THE FRIEND. ELEVENTH MONTH, 3, 1827. foundation of every christian doctrine, as- FOR THE FRIEND. "Love your enemies; bless them that curse you; do good to them that hate you; and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you." Christian forbearance is an essential qualification to happiness, but it is one, with By accounts recently received in this city, which the mass of the professed followers of we have been gratified to learn, that the Christ, to judge from their actions, are very Yearly Meeting of Ohio, which convened This work, it is well known, was edited ignorant. How few of us are there who, on the 3d of the 9th month, and that of and supported by the followers of Elias Hicks, injured, can adopt the language of Jesus of when we consider ourselves oppressed, or Indiana, which commenced on the 8th of and a noted preacher of this sect, declared Nazareth, and say: "Father forgive them, injured, can adopt the language of Jesus of the 10th month, have both been satisfacto-it to be "one of the best works of the pre- they know not what they do." And yet rily held: several important conclusions, sent day," and that "it would be a stand-true christianity must and will lead to this calculated to promote the welfare of the ard work for ages to come." This is deci- temper of mind; nor can we without this Society at large, have been adopted. The sive proof of the wide difference which exists heavenly disposition ever enjoy, even in Yearly Meeting of Indiana, has issued an between the doctrines of Elias Hicks, and this life, that state of happiness which of Epistle to its members, warning them against his adherents, and those of the religious so- right belongs to Christian resignation. imbibing the pernicious sentiments which ciety of Friends-and it is a satisfactory cir- feeling manifested and expressed by many These remarks grow out of the state of are at present afloat. In this Epistle, the cumstance, that the Yearly Meeting of In- of our brethren, who have become restless, doctrines of the Berean, of Elias Hicks' diana, in its official capacity, has publicly and who say their views on religious opinions Sermons, and his Letter to Doctor Shoe- declared this difference. We are in daily are not changed; that they do not believe maker, are quoted, and extracts given from expectation of receiving a copy of the Epis- the doctrines which have unhappily been inthe Holy Scriptures, and the writings of our tle, and shall avail ourselves of an early op- troduced into our society; that they still beancient Friends; so as to show the contrast portunity to present it to the readers of the lieve, with our forefathers, that Jesus Christ in a striking point of view. The Sermons Friend. and Letters of E. H. have already been examined, and their inconsistency with the tenor of sacred writ, clearly shown. As regards the principles inculcated in the Berean, the following extracts will be sufficient to illustrate their anti-christian tendency. "Neither are the Scriptures a divine revelation to us, but a history only of what was revealed to others." "In vain does any man quote the Scriptures, as authority for his opinions; for if they have not been immediately revealed to his own mind by the Holy Spirit, they deserve no better name, as it respects him, than speculations." Vol. II. P. 211. "The author refers to the Scriptures, as to a divine revelation. There cannot, perhaps, be a greater abuse of terms than this; never was counsel more darkened by words without knowledge." P. 212. No. 17. February 21st, 1826, p. 258. "In what manner, then, or by what means was He [Jesus Christ] made more than man? We gratefully make our acknowledgments to our friends, for several articles of peculiar interest which enrich the columns of this day's paper;-to the communication from Baltimore, we would particularly call the attention of our readers, as containing deeply instructive matter, worthy the serious regard of all, at the present affecting crisis, and couched in a style and language, adapted to every capacity. We should be glad of a further acquaintance with the auglad of a further acquaintance with the au thor. "Sketches of Early Pennsylvania, No. 3," and "Falls of Kakabikka," have been received, which, with several other communications, prose and poetical, will be attended to in due course. From the rapid manner in which our list of subscribers is filling up, and in a great many instances without an effort on our part, we are induced to hope that the enterprise meets with pretty general approbation. As we do not propose to print a large number of surplus copies, it may be well for those was the Son of God, that he was, as to the flesh, miraculously, and consequently, divinely begotten, and that he laid down his life for the sins of the whole world, and that, "as by one man came death, so also by one man came the resurrection from the dead." But these dear friends object, that some of our members in authority have acted arbitrarily; have been oppressive. When in my moments of retirement, I have examined this question with all the intelligence in my possession, I have been jealous, lest an insubordinate disposition has been the mighty enemy, that has found his way into our enclosure, and has, cameleon like, put on every shade of colour, that will show him to most