will make them white in the blood of the Lamb. | He feared that many felt a disposition to withHe is still waiting to be gracious, and though draw their necks from under the yoke of Christ; you have strayed far from the fold, He will lead and that though he should be removed from works you as unto pleasant pastures, where streams of to rewards, he believed the cause would make living water flow for evermore.' He had much progress, though many might fall out by the to offer, all pointing and leading to the one great way; but the truth was the same that it ever Fountain of Mercy; and then added, I am was, and that all who were clothed with it, bound to express my feeling and impression, would rise superior to all the power of an un(though I know not for whom it is intended,) wearied adversary. He remarked that he had that I believe there are those present who have never felt such happiness before, that his senbeen so far led astray by the Enemy of their sations surpassed description. "I think," said soul's salvation, as to be ready to take their own he, "that some great change will soon take life.' Soon after this the meeting broke up, place with me. Come life, or come death, my when a man of a respectable appearance, under joy and happiness seem complete. My cup great distress of mind, approached him, saying this day has been made to overflow." Your message is to me; it is true that I now have the instruments of death in my pocket. I have become weary of life, and have no resolution to withstand the Tempter, so as to face the cruel blasts of adversity, and had determined this night to commit the fatal deed. Yet I felt the awful responsibility; and having heard of this meeting, and knowing that Friends often sat in silence, I believed that I should be enabled to become calm and composed before the awful close of life. But now I have abundant reason to bless God, in that he has made you the instrument of saving my life, as also my immortal soul; which, but for this interposition, would have rushed unbidden into the presence of an insulted God.' His heart now overflowed with gratitude both towards D. Sands as the instrument, and unto the Lord, by whom he was thus sent to save a fellow creature from destruction.

"It is stated that soon after this wonderful providential interposition, this person became a changed and greatly improved character."

Of his ministry, we find in the volume before us the following testimony:

"His ministry was at once awakening and persuasive, conveying deep conviction to the conscience of the careless, the rebellious, and the unfaithful, and greatly tending to the instruction and enlightening of the understanding of the sincere inquirer after the way to Zion. Many were gathered through his labours to unite in religious fellowship with Friends, and some of these became useful and acceptable ministers, labouring extensively in the service of the gospel."

About a week before his decease, as he was passing a burying ground, on his return from monthly meeting, though he was then in his usual state of health, he remarked to his wife, that he did not expect to pass that place again. "On his return home from the last meeting he attended, he said he had taken a final leave of the meeting; but that there were a few individuals on whose account he still felt some anxiety. But that his prayers were, that others might be raised up to feel for those, and to bear the weight of his concern, and labour with them.

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"On second-day morning he was very feeble, and his general appearance indicated the approaching change. It was proposed to call in a physician, to which he consented; but said it was to gratify his friends, for he considered his case beyond the reach of medicine. He remarked that his day's work was done, he had nothing more to do, as respected a future state: he had not left his concern for that, to a dying hour. He desired that all mankind would be willing to labour as he had. Behold, I have left all to follow thee, the only true God; and thee alone have I worshipped and adored. Thou hast been my morning song; and my evening prayer has been to thee. How is my soul replenished with thy sovereign grace! Thou hast preserved me by sea and land: Thou hast never forsaken me, though my trials have been many.' He proceeded to speak of his experience, saying, I have also been persecuted by false brethren, and many proving dispensations have been allotted to me; but blessed are they who are persecuted for Christ's sake. I have rejoiced that I was found worthy to suffer in so glorious a cause. If I know my own heart, from the commencement of my religious exercises, I have preferred the experience of the mercies of a gracious God, to all other things. By Him have I leaped over the walls of opposition that at times have encircled my path. But now the time draws nigh; the curtains of the evening of this life will soon be drawn. I have many precious friends who will lament my loss; and I am sensible that I have had their tender sympathy, though many of them are in a far distant land; yet I seem to feel their tender spirits hovering round my dying bed. But I must resign them, with a confident hope of ere long meeting them in the realms of endless bliss.'

Ben Levi. "In the Jews' street at Frankforton-the-Maine, in the midst of Gothic facades, black copings, and sombre alleys, there is a house of small exterior, distinguished from others by its luxurious neatness, which gives it an appearance of singular cheerfulness and freshness. The brass on the door is polished, the curtains on the window are as white as snow, and the staircase, an unusual thing in the damp atmosphere of this dirty quarter, is always dry and shining.

