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channel; of the verdant, beautiful valleys, and humble cottages, with their inhabitants, between the mountains; the horses, cattle, ploughs and people, so far below us, that they appeared very diminutive. Men and women seem to take an equal share of labour in the fields. Got to St. Asaph, which is but a small town, having rode sixty miles to-day.

abounding in rich pastures, fine sheep, large Got to Coventry, and it being cows, &c. their meeting day, we went to it: the house was nearly full, and it appeared to end with solidity. In company with Friends going to the Yearly Meeting, went to Towcester. My mind very low about entering London again, which I had left comfortably, with a hope that it would First-day, 13th. Passed through a well cul- not be my lot to see it again in this visit, yet tivated country, and one of the finest vallies in could see no other way for me. My friends enGreat Britain, the fields and meadows luxu- deavoured to cheer me, as some of them thought riant, timber trees in the hedges, &c.; much when I left it I should not get away peacefully Wrex-without rural simplicity prevails. Arrived at Wrex- without attending the Yearly Meeting; and I ham. Several hundreds of soldiers having endeavoured after resignation. The people come into the town on their way to Ireland, knowing it is the time of the Yearly Meeting, the people seemed in a bustle and no proba- look pleasantly on Friends as they pass along bility of a meeting among them to advantage, the roads, especially the inn-keepers, as Friends so we sat down quietly to our bibles. In the have to stop at their houses-they were very evening it plainly appeared, that a meeting obliging, but were hard set to provide all with could not have been held to satisfaction, as post-horses. the people began to be very noisy and much taken up with the soldiery.

"18th. Attended the usual morning meeting preceding the Yearly Meeting. Thomas Scattergood appeared in prayer, and also Elizabeth Usher from Ireland; Friends kept their seats a considerable time after she kneeled, not knowing her, for which I was sorry. I stood up, and Friends followed my example; much solemnity appeared to cover the meeting, and it so ended. Dear Deborah Darby, Rebecca Young and myself, agreed to be at the meeting at Wandsworth on first-day, the 20th, and to have an evening meeting at Stockwell.

"14th. Put on through Elsemere and Shrewsbury, to Shefnal: saw a great number of furnaces and forges at Ketly, which with the coal pits and smoke from numerous steam engines, made the country appear black for many miles, covering the trees, shrubs, houses, &c., and with the blackness of the people and many fires burning, formed altogether an extraordinary scene. With much diligence we got to Birmingham and staid a little while among our Friends. Went to a house where they were delivering a quart of soup and a half-penny worth of bread to each poor persons, for a penny. Friends are the chief supporters of this benevolent institution, from which the London associations took their rise; they brought each of us a little of the soup, which was well relished and good. They serve about one thousand per day, the applicants looked but far removed from the filthy, degraded and wretched condition of the poor in Ireland; it did my heart good to see this mode of relief promoted and patronised by Friends. They sell the soup very low rather than give it, which in great measure prevents those from partaking of it, who would sell it if given gratis, and apply the money to get strong drink. I had a public meeting in the evening, which was very large, the crowd and heat being great, several young women fainted, which occasioned some disturbance. Afterwards the people sat in great quietness, and Friends hoped that the testimony of Truth was owned by many in the meeting not of our religious profession. After meeting, one of the ordained ministers, a man of pious character, endeavoured to encourage me, ap-ality, there being much room for better examparently with much sincerity.

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"16th. Went through a fertile country,

"20th. The meeting at Wandsworth was large, many of the rich gentry having seats thereabouts, were present, and several Friends from London. Deborah Darby and Rebecca Young were favoured with living testimonies, and through renewed mercy we were comforted in believing it was a good meeting. The meeting at Stockwell was held in a corn store, which being large and well seated, it was thought that five hundred persons were present, yet great numbers did not get in. The people were quiet, but the ceiling being low and the windows and doors much stopped up by the crowd, it became very warm, yet the company kept very still. After I had relieved my mind, Deborah Darby had a powerful testimony, and the opportunity ended in prayer; the people withdrew in an orderly manner, desiring another meeting." These complimentary notices had little or no weight with him, having in himself the indubitable sense and feeling, that if any good was done it was of the Lord's mercy, to whom alone all praise is due.

"21st. In the meeting for business, much was said by several Friends to keep the members to plainness and simplicity without form

ple in the families of some in high stations.
"23d. A Friend of Lancashire spoke a few

words in the ministry, with which I had unity. He was formerly sailing master of a frigate, in the time of the American war, but was now an acknowledged minister, keeps a school for a livelihood, and he and his wife walked up to the Yearly Meeting, nearly three hundred miles, as did also another minister of Cumberland, who is in the station of a servantseveral others walked from fifty to one hundred and fifty miles.