advantage. Now he calls in question the divine doctrines of the scriptures; then he admits a part of them, and denies others: now he contends that every man, in the same religious community ought, as a minister, be permitted to promulgate what doctrines he thinks proper, without any barrier or restraint; then he contends that the general usage of the society is intolerant. And thus, all who are dissatisfied-all who are opposed to order and subordination, cry out "oppression." If these things be so, so they ought not to be; nor will they ever They who fall into this current may be flushmake one of the comers thereunto happy. happiness, but when they attempt to repose in the shades of the willows which grow on its banks, they will find they have been mistaken, and that they will not be screened from the tempest; but will be like the Israelites of old, and have to say, "we wept I answer, by the same means, and in the same manner, that every OTHER righteous, who intend becoming subscribers, not to de-ed for a moment; they may fancy a state of undefiled man, is raised above the mere hu- lay forwarding their names, and it is requestman character; that is to say, by the powered very respectfully, of persons holding and spirit of God the Father." subscription papers, to return them, or a list of the names, as early as practicable. Page 259. "Will it be presumed, that God, whom the heaven of heavens cannot contain, whose presence fills the whole uniA letter Box is attached to the door verse, abode in his fulness, literally, in the of the publisher's office, for the reception of man Jesus? Can it be supposed that He, of communications for "The Friend." whom it is declared that he was limited in knowledge, power and action, possessed, absolutely, the spirit of God without measure? I believe not." "The doctrine, therefore, contained in the chapter under review, ascribing a proper divinity to Jesus Christ, making him the It is ordained in the eternal constitution of things, that men of intemperate minds cannot be free. Their passions forge their fetters.-Ed. Burke. Deep humility is a strong bulwark; and as we enter into it, we find safety and true exaltation. Jno. Woolman. when we remembered Zion.” In all communities, subordination is necessary, but in none so much so, as in religious communities. And although "he is the freeman whom the truth sets free, and all are slaves beside," yet this blessed state of freedom does not lead to insubordination. When Saul was directed by the Lord's prophet, Samuel, what course to pursue in re lation to the Amalekites; and when, after violating these instructions, he offered sacrifice unto the Lord; he was told that obedience was better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams. All religious societies have adopted certain principles in doctrine, and in discipline; and to obey these principles is the duty of every member of each Christian community. Those who violate them are unmindful of the injunction of the apostle: "Let all things be done decently and in order." And oft, "thro' paths they know not of," The prayer He prompted too; Their day on earth is done, Who trusted in the Son. The one hundred and forty-fifth anniversary of the landing of William Penn, was commemorated I. When Britain's torn and bleeding band Christians, would be to forgive them, for we are bound to "love our enemies," and not to fear those who can, at the worst, do us but a temporary injury, but Him whose favours we abuse. To abandon a duty required of us, and one whose fruits, if complied with, would be peace and happiness, because we have taken a dislike to some of our brethren, is a worse reason for an error, than that given in the parable, by the man who received the one talent. This man knew, as he said, that his Lord was an austere man The first offence recorded in scripture his- reaping where he had not sown, and gathtory, originated in this unhappy temper: but ering where he had not strawn, and he the melancholy case of Cain, then of Esau, wrapped the talent in a napkin, and hid it in but more especially of the children of Isra- the earth. But we, because we have taken el during their pilgrimage to the promised it into our heads, that some of our brethren land, and subsequently, should teach us are oppressive, not only refrain from doing obedience. I entreat our brethren, who our duty, but withdraw from religious comhave unhappily suffered their minds to be- munion with those, with whom our fathers come soured with their fellow members, to went heart in hand, and unite with those revert to those important items of scripture who deny, as we think, the fundamental history, and see what sad disasters-what principles of Christianity! Where is our awful chastisements God's chosen people love to our brother? Where is our love to again and again brought upon themselves, God? When we, like Esau, thus barter our by their insubordination. The offence of birthright for a momentary comfort, and this people was not against Moses, but that but imaginary? When we sell that which against the great disposer of all events, and of would make us happy both in time and eterall things. When the Lord again and again nity, for the gratification of those feelings in this city the 24th ult., by the Society instituted determined to destroy them off