person of real refinement will indulge in coarseness of any sort. She will be deterred by self-respect, if not by consideration to others.

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One source of injustice towards servants, and consequent disagreement with them, is the failure to recognize in them certain feelings and certain wants, corresponding with our own.

their personal comfort, in well-ventilated, wellappointed bedrooms, convenient kitchens, and every facility for rendering work easier and lighter.

They, as well as we, have need of some freeServants, and the class to which they belong, dom, some variety, some gratification of their bave often nice discrimination in character and social nature. It is therefore wrong and unmanners. They distinguish between what is reasonable to keep them always at their post, false and what is genuine-what is real, and and debar them from intercourse with their what pretended-what is vulgar, and what re- friends and acquaintances-though this, of fined. In order that they may render you faith-course, must be restrained within reasonable ful and willing service, you must secure, first limits. I hope it is no longer necessary, at the of all, their respect, by your character, and their present day, to insist upon proper provision for affection, by kind and friendly treatment. You must manifest, in your dealings with them, the justice, the truth, the good temper, the fidelity to principle, which you wish them to practice towards you; and show yourself as much de- One important topie still occurs to me, in convoted to their interests, as you wish they should nection with servants, viz., the treatment of be to yours. When, in spite of all your efforts, those who are detected in crime. I beseech you, they are wayward or unfaithful, bear with them commit not yourselves the greater crime-whatas patiently as possible, remembering the con-ever theirs may be-of bringing them to public dition on which we are permitted to ask forgive- justice for any first offence, or for any offence ness of God for our transgressions; and remem- of small magnitude. The following pleasant bering, too, how much better we ought to be than they, on account of our greater advantages. Every house has its atmosphere, favorable or unfavorable to the growth of the "fruits of the spirit," love, joy, peace, etc., and the same is He replied, "Send him to me, I'll cure him true of each member of the family-and it is of stealing." When the man was brought, he the resort of good spirits or evil spirits, accord- said to him, "Friend, the winter is very severe, ing to the nature of this atmosphere. I have and I dare say you have no wood for your family. seen a stout, capable, energetic girl, of a temper Help yourself at my pile, until the cold weather very strong, and a little defiant, kept spell is over. Then, when the man had gone out, bound, as it were, by the magic of the soft sil- he asked, "Now, have I not cured him of stealvery voice, and the quiet, sweet ways of a mis-ing?" tress who, nevertheless, required, in her gentle Something better this, than sending him to manner, a very strict and thorough performance pine in jail, to have his spirit broken by disof duty on her part. A girl who lived a long grace, or corrupted by evil companionship. time in the service of "the uncle" remarked, years afterwards, "Norah and I used to say, that always after he had passed through the kitchen, and spoken to us, we could do our work a great deal better, and it did not tire us at all."

anecdote is related of the Colonial Governor Winthrop. During a very hard winter, he was told that a certain poor man was in the habit of taking wood from his pile every night.

A servant girl once attempted, as I have every reason to believe, to poison me. She was half crazed with shame and anger, at being detected in stealing, after having for years borne an excellent character for honesty. Our relation to her was of a peculiar character, and she was retained in the house some weeks after the occurrence. During that time it happened that she saw me one day in great distress, when I was alone in my own room; and with an evident desire to do something for me, expressive of her pity, she brought me a cup of tea, which I drank without hesitation, for she was now "clothed

and in her right mind." Anger is said to be temporary madness; so, also, is often the impulse that leads to a single act of crime.

POWER OF A CHRISTIAN LIFE.

There is one department of Christian evidence to which no skill or industry of the champion of revealed truth can do justice-one also with which the sceptic is little dispused to meddle. It is that which is spread before us in the noise less and almost entirely unrecorded lives of thousands of the faithful followers of Christ. Ambitious of no distinction; intent only on the Master's service; pursuing the even tenor of their way in the discharge of common duties, their lives are ennobled, and sometimes become heroic, through the lofty purity of their aims, and the singleness of their devotion to life's great end. No theory of infidel philosophy can account for them. The attempt to explain them by means of enthusiasm or fanaticism is an insult to common sense.