"24th. I thought it my place to go into the womens' meeting, which being united with, I was favoured to relieve my mind respecting the departures from Gospel simplicity in some of the rich and great. Deborah Darby in much sweetness offered up a solemn prayer. With the great wealth that is among Friends, there are many generous hearts who are disposed to apply it for approved and religious purposes.

ings, and the prayer of my heart in secret is Lord preserve me from wounding thy holy cause;' and blessed be his name, he has often manifested himself to be strength in weakness and a present helper in the needful time; for which, under a present sense of my own great unworthiness, I desire in the depth of humility to render unto him the praise of his own works. "4th. For several days past my mind has been much turned to think of the poor prisoners in Newgate; four men and one woman were executed last week, and several more intended for this week. It is truly an afflicting circumstance, that numbers are continually sent out of the world in that way, in this country; many for small crimes. The woman now under sentence, had passed a bank note of only twenty shillings value, knowing it to be counterfeit; her master gave her an excellent character except in that one instance, "First-day, 27th. Attended an appointed yet no pardon could be obtained. Believing meeting this evening at Islington, which was it right to make the attempt, though it was held in Friends school and work-house, called very trying to me again to enter those dismal Clerkenwell; it was much crowded and oppres- abodes of the wretched, and having the comsively warm, and many out in the yard-the pany of a few Friends, we were readily adpeople still and attentive. Deborah Darby mitted. Had an interview with a young man was preciously drawn forth in prayer and of a respectable family, condemned for a spepraises, and through renewed mercy we parted cies of forgery, though it was believed by most solemnly. Lodged at a Friend's house at people that no fraud was designed. We had Hempstead; the grounds, garden, &c. were a humbling time—such another baptizing seain high style, I thought much beyond true son I never remember on a like occasion; he simplicity. Being on one side of Hemp was greatly contrited and bathed in tears, and stead heath, it is a fine, open situation, and his wife being present was very thankful, and seems to combine almost everything this world it was with difficulty we retired from this most could afford; and the owner gives a welcome extraordinary, affecting scene, which I have reception to Friends; but more conformity to no language to describe, but trust I shall never the simplicity and ways of Truth would have forget it: in the midst of judgment, the Lord made it still pleasanter to me—his taxes, chari-eminently remembered mercy. The poor man ties and other expenses, amount to near four thousand pounds sterling, per annum. "30th. The Yearly Meeting closed, having held thirteen days.

"Sixth month 1st. Was at the Meeting for Sufferings, wherein Friends were encouraged to keep in remembrance the professors with us in Germany and France. Attended a public meeting at Westminster this evening, in which Deborah Darby was largely engaged, and Rebecca Young also lively and pertinent, and it ended in thanks to Him who is ever worthy.

continued calm, and died in reverent hope in the mercy of God through Christ Jesus. Much interest had been made for him, but to no purpose, so sanguinary are the laws of this country. Visited two others and had a quiet, solid time with them. Oh, when will these legal murders cease. We went out of these abodes of human wretchedness, thankful to our ever gracious Helper, and peaceful in having submitted to such a trying service.

"Sixth month 6th. Went on board several American ships, but could determine upon nothing respecting taking passage; most of them have guns or go under protection of armed vessels. The thought of being detained here as a prisoner after my business is over, and the difficulty of procuring a passage, sunk me very low.

"First-day, 3d. Was at a public meeting this evening held at the Park meeting-house, which was so crowded that the young people of our Society were requested to go out to give room for others, which many of them did and staid in the yard. Through Divine fa- "13th. Went to meet with the captain of vour and mercy I was enabled to relieve my the William Penn, and to my great disappointmind far beyond my expectation, for I entered ment, found all his berths for cabin passengers the house in great fear. This is often my were engaged, though he had not yet taken in situation before these large, important meet-a bale of goods-having set my mind much

are useful and promising young people in Friends' families. On my return to my lodg "16th. Was again on board the William ings, observed a man who I believe was first Penn, her cabin berths being all engaged I awakened to religious concern in a meeting at looked at the steerage, and thought it might Horsely down, about a year past, preaching to be worthy of consideration whether I should a great crowd of people in Moorfields: his go in that, but determined upon nothing; re-expression and looks betrayed much wildness, turned to my lodgings in much heaviness, on and I was afraid the ardour of his mind would account of the difficulties that seem to at- land him in insanity, the people were generally tend an attempt to return to my beloved civil. I had much conversation with him; his home. weakness is an apprehension of great and extraordinary revelations. At first his state of mind was calm and quiet, but by associating with some men of warm imaginations and high opinions of themselves, he seemed now likely to lose even his understanding.