of the face which should be crucified; feelings which for the purpose. The following Ode was composof the earth, Moses entreated for them; he Paul, the learned apostle, had to contended for the occasion, by B. H. COATES, M. D. interceded with the Most High, as one man against; for, says he, "when I should do good, intercedeth with another, and He who "is evil is present." And he, therefore, learnt love," in his adorable goodness, heard his to subject himself, lest, while he preached to servant Moses, and granted his request. others, he should become a cast away. And Thus did this people continue their state of this is a duty all have to perform, who wish insubordination from journey to journey, to walk in the paths of peace, and dwell in though punished time after time; and though a quiet habitation. All jealousy and bickermiracle after miracle was wrought by Him, ing-all animosity and strife, are to the soul, "who is wonderful in counsel, and mighty what rust is to iron. And, as this is not in working," to show them Moses was his only tarnished, but even destroyed by the instrument of righteousness, and the work rust, so is the soul by those unholy disposiunto which he had been called of Him. tions of mind. While living, they are as a This people finally went to so great an excess, continual canker to it, and when deadas to determine to make them a captain, and dead? it never dies; and yet, its eternal to return into Egypt, when not far distant misery is called its destruction. Those who from the land of promise. And when Joshua carry these unhappy feelings with them to the and Caleb attempted to encourage them to confines of eternity, may be mistaken if they Consign'd the fated soil to misery and crime. obedience, and to dissuade them from their think, there to shake them off, as they would wicked purpose, "all the people bade stone an old garment. If happiness is our pursuit, them with stones." Thus a spirit of insub- the sooner we get rid of these feelings, the ordination had led them on from one excess to better. Those who have experienced them another, until they not only bade stone when freed therefrom, feel as if "a cart those instruments of righteousness with pressed down with sheaves" had been taken stones, but were ready, in the language of from off them; and their "souls can rejoice To found, in forests shades, fair Freedom's blest the "law-giver," to stone him. And, if we in the Lord, and joy in the God of their salare not, as were the children of Israel, de- vation." ceiving ourselves, and as they, viewing our sincere friends as our enemies; there is nothing-no act, that can be committed by a brother in communion with us, which can in any manner justify the insubordination, which has unhappily been introduced into our society, by those whose cry is "toleration." We know our own temper of mind, as well as the acts to which it leads; we think we know our brethren-in the former case we ought not to be mistaken, in the latter we may. To censure our brethren for presumed feelings, and acts, of which we know ourselves guilty, is unchristian. And had we even as positive proof of our brethren's errors, as we have of our own, our duty, as PHILOTHEUS. ORIGINAL POETRY. The gathering around the Oak Tree. And surely He was there Who dwells in house not built with hands, Incense nor costly altar craves, Each hour the madd'ning slaughter grew; II. For this, adown the wane of years, Long warfare wasted England's shore; Aveng'd the Briton's lavish'd gore. IIL Not such the realm by Heav'n design'd At length, a quiet dwelling place. abode. IV. For their's was stubborn fortitude, Than stand, in idle pomp, around a monarch's V. On free and crimeless empire bent, Had thunder'd round Jamaica's flood, And God has bless'd the ardent vow: And wealth, and peace, and wide renown, And science, calmly flourish now O'er many a peopled field and town. Forget not, 'midst the plenty giv'n, That human virtue springs from heav'n. Your fathers were the wise and good, boats prepared for his conveyance over the ice, in And let their sons maintain an undegen'rate blood. credible fatigue, they felt, that for a great part of the FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE. London dates to the 29th of 9th month have been received. The intelligence from Spain increases in interest. Ferdinand has suddenly left his capital to visit the revolted districts in Catalonia, and the Paris editors anticipate that he will have sufficient influence to restore tranquillity. No information is yet received of the final resolves of the Ottoman Porte, concerning the Greek war. But the object of the Allied Powers being to avert and not to precipitate a war, it is probable that they will not hastily adopt hostile measures, unless the Ottoman Government directs the departure of their ambassador, or commits some act of avowed hostility. time, they were on floating icebergs, which carried Monrovia.