1881.] LUCRETIA MOTT. 87 she identified herself with the Hicksite about fifteen years ago. He was very or Unitarian branch. But whatever tall and muscular, while Mrs. Mott was question may have been raised as to her short and seemingly slight in figure; and religious creed, there never was or could in the simple dove-colored Quaker dress, be any as to the beautiful and practical with the crossed white muslin kerchief Christianity of her life. at the neck, and the prim cap, she made a very pleasing picture. There were born to this well-associated couple five children, three of whom are living. In 1833 she was one of those who took part in the first anti-slavery convention, which was held in Philadelphia, and which organized the American AntiSlavery Society. The next year she was one of the organizers of the Philadelphia Female Anti-Slavery Society, and among its most active executive members. She addressed many meetings in the succeeding years, not only throughout the North, but in many of the slave States, and was several times among those who were attacked by mobs assembled in the interests of slavery. A well-authenticated anecdote is told of her on one of these occasions. She bade one of her friends, who had his hands full in protecting the ladies of his own party, to go on his way without giving attention to her. "But who will protect you?" he answered. "This gentleman will," she replied, laying her hand lightly on the arm of one of the ringleaders of the mob who were crowding to assault them. The man looked at her for a moment, as if struck dumb, but justified her bold confidence and ready wit by taking her under his care, and guiding her out of the violent crowd. After the anti-slavery movement, the education and employment of her own sex claimed her strongest interest. She was one of the first to move actively in the promotion of the medical education of women, and for the founding of the Woman's Medical College of Pennsylvania. Her cordial sympathy and cooperation never failed its professors, students, or trustees, and her sweet face and cordial greetings were among the greatest attractions of its annual receptions on the evening of commencement day. Notwithstanding the frequent demands of the public upon her time, she in no way neglected her home. She was fond of housekeeping, and conducted her domestic affairs in the old Quaker fashion, and her four daughters were carefully instructed in the duties of the household. It was the custom of Mrs. Mott and her family to breakfast in winter not later than seven, and in summer as early as half-past six o'clock. In the long summer mornings, notwithstanding her age, she liked to get up an hour or two before the rest of the family, and gather the vegetables or fruit for the day. . . . She spoke in public because she was conMassa-scious of a power which impelled her to do so. Like the noble Methodist woman in Adam Bede,' it was as if speech came to her without will of her own, and words were given to her that came out as the tears come, because our hearts are full, and we can't help it.' This was the secret of her eloquence. Of all the prominent American women of this cent ury, there is probably not one so little associated with that which is disagreeable in publicity, and yet there is none who has been more prominently before the public." In 1840 she and several other women were sent as delegates by the Pennsylvania Society to a World's Anti-Slavery Convention held in London. chusetts also had included several women in its delegation. The refusal of the convention to admit these delegates to seats, and the indignation aroused by such action, caused the publication of the first English and French woman's rights journals, and the calling of the first Woman's Convention in America. It was held in Seneca Falls, N. Y., in 1848, and James Mott, the husband of Lucretia Mott, presided. The husband and wife were as one throughout life on all questions of humane effort. Mr. Mott died THE YOUNG FOLKS OF CHERRY AVENUE. CHAPTER VII. TAL AND TRUMAN IN CONSULTATION— MISS JULIA MAKES A SPEECH. [The reader will find the first six chapters of this attractive story in Volume 70, being the Numbers of the PHRENOLOGICAL JOURNAL from January to June of last year.