"27th. Went in company with three Friends to visit William Wilberforce, to lay before him the distressed state of the people in Ireland, as we had been informed of it by a "First-day, 8th. Went to Deptford, where recent letter from a Friend there. We had a some of the most sober of the people attended private interview with him and freely ex- the meeting; and though not so large as was pressed our sentiments, which seemed to give expected, it was through mercy a comfortable him much satisfaction; then returned to Lon-season. Dined at a young woman's named don, having reason to believe our visit would not be wholly lost.

increased, and she appears to be blessed for her integrity. A person who had been at our meeting here last year and then accommodated us, sent to know if he should fit up a place for a public meeting in the evening, which being my prospect, he took much pains in putting the place in order. It was a large hop and malt house, and notice being given, though a wet evening, it was supposed that seven or eight hundred attended, were very quiet and well behaved, and through Divine mercy and goodness it proved a tendering, favoured opportunity, ending in praises to our ever gracious Helper and Preserver; many appeared thankful for it, and one well dressed woman with tears, expressed her gladness at having been present.

Friends met with no interruption, which was a great favour from the good hand of Providence, worthy of grateful thanksgiving.

"13th. Attended the week-day meeting at Bristol, which I hope was an instructive one: the expectations of both Friends and others being for a public meeting in the evening, they requested to know if one should be appointed, but I felt nothing sufficient to authorise it. In company with several Friends, I had another opportunity with the man mentioned before, who thinks his call is to all people-refuses to work at his trade, &c.: much tender advice was given to him, but it had little or no effect upon him. Such is the state of those who are so unhappy as to exalt their own imagi nations into the seat of revelation, be they ever 10th. Set off for Bristol to seek for a so inconsistent with Scripture and reason, conpassage, and arrived there about half past cluding they are the command of God to them. ten o'clock at night, it being one hundred and | On this score our Society and others, have suffered much.

sixteen miles.

"14th. Set off to reach London if possible to night, and with great diligence arrived there about nine o'clock in the evening, said to be on this route one hundred and eighteen or one hundred and twenty miles.

"11th. Went on board a vessel which was small and her accommodations but poor-then to another, but it being uncertain when she would be ready, and also taking guns on board for defence, I could not agree to take passage in her. Visited several Friends, and in the "First-day, 15th. Attended Gracechurch evening had another interview with the man street meeting, and at the close believed it my who is before noticed as speaking in Moor- place to appoint an evening meeting, which fields: he had been convinced in Guernsey, was much crowded, the people remarkably was filled with an opinion that he was called still, and it was satisfactory; our gracious and to some great work in this nation, and abound-heavenly Shepherd, notwithstanding our un ed in visions and revelations. I retired to rest worthiness and manifold infirmities, continues with deep inquiry on my mind, Lord what to be a present help to those who call upon wouldst thou have me to do in my present Him.

which had guns for defence. The kind expressions of care and love for me from my friends, humbled me into tears of gratitude before the Author of every mercy, who had graciously preserved me in unity with my brethren.

situation?' not yet seeing with clearness the "20th. Concluded to take passage in a ship to return in. Affecting accounts are re-vessel I had before been on board of at Brisceived from Ireland of the ruin and devasta-tol, though she was not likely to afford such tion there, so that it is said many Protestants comfortable accommodation as some others have abjured their religion to save their lives. Friends have also been required to embrace the Romish religion in some instances, as the insurgents have said there should be but one religion in the country, yet no violence was offered to any member on that account. Two young men who had latterly appeared under convincement and attended Friends meetings at times, declaring they could neither take an oath nor deny their faith, suffered death. One who was a member having departed from the testimony of Truth and associated with others to oppose the insurgents, was killed with all his party, about twenty in number. One innocent young man was shot at behind his master's counter in mistake, being taken for another person. The Quarterly Meeting being held at Enniscorthy the next day but one after the great slaughter and burning of that town, Friends had to remove the dead bodies out of the way of the carriage wheels. The meeting was small but solid, and

"First-day, 22nd. Had an appointed meeting at the Peel, the house became so crowded that the young people were desired to give way to strangers, which they generally did, yet it was said that some hundreds went away for want of room. My mind was much humbled, the people though greatly crowded were still, and a solemnity prevailed that made us joyful in the house of prayer and praise, with which the meeting ended, and Friends said they did not remember so orderly a public meeting in that house."