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"The traveller who from curiosity visits this street-a true specimen of the times when the Jews of Frankfort, subjected to the most intolerable vexations, were restricted to this infected quarter-will be induced to stop before the neat and simple house, and perhaps ask, Who is that venerable old lady seated in a large armchair behind the little shining squares of the window on the first story? This is the reply every citizen of Frankfort will make: In that house dwelt an Israelite merchant, named Meyer Anselm Rothschild. He there acquired a good name, a great fortune, and a numerous offspring; and when he died, the widow declared she would never quit, except for the tomb, the unpretending dwelling which had served as a cradle to that name, that fortune, and those children.'.

"Continued prosperity has attended the sons of the pious and modest widow. Their name is become European, their wealth proverbial. They inhabit sumptuous palaces in the most beautiful quarters of Paris, London, Vienna, Naples, and Frankfort; but their mother, persevering in her admirable modesty, has not quitted her comparatively humble house, where those sons come to visit her with respect and reverence, and discharge their duties in memory of their estimable father, thus presenting bright examples for the present time."

From the Journal of Commerce.
ELECTRIC TELEGRAPHS.

performance, we feel not a doubt but it is capable of doing all he claims for it. He shows, in other words, that it is capable of transmitting one thousand words per minute over telegraph wires, which is a rapidity wholly unparalleled. What is more, he can prepare or put up long despatches in Liverpool, and when they arrive in New York or Boston, they can be transmitted in a few minutes. The President's Message, which may fill a page of the Journal of Commerce, he says, can be transmitted by his machine in less than an hour. This appears extraordinary; but is made quite reasonable by an inspection of the operations of the machine.

We conceive that no part of the invention infringes in the least upon Morse's Patent. Mr. Bains dispenses entirely with the magnet; hence his is simply an "Electrical Telegraph," and not, as Professor Morse claims his to be, an "Electro-Magnetic Telegraph."

We have not time to go into further particulars. We consider it an invention of great importance, and one in which the press, as well as the people of this country, is most deeply interested. It is an invention that should not become a monopoly in the hands of men who might employ it to the injury of the press, and of the best interests of the people.

We understand Mr. Bains sold his patent in England for £12,000 sterling. He has taken measures to secure his patent in Washington, and intends selling out his right to parties who may be disposed to treat with him; and if he does not prove the power of the machine to do all he claims, he will not receive a cent for it.

A FRIEND TO IMPROVEMENT.

THE LOCUSTS OF SOUTH AFRICA.

Of the multitudes of the incomplete insect, or larva, of the locust which at this time infested this part of Africa, no adequate idea can possibly be conceived without having been an eye witness. For the distance of ten miles on each side of the Seaoow river, and eighty or ninety miles in By a communication which we publish to- length, an area of sixteen or eighteen hundred day, from a gentleman who has had much ex-square miles, the whole surface of the ground, perience in telegraphic operations, but who has no pecuniary interest in any Telegraph line, it will be seen that a new Electric Telegraph has been invented by Mr. Bains, of London, and is about to be patented in this country, which bids fair to supersede all those now in use. It may terminate the controversy between Professor Morse and Mr. O'Reilly, much sooner than it could be done by the courts.

-BAINS' ELECTRICAL TELegraph.

We had the pleasure of examining to-day a new and we think a most wonderful electrical apparatus, invented by Mr. Baius of London. It is both ingenious and simple. He showed its operation to us, and from what we saw of its

as far as we could see, might literally be said to be, or to have been, covered with them. They had completely destroyed every green herb and every blade of grass; and had not the insulated reeds of the river afforded subsistence for our cattle, our journey must here have ended for want of food. To the southward, where these swarms had already been, the traces of their route appeared as if the surface had been swept by a broom, or as if a harrow had been drawn over it. In coming to the first troop, the wagons, as usual, drove right through them, when they rose up on each side like a cloud, and the horses crossed the group in a gallop. Those that escaped from being crushed immediately squatted down again. They swarmed in thousands into

our tents to devour the crumbs of bread that fell on the ground. The present year was the third of their continuance in this part of the colony. Their last departure, with its result, is described as rather singular, and it was confirmed by the inhabitants of the lower part of the colony. All the full-fledged insects were driven by a tempestuous northwest wind into the sea, and afterwards thrown back upon the beach, where they formed a bank, three or four feet high, between the mouths of the Bosjesmans river and the Beeka, a distance of nearly fifty miles, and our present company assured me, that when this mass became putrid the stench was sensibly felt in several parts of Sneuwberg.-Sir John Barrow's Autobiography.