-Ed.] OLLO, Tal, wait for me." "HO Tal was walking briskly along, for it was near school-time; he liked to be in his seat before the bell rang, so that he could look over the contents of his little desk, and see that everything was right, and perhaps have a little chat with Miss Grace Clem, too. He was a peculiar boy in some things. No one was more fond of fun than he, and no boy in the school did more to make it; but he didn't like hurly-burly fun, or confusion. He'd stop playing at recess to go into the school-room a minute or so before the bell rang, because he wanted to be out of the rush which always followed that call to resume serious work. And when the order for dismissal was given, he would usually wait until the majority of his school-fellows had scrambled out; then out he would run, and nimbly make his way to the front. He didn't like to be crowded, and would say he "didn't see the use of being in such a great hurry to do a thing when there was plenty of time." Hearing the call, Tal "slowed up a little," as a railway engineer would say, and Truman Burr soon joined him. Truman had not got entirely over the injury which he brought upon himself by pulling the fence down, as he limped some. "Jiminy, yer in a hurry. 'Taint so late," said that worthy. "No, it isn't very late, but I thought I might as well walk fast as to go slow. like to walk fast, don't you? I "Huh! huh! huh! Ye're allers on hand, and that's the reason yer gits such good marks, I guess," said Truman, in a everybody," re"Don't you re "It's very useful to joined Tal, warmly. member what Miss Julia Clem said t'other day about how her father became an artist because a phrenologist told him he could make a good one?" "I jest wonder what kind of a duck I'll be when I grow up." "If you'll study Phrenology, Tru, you'll learn a good deal about yourself, and how to live, and what to do," urged Tal. "Look here, now," cried Truman, taking his companion's arm, "s'pose you read them books, and learn all 'bout it. an' jest 'xamine my cocynut, an' tell me what you think of it. I guess that'll do for me. Pop sez I aint fit for nothin' but eatin'." 1881.] THE YOUNG FOLKS OF CHERRY AVENUE. "There's a good deal in you, Tru, and I believe if it could be brought out you'd make a smart man. There's-" "Huh! huh! huh! now yer gassin'," broke in Truman, with one of his rough jerks upon Tal's arm which almost threw the boy down. 89 and turned, with a defiant face, toward the merry party, but Tal whispered, in an undertone, "Never mind 'em, Tru," and then, in a good-natured tone, called out: "Yes, we're consultin', girls, on the state of the country; don't you think we'd ought to be sent to Congress?" There, Tru, please to be not quite "Why, yes; ha! ha! ha!" laughed so rough. I'm not so big as you, you Sophie. Aint it too funny for anyknow. But I was going to say that thing! Tal and Truman Burr going to there's Joe Winkle; papa says that if Congress!" All the girls laughed at this he'd had good instruction when he was sally. young he'd have made a very smart man." "Well, I guess I'm a good deal better in some things than most people s'pose, an' if I only had a chance-" "Just see those two boys, Tal Manley and that Truman Burr, in such familiar conversation," cried a shrill voice, which was followed by a peal of laughter from four or five girls, who were standing together on the porch of a modest dwelling, a short distance from the school. The boys looked around. There were Milly, Sophie, Adah Bang, and others. Truman hastily let go of Tal's arm, "I "Come along, Tru," said Tal. want to tell you before school begins about what papa said of Joe Winkle. He just became a drinker because he got into the habit of going out nights with young men and spending his time in saloons. Poor fellow, he didn't have any one to tell him how to use the time right, because his mother was dead, and his father didn't give him any attention, scarcely." "Huh! that's fun, you'd better believe it. Who wants ter be readin' and studyin' books all the time. Jest let me have some money, and I'll show yer how ter make it spin. I'd go ter the the-a-ter, and I'd play billiards all I wanted ter. Guess yer wouldn't catch me long in this old one-horse place. I'm goin' ter see the world's soon's I'm a little bigger, you can bet." “Well, if that's what you're going to do, Tru, I'm sorry for you. Don't you remember the song we sang the other day in school?— 'Now which will you choose? to be thrifty and snug Or to go with your eyes like the eyes of a bug, “I swow, you'd make a good Methody parson, Tal, ye've got a meller voice, and can preach like a reg'lar. Hi! I aint goin' in yet. Let's have some fun afore the bell rings. Tag-who says for tag?" And, turning to two or three boys near the school door, Truman let Tal pass into the building alone. He had no sooner shown himself in the school-room when Oh, Tal, I want to speak to you," cried a girlish voice; "come here a minute." The boy went over to Trudie Baker, who was sitting in her place. "You know that school closes next week on Thursday?" "Yes, of course,” replied Tal. "And we're going to have some exercises ?" 