After this he had several religious opportu nities both at meetings and in families, there being much unity and attachment manifested by Friends towards him. He took coach on

the 26th for Bristol, being accompanied by several of his particular friends, but did not get there until half past eleven o'clock at night.

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"8th. Returned to the vessel. Cove is a poor, dirty town, and may contain three hun. dred houses, the greater part of which are very mean; the inhabitants depend upon the shipping for a livelihood, and provisions are very low, except when the fleet comes in; butcher's meat from three to four pence per pound; poultry, fish, potatoes, &c., in like

"12th. Went to Passage in our boat, then

First-day, 29th. My kind friends have manifested great attention and benevolence towards me in several respects. Attended their meeting this forenoon, where I was favoured to relieve my mind comfortably and the meet-proportion. ing appeared to end well. Was at an appointed meeting in the evening which was took horse and got to Cork to their meeting, very large, and I felt my mind strengthened which was pretty large and I hope a profitable under an apprehension of duty, to show that one. as God is love, there was an obligation on us as Christians, to endeavour to live in Him, that we might also manifest a living in love with each other. The meeting ended in prayer and praises to the Author of every mercy, for this renewed favour. I was comforted in spirit for the Lord's goodness in granting relief to my mind, as ever since leaving Bristol last, I believed it would be my duty to attempt another meeting of this kind: no doubt with me the Lord hath many sheep in this city, not yet nominally of our fold.

"31st. While in meeting a messenger came in and beckoned me to come out, informing that my passport was come from the duke of Portland, and desired I would immediately go with him to the custom-house, as the controller was waiting beyond his usual hour to grant me liberty to sail for America. My mind not being quite relieved of the meeting, I desired of him a little delay, and returned to the women's meeting, where I had an open, tender parting. Then went to the custom-house and was soon cleared. Many Friends came to my lodgings in the evening, and it pleased our good Master to grant us his presence.

"Eighth month 1st. A number of Friends accompanying, we went to a place about two miles from where the vessel lay, and in an upper room of the inn had a comfortable, religious opportunity. I had in much brokenness to express my thankfulness to my blessed and good Shepherd, who had carried me through a great journey and voyage, and notwithstanding my many infirmities, had granted me now in the close a portion of sweet peace, which was not of merit but of his own mere mercy; and it closed in prayer and praises to Him who is ever worthy: we then parted with many tears.

"Getting on board we soon set sail, but our captain not liking to go to sea that night, we dropped anchor under the shore of Wales.

"6th. After a rough passage got into the cove of Cork and dropped anchor; I took boat and went on shore, then in a post-chaise to Cork, and next day attended their usual week-day meeting.

"14th. Was at their usual meeting, and after dinner took boat for the vessel, it not being prudent to stay long on shore, as the sailing of the fleet was daily expected. In our passage in the boat it rained much, and night coming on it was very dark and boisterous; we searched long from one vessel to another but could not find ours, and being as wet as we could be, determined to go to land, as it was dangerous staying on the water much longer. This was a miserable alternative to go to a town with so little hope of getting a lodging, but we providentially landed safely, though not without danger, and the lads belonging to the boat, after much inquiry found me a bed, the people lent me a few dry clothes while mine were put to dry, and with a little refreshment I went to sleep, and on the 15th got on board the ship again.

"First-day, 19th. Went on shore again and attended their afternoon meeting, and also a burial, at which was a great concourse of people, and I had some religious service, which appeared to be a time of favour and comfort to the relatives of the deceased.

"First-day, the 26th. Went to Cork, attended their meeting and appointed a public meeting for the evening, it having been on my mind since my first landing; it was large, and several Friends with myself thought the Lord favoured us with his presence.

"27th. Was very desirous to get to the ship, and procured a horse and proceeded to Cove, but no boatman would go to the vessel, as the wind was high and it rained very hard, I was therefore obliged to stay at an uncomfortable house that night.

"Eighth month 30th. Very uneasy at our detention; went to Cork, and attended the meeting, which was chiefly in silence, but a time of comfort.

"31st. The ship of war fired a gun about six o'clock in the morning to put to sea. Our captain being on shore we were among the hindermost in getting off; and coming on board in great haste, brought no fresh provisions except a few pounds of beef. About ten o'clock all the ships were under sail, said to be ninety.