FRIENDS' REVIEW. PHILADELPHIA, FIFTH MONTH 6, 1848.

In the 69th number of that valuable paper, the National Era, we find an article of considerable length, over the well known signature, of J. G. W., ostensibly designed as a criticism upon an editorial contained in the 29th number of this Review. Though it is of no great importance, we may in the first place correct a misapprehension which would hardly have been expected from so correct an observer as J. G. W. The article from which he makes his quotation, and to which he directs his remarks, is not an editorial, but a communication, with a signature annexed, from a valued correspondent. This statement is made with a view of placing the facts of the case in their proper light, not with a design of disavowing the sentiments of our correspondent. Valuing as we do the writings and character of J. G. W., it would be with the utmost regret, that any article should be admitted into the Review, that would involve a controversy between him and our correspondents. Happily, in the case before us, there does not appear to be any essential difference of opinion between them.

It is not perceived, that our correspondent C. has expressed or intimated a belief that the inequalities which exist in the social condition of men, pomp, splendor, wasteful extravagance, in sharp contrast with squalid poverty, famine, and nakedness, are designed by our Heavenly Father for the good of his creatures." The editor can perceive no denial, or even palliation, of the monstrous evils arising from the enormous inequalities which tyranny and oppression have introduced into the social system. Our correspondent C., as well as the editor, will cordially and unhesitatingly agree with J. G. W., in the sentiment, that it is our duty to labour, as way may be opened, for the removal of the evils arising from ignorance and sloth, as well as from

violence and injustice; and that this ought to be done in a Christian spirit, and by Christian means. "We would advocate no violent measures; no injustice to any class; no unsettling of the rightful tenure of property; no compulsory distribution." These were the measures against which, at least in the apprehension of the editor, the protest of our correspondent was entered.

The article entitled Emigration, was left at the publication office, with a particular request that it should be inserted in the Review. The editor has no connection or acquaintance with the association from which it emanates; but being well aware of the unprotected situation in which many of the emigrants who land on our shores, find themselves as strangers in a strange land, and their liability to imposition from artful and unprincipled men, he would gladly encourage any judicious and well intended effort to extend assistance to them.

When we reflect that the numerous foreigners who are seeking an asylum in our land, from the distractions or miseries of their native countries, will many of them in all probability be transformed into useful citizens, or into paupers, according as the means of improving their condition may be afforded or withheld, policy no less than humanity, suggests the expediency of affording facilities to enable them to provide for themselves, with the least possible delay.

MARRIED,-In Friends' Meeting House, Smithfield, R. I., on Fifth day, the 30th of 3d month last, JONATHAN M. Dow, of Woonsocket, R. I., to SOPHRONIA W. WHEELER, of Mansfield, Mass.

At Friends' Meeting House, Hallowell, Maine, on Fourth day, the 26th ult., WILLIAM A SAMPSON to ELIZABETH G. WINGATE, both of Hallowell.

DIED, At her residence in Shrewsbury, N. J., the 29th of 12th. month last, SARAH, widow of Benjamin White, in the 72d year of her age.

She was a warm and affectionate friend. Her heart was open to the calls of suffering humanity, and she willingly ministered to the wants of the sick and afflicted. Firmly attached to the prin ciples and doctrines of the Society of Friends, she endeavoured faithfully to maintain them both by precept and example, in a humble sense of her own demerit.

During a long protracted confinement under much suffering from a dropsical affection, she often manifested a desire to rest her dependence on the alone sufficient Helper, calling frequently upon her "blessed Saviour," in whom her faith was reposed. Her mind remained clear until the peaceful close, and a consoling assurance is cherished that she has entered into rest.

On the 7th ult., at the residence of his son-in-law, William Ratcliff, near Flushing, Bel mont Co., Ohio, JOSHUA WOOD, a member of Flush ing Monthly Meeting, in the 85th year of his age.

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as long as the money and credit of the trappers last. Seated, Indian fashion, round the fires, with a blanket spread before them, groups are seen with their decks' of cards, playing at 'euker,' 'poker,' and 'seven-up,' the regular

In Mansfield, Mass., on the 4th of last month, SARAH, widow of George Sherman, in the 69th year of her age. About four weeks previous to her decease, she had a fall, by which her hip bone was broken. The accident was followed by much bodily suffering, which she bore with patience. She was more comfortable during the mountain-games. latter part of her time, and was apparently doing well, until about twenty minutes before her death. | She was a valuable member of Smithfield Monthly Meeting.