'Yes, Miss Julia expects to have our minister and doctor here, and papa, and Mr. Kemble, and ever so many others. Well, we want to make up a little play of some kind, and won't you help?" "I don't know-will if I can." "That's real nice! Now, some of the girls are talking about getting up a sort of charade, and Miss Julia thinks it will be good. We're to take characters. One's to be 'Anger,' another 'Pride,' another 'Vanity,' another 'Fun,' another Fear,' another 'Kindness,' and so on. And they're all to speak a little piece and act it off. Now, won't that be interesting?" "Yes, I guess it will." " as follows: "This morning I had occasion to make a call down in Factory lane-I wanted to see a poor woman who lives there. When I knocked at the door a little boy, not more than seven years old, opened it for me, and made a bow, with a pleasant 'Good-morning, ma'am.' I asked if Mrs. Woodlake lived there, and he replied, 'Yes, ma'am, she's my mother; will you please to come in ?' and led the way into a small room, where he showed me a chair, and asked me to sit down, and he would tell his mother who was in the back room. He was so courteous and gentle that I was very much struck by his conduct; for I have never seen a girl or boy more polite than that little boy. When his mother came in she greeted me, and then said to him, Roderick, my son, will you go and take care of your little sister, now? You know I must go out soon, and you will see to her while I am gone.' 'Yes, mamma,' he answered, and, with a bow and ‘Goodmorning, ma'am,' to me, he skipped out of the room. A few minutes afterward I heard him singing cheerily, as if trying to amuse that little sister. Now, some children-yes, most children-have to be told to be courteous and accommodating to their elders. They have to be told to speak to a visitor, to bring a chair for him, and to show any little attention. I I have often been in the homes of people who had everything nice and comfortable, and seen little girls sitting in the cushioned chair of father or mother, and "And you'll take a part, won't you? think you'd do real nicely as ‘Fun.' "All right, I guess I will. But who's a-going to make up the words?" 1881.] SKETCHES OF LIFE IN SOUTH CAROLINA. so taken up with a story-book or paper that they did not pay any attention to their mamma or me; did not greet us when we came into the room, but kept on reading as if they were alone. Is it not pleasant, when mother or father or an elder sister comes into a room where you are, to jump up and offer the comfortable chair you have been occupying? Isn't it pleasant, boys, to offer to carry a parcel for a lady of your acquaintance who may pass you on the street when you are at play? Do not the warm thanks and good opinion you are sure to win by little courtesies more than pay you for them? Think, now, how little time and trouble they cost! To be studious, to recite your lessons well, to be good-natured and merry as a bird, are excellent things, and I admire them greatly; but I find a good many of you who have all these are apt to be forgetful of good manners, and are rude and careless to those who have the right to ex 91 pect kind and polite attentions from you. Some boys and girls live in beautiful homes, and have nothing to do but study and amuse themselves-are not expected to work in any way; but if they are kind, cheerful, and polite to all at home, their parents feel more than paid for all the care and money they bestow upon them. The words 'lady' and 'gentleman' mean a great deal, and it is little things, little acts, little services, little kindnesses. which make a girl ladylike, and a boy gentlemanly. I want you all to be ladylike and gentlemanly, and to try to be so here as well as anywhere else. Dr. Welling told you, last Saturday afternoon, that some were polite naturally, and it was easy for them to learn good manners, while with others it was more or less difficult; but I am sure, if you try, any one of you can improve in behavior, and your friends will be so pleased by your trying that they will help you along." CLARE. TWO BROOKS. FROM THE SWEDISH. Two brooks did once contend for highest rank, Not by impulsive leaps the goal is gained, So we some dull path walk, patient and late, L. M. SKETCHES OF LIFE IN SOUTH CAROLINA.-No. 2. THE HE most luxurious section of luxury- | French emigrés-the nobility expatriated loving South Carolina is that part known to the natives as the "low country," and extending from Winyaw Bay to the mouth of the Savannah River, which separates this State from Georgia. The former aristocracy of the low country were, for the most part, descendants of during the first republic and its attendant reign of terror. Some of them are scions of English cavaliers, faithful adherents of Charles Stuart, whose loans to the royal exchequer the "merry monarch" liquidated by the bestowal of large bodies of land in Carolina. Many of |