-This infant settlement appears to flourish beyond the expectations of its most sansand, and is rapidly increasing. Schools, trade, and industry appear to flourish, and the colonists have ingratiated themselves with the native tribes. Accounts of its situation have been received, dated in the latter of the eighth month. State, north of the line of the Erie Canal, last season transported a quantity of wheat to Newton on the Tioga; he there put it in arks, and sent it through the Susquehanna to Baltimore. Thence he shipped it to Charleston and sold it. He returned to New York; and at Albany he met the first boat which had navigated the New York Erie Canal that spring.” The Legislature of New Jersey, it appears, assembled at Trenton, the 23d ult. both Houses forming quorums. In the Assembly, the work of incipient legislation has begun, with an application for a canal to connect Newark Bay with New York Bay, by a cut across a neck of land that forms an interposing barrier-by another for a turnpike road in Bergen county--by an inquiry into the propriety and expediency of amending the militia laws of the state-and by an application for the incorporation of a company to prosecute a search for mineral coal, appearances of which, by a partial search already made, have been discovered beneath the surface of the earth, on the margin of the Raritan river, within a short distance of New York, and specimens of which, of an excellent quality, are in possession of the applicants. A committee of seven has also been appointed, to inquire into the expediency of making a canal to unite the waters of the Delaware and Raritan at the expense of the state, thereby making it a state concern. From the well known talents of the committee, an able report took place yesterday, when Isaac H. Williamson, Esq. was re-elected Governor, Gabriel H. Ford, Judge of the Supreme Court, Theodore Freeling huysen, Attorney General, Zachariah Rossell, Clerk of the Supreme Court, and Charles Parker, State Librarian, all without opposition. It appears to be determined that Don Miguel shall return to Portugal. If he shall be animated by an honest and sincere desire to restore peace and confidence, his task, though not an easy, will probably be a practicable one. On the other hand, if he permits himself to become the instrument of that party which is always exulting in the anticipa-guine friends. The population exceeds one thou-may be expected on the subject. A joint meeting tion of his arrival, he will only prepare for his subjects a series of calamities. From the tenor of the account received for some time past from this kingdom, it is rather to be expected that England will not interfere in the contentions of the two ties, to prevent their plunging their country into the same dreadful state of anarchy that prevails in Spain, unless some other power should attempt to exercise an influence in her counsel. par A. Gallatin, the American Minister, and his family, were to emark for New York, in the Packet Ship of the 8th October, the Silvanus, Jenkins. An interesting incident has occurred in London, from which it would seem that a change is taking place in the sentiments of military men, on the subject of duelling. General Barry and Captain Smith, being fellow passengers in a steam-boat from Ireland--the latter took offence at the General's refusing to drink wine with him, and required an explanation, threatening that if it was not given he must send a friend to him, and "they must meet." The general therefore made application to the police magistrate for a warrant, and on the appearance of the parties before this officer, after some conversation between them, the matter was settled by Capt. Smith giving his word of honour, to take no further notice of it. The tone and temper and general deportment of the superior Irish officer are worthy of high praise. MARRIED, OBITUARY. The African Repository for October, contains a letter from Francis Devany, formerly of Philadel phia. He remits to his correspondent the money At Friends' Meeting-house, Mulberry-street, on for a year's subscription to the National Intelligen-fifth day last, Isaac Lloyd, Jr. to Hannah S. Bolton. cer, and adds-"We are all going on with some than six elegant mansions, principally stone buildelegant improvements on our farms, and with no less ings, which no one would have thought could be erected here in so short a time as since your departure from Liberia. Monrovia now looks like many little towns in America, with nice stone or frame buildings, well painted or whitewashed, and can be seen to a considerable distance from sea, and I must say, is as happy a little community as any town you will find of its size in America or Europe." The Pennsylvania Canal.-The celebration of the breaking of ground on the Delaware division of the Pennsylvania Canal, took place at Bristol on the 27th ult. The assemblage, composed of persons from the neighbouring parts of the state, from the city and New Jersey, was exceedingly large and respectable. At twelve o'clock the procession was formed and moved to the spot for breaking the ground, outside of the borough, and at about a quarter of a mile distant. On arriving at the place From the following account of Captain Parry's an address was delivered by Peter A. Browne, of unsuccessful attempt to advance on the ice towards this city, into which was introduced an interesting the Pole, we fear some philosophers will think that review of the former situation and history of Pennhe has been "within the verge of the great open-sylvania, and which concluded with an eloquent ing." FROM THE INVERNESS COURIER. appeal to the present generation. It embodied much accurate information on