Cowper has graphically portrayed the lot of one who may be taken as the representative of the class of which we speak :

"Perhaps the self-approving, haughty world,

That, as she sweeps him with her rustling silks,
Scarce deigns to notice him; or, if she sees,
Deems him a cypher in the works of God,
Receives advantage from his noiseless hours
Of which she little dreams. Perhaps she owes
Her sunshine and her rain, her blooming spring
And plenteous harvest to the prayers he makes,
When, Isaac-like, the solitary saint
Walks forth to meditate at eventide,
And thinks on her that thinks not on herself."

-Boston Recorder.

NOTES OF FOREIGN TRAVEL, FROM PRIVATE

CORRESPONDENCE.

No. 5.

There could scarcely be a greater contrast than between our surroundings now and those of a week ago; and we now fully realize that we are in a foreign land, and among a strange -a very strange-people. The hurly burly and confusion of tongues at the railroad depot is especially bewildering, as connected with the different currencies of the countries through which we pass. We have now on hand £. s. d., Francs, and Centimes, and Sous, Thalers, and Silber groschens. I hope there will be no further change for a while. I suppose, after we reach Switzerland, we shall return again to the French coinage, which will seem quite home-like, as will also their manners and customs, after the outlandishness and incomprehensibility of Deutschland.

We were forcibly struck upon crossing the channel and travelling in France with the great difference in the state of vegetation in the two countries, for while we observed, just before reaching Dover, that the grain fields had scarcely changed color, as soon as we left Calais it seemed as though we might have advanced a month; and in the neighborhood of Brussels harvest was at its height, presenting a most animating and beautiful spectacle, for the whole country through which the railroad passes is one vast extended and perfectly level plain, with not a fence to be seen for miles; and as wheat and oats appear to be the staple products, the whole country was like one vast harvest field. The different farms are defined by rows of trees closely planted and trimmed to the bare trunk up to the height of twenty or thirty feet, when they are allowed to branch out a little, but still regularly pruned. After the lovely landscape gardening of England, this was certainly rather monotonous, but pleased us, because it was so very different from what we had been surrounded by so long.

BONN ON THE RHINE, 7th month 29, 1866. We arrived at this place late last evening, from Cologne, (or Coln, as it is spelled here,) Our ride from Brussels to Cologne was exand find ourselves this morning in an imposing tremely novel and pleasant, and the transition looking hotel called the "Chateau du Rhine," from Belgian France to Deutschland seemed, strange and foreign enough in its internal ar- as we were whirled along in the cars, very sudrangements and customs, but situated close on den; and it was very amusing to note the the banks of this lovely river; and as our cham- changes in manners, and appearance, and lanbers are on the right side of the house, and fur-guage, as we proceeded. In a few hours we nished with famously large windows, we have been revelling in the glorious prospect they command. Our eyes rest upon a long vista of mountain and river scenery, most charming to behold, but quite impossible to describe. Our own Hudson comes nearer to it than anything I know of, only that here every hill is heaped up full of romance and classic interest; and, besides, various other remains of the strength and glory of the past. "The Castled Craig of Drachenfels," "frowns o'er the wide and winding Rhine," promising us from a distance much enjoyment in a nearer and more perfect view to

morrow.

were transported from "La Belle France," with all her brightness, and joyousness, and beauty, into the very midst of sober, plodding Germany, and soon found ourselves at the Ernst Hotel. Next morning we visited the Cathedral, the foundation stone of which was laid in 1248, by Archbishop Conrad, of Hochstadt, and were shown through it by several officials, who pointed out to us the magnificent decorations of this wonderful structure, and the numerous relics of value which it contains; and it was truly a remarkable exhibition. The Cathedral probably never will be completed, though they are professedly still at work at it. The princi

FRIENDS' INTELLIGENCER.

tainly does not equal, in this respect, some of the Scottish towns we have visited. At one of the stations we saw a woman manufacturing lace, and we were interested in watching her handiwork. but six years old, and had been practising ever She told us she had learned when since. Making a small collar took her ten days, and she would sell it to a passer by for less than a dollar.