In this city, on the 17th ult., MARY ANNA, only daughter of the late John Brown, of Dover, N. H., in the 17th year of her age.

Naturally of a sweet and buoyant temper, she was, throughout her illness, cheerful and uncomplaining; and as her strength declined and recovery became doubtful, she was enabled through the power of Divine love, wholly to resign her earthly hopes for the brighter promises of immortal life.

She took leave of her friends with sweet composure; wishing they might not grieve for her, she was "so willing to be released-so entirely happy." Thus, in childlike faith, she quietly passed to the

arms of her blessed Redeemer.

In Wilmington, Delaware, on First day, the 16th of last month, ELIZABETH GUMMERE, daughter of the late John Gummere, of Burlington, N. J., in the 25th year of her age.

From Chambers's Edinburgh Journal." THE TRAPPERS OF THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS. (Concluded from page 510.)

The stakes are beaver,'

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which here is current coin; and when the fur
is gone, their horses, mules, rifles, and shirts,
hunting packs, and clothing, are staked. Daring
gamblers make the rounds of the camp,
lenging each other to play for the trapper's
highest stake-his horse, his squaw, (if he have
one,) and, as once happened, his scalp! There
go hos and beaver!' is the mountain expression
when any great loss is sustained; and sooner or
later, hos and beaver' invariably find their way
into the insatiable pockets of the traders. A
trapper often squanders the produce of his hunt,
amounting to hundreds of dollars, in a couple of
hours; and, supplied on credit with another
equipment, leaves the rendezvous for another
expedition, which has the same result time after
time; although one tolerably successful hunt
would enable him to return to the settlements'
and civilized life, with an ample sum to purchase
and stock a farm, and enjoy himself in ease and
comfort the remainder of his days.

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even eredit sufficient to buy a pound of powder.

"These annual gatherings are often the scene of bloody duels, for over their cups and cards no men are more quarrelsome than your mountaineers. Rifles, at twenty paces, settle all differences; and, as may be imagined, the fall of one or other of the combatants is certain, or, as sometimes happens, both fall at the word 'fire.""

An old trapper, a French Canadian, assured me that he had received fifteen thousand dollars for beaver during a sojourn of twenty years in Every year he resolved in his the mountains. mind to return to Canada, and, with this object, always converted his fur into cash; but a fort"At a certain time, when the hunt is over, or night at the 'rendezvous' always cleaned him they have loaded their pack-animals, the trap-out, and, at the end of twenty years, he had not pers proceed to the rendezvous,' the locality of which has been previously agreed upon; and here the traders and agents of the fur companies await them, with such assortment of goods as their hardy customers may require, including generally a fair supply of alcohol. The trappers drop in singly and in small bands, bringing their packs of beaver to this mountain market, not unfrequently to the value of a thousand dollars each, the produce of one hunt. The dissipation of the rendezvous, however, soon turns the trapper's pocket inside out. The goods brought by the traders, although of the most inferior quality, are sold at enormous prices :Coffee, twenty and thirty shillings a pint-cup, which is the usual measure; tobacco fetches ten and fifteen shillings a plug; alcohol, from twenty to fifty shillings a pint; gunpowder, sixteen shillings a pint-cup; and all other articles at proportionably exorbitant prices.

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The following scene has rarely been treated with a freer and firmer touch. It is a scene far :-"A little before from unfamiliar to the trapper: sunset I descended the mountain to the springs; and being very tired, after taking a refreshing draught of the cold water, I lay down on the rock by the side of the water and fell fast asleep. When I awoke the sun had already set; but although darkness was fast gathering over the mountain, I was surprised to see a bright light flickering against its sides. A glance assured me that the mountain was on fire, and starting up, I saw at once the danger of my position. The bottom had been fired about a mile below the springs, and but a short distance from where I had secured my animals. A dense gorge, and presently a light air springing up from the east, a mass of flame shot up into the sky and rolled fiercely up the stream, the belt of dry brush on

The beaver' is purchased at from two to eight dollars per pound; the Hudson's Bay Company alone buying it by the pluie, or plew'—that is, the whole skin; giving a certain price for skins, whether of old beaver or kit-cloud of smoke was hanging over the tens.'

"The rendezvous is one continued scene of drunkenness, gambling, and brawling and fighting,