the resources of Return of Captain Parry-On Wednesday morn Pennsylvania, together with a judicious account of ing, Captain Parry, and his surgeon, Dr. Beverly, her internal improvements. The address is to be arrived at the Caledonia Hotel here, after another published. A portion of the ground was levelled, arduous but unsuccessful attempt to accomplish measured, and staked off. We were glad to see the Polar voyage. Captain Parry came to Inverness the name of Thomas Eddy pre-eminently mentionby the Chichester revenue cutter, commanded by ed in relation to the projection of the Erie Canal; Captain John Steward, having fortunately fallen in he and Simon Dewitt were announced at the dinwith Captain S. in the Orkneys, on being driven inner which succeeded the labours of the day as the there on the 22d ult. The history of the present projectors of that great work. The name of Deenterprise is brief; and while we have to communicate the agreeable news of the safe return of Captain Parry to his country and friends, we are able, at the same time, to vouch for the accuracy of the following particulars. Captain Parry, on leaving the discovery Ship at the appointed place, off the Spitzbergen coast, betook himself to the sledge wit Clinton was mentioned simply without com- "The superior mildness of the climate of this Died, on seventh day, the 27th ult., at 6 o'clock in the morning, at Peel Hall, in the county of Philadelphia, in the seventieth year of his age, JENEMIAH PARKER, late of this city, merchant. On the 13th ult., at her son's residence in Blockley, REBECCA GEORGE, widow of the late Amos George, of the same Township, in the 76th year of her age. An examplary life, marked by many and severe afflictions, terminated in a peaceful death--the happy prelude to a joyful immortality. At his farm near Burlington, (N. J.) on the 11th ult., DANIEL SMITH, in the 62d year of his age, proprietor and conductor of one of the most extensive and best selected Nurseries of Fruit Trees in the United States. With abilities above the ordinary standard, and religiously inclined from his youth, his latter moments were in accordance with the meekness, gentleness, humility and integrity which characterized him through life, leaving the consoling impression that he is now realizing the joys of that salvation which came by Jesus Christ, in the efficacy of whose atoning sacrifice he most surely believed. The following tribute to the memory of Hannah Elton, a notice of whose death was given in our last number, came too late for insertion then. Of this truly amiable woman it may perhaps safely be said, that she was one of the few who neglected none of the talents committed to her charge. A native of Burlington, but for many years a resident in this city, she was an exemplary and useful member of the Society of Friends, and though peculiarly modest and unassuming in her deportment, she was, from an early period of her life, scrupulously faithful in the discharge of all her religious and social duties, and from the unshaken confidence which she uniformly maintained to the latest hour of her life, in the atoning merits of her blessed Redeemer as the only means of salvation, and the tranquillity in which she was fayoured to retire from this scene of tribulation, there is ground to hope she has been permitted to enter the mansions prepared for the righteous. VOL. I. A RELIGIOUS AND LITERARY JOURNAL. PUBLISHED WEEKLY, SEVENTH DAY, ELEVENTH MONTH, 10, 1827. BY JOHN RICHARDSON, Corner of Carpenter and Seventh Street, PHILADELPHIA. lence of this admirable discourse. NO. 4. in the human character; and will prove that is hereafter to be known, are often too much in we have not overrated the literary excel-advance of it to be discernible by the common eye. All these causes combine to reduce the stock of living reputation, as much below the real merits of the age, as it is below the proper dignity of man; and he who should wish to elevate his spirit by great examples of wisdom, of genius, and of patriotism, if he could not derive them from the illustrious dead, would have better reason than the son of Philip, to weep at the limits which confined him. To part with the great and good from a world which thus wants them, and not to receive thereafter the refreshing influence of their purified and exalted fame, would be to make death almost the master of our virtue, as he appears to be of our perishable bodies. But its literary merits are the least praise of the Eulogium. It will perpetuate the memory of a great and good man, whose Price Two Dollars per annum, payable in advance. character, as here delineated, will become "an imperishable example of virtue." The purified and exalted fame of Judge Tilghman, will be shared by his biographer; for the noble enthusiasm-the comprehensive views the sincere piety which pervade the discourse, bespeak a kindred spirit. CHIEF JUSTICE TILGHMAN. An Eulogium, upon the Hon. William Tilghman, late BINNEY. The admirable qualities of the late Chief Justice of Pennsylvania, so happily tempered each other-his modesty threw so beautiful a drapery over his virtues-his judgment so controlled his faculties his exquisite sense of propriety so kept him from every unbecoming action; that his cotemporaries, excepting those to whom he was intimately known, were inclined