(To be continued.)

pal tower has not reached one-third of its pro-I think the place has been slandered, as it cerjected height. The interior is very splendid, the roof of the nave being 160 feet high, the length 500 feet, and the intended height the same. On the top of the unfinished tower is the crane, used there, 600 years ago, for raising the stone for the building. This was removed some years since, but a terrific thunder storm ensuing. the populace received it as a judgment, and in their alarm the huge thing was restored to its position. It does not add to the beauty of the tower, but presents a very novel appear- to some of the German customs; for instance, At Cologne we received our first introduction ance. We ascended to the top, where we had a when we seated ourselves at the breakfast table, fine view of the city and surrounding country, where were only one other lady and gentleman, and of the exterior of the church, being taken the gentleman was smoking and the lady sitting round along several very narrow passages and by, and eating her breakfast with perfect comgalleries, and in among the huge masses of or-posure; and at dinner, immediately as the meal namental carving on the outside, in a way that was concluded, candles were placed at intervals could not fail to rub in the impression of the along the table, and the cigars were soon puffing grandeur and magnificence of the structure, away in fine style. even in its present unfinished condition. Behind the High Altar is a room where we were shown a shrine containing the skulls of the FRIENDS' INTELLIGENCER. three wise men of the East, who came to offer their gifts to the infant Jesus. casket, probably five feet long and four wide, It is a large composed entirely of silver and gold, and ornamented with 1101 precious stones-among which is a topaz, as large as a goose egg, and many others of great value-the whole estimated at 210,000 pounds sterling. Through a golden grating are seen the skulls, each encircled with a diamond crown, as if in mockery of death, and the name of each underneath in sparkling rubies. Altogether it is very gorgeous, and I should think a pretty fair specimen of Catholic devotion to their sacred relics. There are numerous other churches in Cologne. The Church is St. Ursula is probably as great a curiosity in its time as we shall soon see again. St. Ursula was a "noble maiden of Brittany," who, a great many hundred years ago, in returning from a pious pilgrimage to Jerusalem, was, with all her train, (11,000 virgins,) cruelly massacred, on this very spot; and in commemoration of the event, this church was erected, and therein are contained all the bones of the "holy

saint" and her maidens. One room is lined throughout with skulls, enclosed in costly cases. In addition to the contents of this room, the walls of the main body of the church are entirely lined with the bones of the 11,000, which are exposed to view through iron gratings. We were also shown several huge cases, apparently made of solid masonry, said to be filled with them. A ghastly charnal house indeed it seemed, notwithstanding all the gold and jewels that were mixed up with these remains to dazzle the eyes of the credulous and ignorant mul

titude.

We had been told that Cologne was famous for its dirt, but, from our own observation, we

PHILADELPHA, TENTH MONTH 12, 1867.

death of the late British Envoy to the United THE LATE BRITISH MINISTER.-The sudden States, "Sir Frederic W. A. Bruce," which occurred in Boston on the 19th of Ninth month, 1867, has caused deep regret not only in the diplomatic circles, but this feeling is shared by many who had marked his courteous and pacific character. He is represented as having possessed rare abilities, not only in conversation, but in business, and as a diplomatist he was highly esteemed. He was greatly instrumental in restoring a friendly feeling between this country and Great Britain. Men of opposite political views equally admired his firm integrity and honorable bearing.

active but comparatively short life, is attributed
The success which attended him during his
to his " dignified independence of all extremes
and his neutrality among extremists."

as his ancestry, the royal family of Bruce, which,
He was the son of Lord Elgin, and claimed,
in the middle ages, was the most powerful of
the great Scottish families. His two brothers
also achieved distinction in various
of them, known as General Bruce, accompanied
One
the Prince of Wales, as his tutor, to this coun-
try, and made a favorable impression.

ways.