perhaps to undervalue his powers. We are the more inclined to dwell upon these characteristics, as indicating, in some measure, the state of morals and sentiment in a large and influential class of our community. It is well for a people, when the men whose station and intellectual endowments enable them to guide the public taste, and mould in a great degree the public opinions, when such men are not ashamed to proclaim to their fellow citizens, and to the world, It required an acquaintance with the dignity and purity of his domestic life, and the reason of the hope that is in them,' with the impartiality and wisdom of his jus- when they give the whole weight of their dicial career, to appreciate the rare virtues persuasion and example to the cause of sound which adorned him. In the discourse be-principles and pure morality-when they are fore us, his character is delineated in a maswilling to hold up to the rising and to every terly and inimitable portrait-equally wor-future generation, "the sublime principles thy, as has been justly remarked of the pro- which ought to be infused into persons of fession, the subject, and the author. exalted situations." The Eulogium is a performance of ex- For, it is indeed true, in the language of quisite beauty chaste, terse, appropriate, the great master spirit of the last age, "that dignified,-placing in the happiest lights, all who administer in the government of the public and private character of the de-men, in which they stand in the person of ceased, and glowing with a warmth of moral and religious feeling, without which no eulogium upon such a man, could adequately impress the mind. WILLIAM TILGHMAN, was born in Talbot county, Maryland, in the year 1756, and removed with his father, when about 6 years old, to Philadelphia, where he received his education and studied the law. From 1776, to 1793, he resided chiefly in Maryland, and was for several years a member of the legislature of that state. In the latter year, he returned to Philadelphia, and made this city his residence during the remainder of his life. He was appointed Chief Justice of Pennsylvania, in 1806, and held the office until his death, which occurred in the early part of the present year, in the 71st year of his age. The extracts which follow, will charm all who can relish the sublime and the beautiful God himself, should have high and worthy If the reputation of the living were the only The living and the dead are, however, but one those who have gone before, remains to enrich family, and the moral and intellectual affluence of their posterity. The great fountain of human character lies beyond the confines of life, where the passions cannot invade it. It is in that region, that among innumerable proofs of man's nothingness, are preserved the records of his immortal descent and destiny. It is there that the spirits of all ages, after their sun is set, are gathered into one firmament, to shed their unquenchable lights upon us. It is in the great assembly of the dead, that the philosopher and the patriot, who have passed from life, complete their benefaction to mankind, by becoming imperishable examples of virtue. Beyond the circle of these private affections which cannot choose but shrink from the inroads of death, there is no grief then for the departure of of gratitude should fall into the graves of such as are gathered in honour to their forefathers. By their own unenvied virtues and talents, they have the eminently good and wise. No tears but those become a new possession to their posterity, and when we commemorate them, and pay the debt which is there due, we increase and confirm our own inheritance. We are assembled, my brethren, to pay a part of this debt to one, to whom we shall be greatly in arrear, after we have exhausted all our terms of respect and endearment. We come to honour one who, during a long life, was an honour to his profession and his country. We come to lay claim to his reputation as part of our own, and as an acces. sion to that invaluable estate, which is to pass from generation to generation of this commonwealth, to all future time. It is in obedience to your call, that shall endeavour to show the value of this claim, by a sketch of the life and character of the late Chief Justice Tilghman. I From the moment of the late Chief Justice's appointment, to that of his death, most of us, my brethren, have stood around him, and have wit nessed the great work upon which his reputation rests. His life has been on the bench,-his family has been the bar,--his children are now before me. So obvious have been his walks to all,--so radiant with that light which is reflected from the path of the just, that no part of them is unknown to you; and I shall but revive the impressions and assist the recollections of each, while I endeavour to sketch the extent of his labours, the character of his judg ment and of his mind, his temper and disposition, social, moral, and religious. The higher judicial offices in our country, are posts of great distinction, and they owe it to their in requisition the noblest faculties of the mind, the attendant exertion and responsibility. They put finest properties of the temper, and not unfre quently they task to the utmost the vigour of an upon He who, through a large portion of the short life of man, properly sustains such an office, studying all his causes with the intenseness of personal interest,-improving the science by adding daily confirmation to the defences of liberty, reputation and property,—and at the last standing clear in his great account of justice impartially administered to the poor and the rich, the guilty and the innocent, -he that does this is entitled to all the homage which man ought to render to man, and may claim, but not till then, to stand by the side of our venerated Tilghman. (To be continued.) SELECTED FOR THE FRIEND. FALLS OF KAKABIKKA. "The chasm, into which the water falls, is bounded for several miles by bluffs of rocks which rise to a height of upwards of one hundred and fifty feet. They are of a dark colour, that contrasts strongly with the white foam of the waters." its surface is entirely covered, but is probably fair presents on a smaller scale, the same ludicrous COMMUNICATION. FRANCKFORT FAIRS. tumnal season. Two great Fairs are annually held at Franckfort, one in the spring of the year, the other in the auThe chiming of bells announces the commencement of the Fair, and it generally continues for three weeks. The first, is called the week of acceptance, the second, is the week of payment. The situation of Franckfort on the Mayne, and its proximity to the Rhine, render it the magazine of all the merchandize conveyed by these rivers to different parts of Germany. The quantity and variety of wares exhibited, exceed that of any other market in Europe-but they are especially famous for the immense collections of curious and valuable books, in all languages, and collected from all countries where the art of book-making is known. The literati and booksellers from all parts of Europe resort thither, either to gratify their curiosity or purchase supplies. Catalogues of the books to be sold are printed and distributed abroad, sometime before the fair commences. sides the number of traders, and purchasers, by whom the fairs are frequented, multitudes are attracted by the love of gaiety and amusement; and The British government, which is pursuduring their continuance, the city becomes as much ing its geographical researches in every rea scene of dissipation, as a mart of business. The following description of a recent fair is from thegion of the globe, has lately made a survey pen of a late traveller. From an account pub"A farther drive of fourteen miles, (from Darm-lished in the Literary Gazette, it appears that letters have been received from Monte Video, dated the 12th of 5th month (May) last, which state the return of the Adventure and Beagle to this port, from this duty. The letter states that— Be The following account of the Falls of Kakabikka, is extracted from "Major Long's Second Expedition." These falls are on Dog River, one of the most considerable tributaries of Lake Superior; and are highly interesting, not only in themselves, but as belonging to that great chain of waters, which is already so remarkable for the variety, beauty, and grandeur of its numerous cascades and cata-stadt,) through a country more sandy than any racts. Montmorenci and Niagara are more celebrated than any in America; and to the latter only, which is altogether unrivalled, would the Falls of Kakabikka seem to be inferior. "The splendid waterfalls which we observed we will not attempt to describe. On of them, however, we cannot pass over without particular mention, as it may, probably, rank among the finest that are known; from the Indians it has received the beautiful appellation of Falls of Kakabikka, and as no attempt has yet been made to give it an European name, we hope that its original appellation will be retained, as that of Niagara has been. In the Chippewa language, Kakabikka signifies the 'cleft rock.' This fall is remarkable on account of the volume of water which it presents, the great height from which it falls, the picturesque appearance of the rocks which surround it, the wildness of the vegetation that accompanies it, and finally, on account of the very great noise which it produces, and which we believe to be far greater than that of Niagara. It yields to the latter in one respect, however, which is in point of breadth, but in this perhaps it acquires an additional beauty; for the immense breadth of Niagara certainly takes away from the effect which its great height would otherwise produce; while the falls of Kakabikka, restricted by the rocks to a breadth of fifty yards, present a height apparently more imposing. The rock was measured by Lieutenants Scott and Denny, who found the perpendicular pitch to be about one hundred and thirty feet. The edge of the rock is placed obliquely to the bed of the river; FOR THE FRIEND. THE STRAITS OF MAGELLAN. of these Straits. H. "These vessels sailed from Monte Video about the middle of November, and, after encountering very severe weather, reached the Straits of Magellan on the 23d of December. They anchored in Port Famine early in January, where the Adventure, Captain King, remained until the first week of April, employed in the examination of the eastern side of the strait; while the Beagle, under the orders of Captain Stokes, proceeded to survey the western entrance, from which she returned early in March. part of the plain on the upper Rhine, leads to the |