Sir Frederic received a liberal education at Oxford, and was subsequently admitted to the bar. His first employment in the diplomatic

service was as an attaché to Lord Ashburton's |
mission to the United States in 1842, when the
northern boundary of this country was settled.
"Subsequently he was Lieut. Governor of New-
foundland, which post he held for a year.
From 1847 to 1851 he was employed in various
capacities in South America and in Egypt.

In 1855 he went to China with his brother, Lord Elgin, where he was actively employed for some years, and afterwards was sent as envoy to Japan. In 1865 he was appointed to succeed Lord Lyons as English minister to this country. He arrived here in April of that year, and preparations were made for his presentation to President Lincoln, but they were prevented by the assassination of the latter, and several days elapsed before his reception by A.

Johnson.

In China he had not only a large share in opening the commerce of that extensive country, but in thwarting piratical schemes. And it was he who prevented a number of iron steamers, which were built in England, professedly to be sent to China, but really for the Southern cause, from being transferred to rebel agents, to operate, like the Alabama, as privateers on our commerce. He became acquainted with the design, and refused the transfer. He was taken ill at Naragansett Beach, where he had been spending the summer, and went to Boston for medical advice, but died soon after reaching there. He was 53 years old.

His remains were deposited on board the steamship China, with marked respect, to be conveyed to England.

DIED, at his residence, in Deruyter, Madison Co., DAVID ADAMS, aged nearly 80 years. He travelled New York, on the 24th of Eighth month, 1867, considerable in the exercise of his gift as a minister, and his acquaintance was quite extensive; and it may his last illness, which was prolonged, with remarkable patience, and that his close was peaceful.

be a satisfaction to his friends to know that he bore

Also, JAMES ADAMS, at the residence of his father, David Adams, on the 26th of Sixth month, 1867, in the 37th year of his age.

on the 20th of Sixth month, 1867, JOSEPH PAXSON, an elder and member of Eastland Meeting, Lancaster County, Penna., in the 88th year of his age. on the 2d of Eighth month last, at her residence in Lancaster County, Penna., SARAH PENNOCK, a member of Drumore Meeting, in the 87th year of her age. on the 5th of Eighth month last, at his resimember of Drumore Meeting, in the 86th year of his dence in Lancaster County, Penna., JESSE CUTLER, & age. month last, WILLIAM WETHERALD, in the 50th year

near Baltimore, Md., on the 26th of Ninth

of his age.

SUTTER, wife of Daniel Sutter, and daughter of Sarah and the late Macpherson Saunders, aged 28 years. She was a member of the Monthly Meeting

on the morning of the 1st inst., HANNAH M.

held at Green St., Phila.

on the 1st of Tenth month, 1867, in Phila., JACOB STILES, in his 61st year.

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Friends' Association for the Aid and Elevation of

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CHEMISTRY IN SCHOOLS.

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Clerks.

A teacher in Nottingham, England, writing to the editor of the Chemical News, earnestly recommends, on the strength of his own experience, that Chemistry form one of the branches of regular school education. The boys under his charge, with this enlargement of their studies, did not learn less of languages, while learning more of science. Of course, they take MARRIED, on the 2d of Tenth month, 1867, at the more interest in the experiments than in the exhouse of John Hall, Hestonville, Pa., with the appro-planations. "Chemistry teaches habits of carebation of Goshen Monthly Meeting, BENJAMIN E. HESTON TO LYDIA S. YARNALL, both of Philadelphia.

DIED, on the 24th of Ninth month, 1867, in Monallen Township, Adams County, Penna., MARY COOK, wife of Josiah Cook, in the 62d year of her age; a member of Monallen Monthly Meeting. Thus has passed from time to eternity a worthy and valuable

Friend.

ful observation, patience, caution, neat-handedness and quickness." The applications of this science are of the most diversified kind: they are made in the kitchen and in the laboratory; they are seen in animal and vegetable physiolgy—in an explanation of the leading symptoms in many diseases; in the study of geology,