injustice, and tyranny of mankind. Every act of injustice, whether on the part of individuals or of nations, contains in itself the seeds of war, which must sooner or later blossom and bear their bitter fruits, unless that injustice is removed. We would therefore follow, and exhort others to follow, "the things that make for peace," and seek to bring the whole family of man to the acknowledgment of their common brotherhood and the practice of those virtues which will make war an impossibility. X.-INDIAN POLICY. THE horrors of the Modoc war, with its record of savage treachery, are full of instruction for the nation, adding to our history another costly and bloody illustration of the fact that the injustice of white men toward other races is the fruitful cause of collision and murderous strife. We ask a fair and thorough trial for the wise and humane policy begun by the present administration towards the wild tribes of the West, by which they are taught to regard the representatives of the Government as their friends, and are beckoned towards civilization and citizenship; while there is yet a firm purpose and power to protect the settlers, repress disorders, and impartially execute the laws. XI.-CAPITAL PUNISHMENT. THE Pennsylvania Yearly Meeting of Progressive Friends, assembled at Longwood, June 14, A. D. 1873, respectfully present to the Legislature of Pennsylvania this memorial, asking that the penalty of death for crime be abolished, and that imprisonment for life, or at discretion of the Courts, be substituted in its place. XII.-IN MEMORIAM. MARTHA LAMBORN. THIS beloved friend died in Westchester, 9th month 15th, in the 81st year of her age. One after another, the faces of the dear aged disappear from among us, and although their voices may have been rarely heard in our councils, yet we miss them. We feel deeply the loss of the sanctifying influence of their benignant presence. For some weeks previous to the annual meeting, last year, it had been the strong wish of this dear friend to mingle once more with the many valued friends who met at Longwood; but in this she was disappointed by the very frail condition of her health. Now she is one of that other and sainted assembly, which meets in the beautiful cemetery near by, and whose silent sessions never close! The lesson given to us by the life of this faithful mother is the exceeding blessedness of quiet goodness, of tender love, of uniform and universal kindness. The entire sympathies of her gentle nature were ever striving to give comfort to the suffering, strength to the faltering, and courage to all, in the many conflicts of life. Even in affliction, the cheerfulness of her spirit was like a softened ray from the setting sun, imparting its calm and elevating influence to all around her. The remarkable freshness of her mind, for one of her advanced age, and her interest in all the current subjects and events of this busy age, rendered her an agreeable and profitable companion for every one. By the holy peace which overshadowed her spirit, in the conscious close of her long life, was beautifully exemplified the great truth, that the Divine qualities of goodness, kindness, and love, as well as that of mercy, are indeed twice blessed. us. While paying a tribute to the memory of Martha Lamborn, it may be well to add, that, sixteen years ago, her husband, Jonathan Lamborn, left From the fact that the custom did not then exist of having the chapter "In Memoriam," no notice of his death was made in our proceedings. As his name was second on the list of those who issued the call for this movement in 1853, and for the three years that he lived after that time he was an active participant in the work which at that period was one that "tried men's souls," we deem it right to record now some words of truth and kindness that were expressed at the time of his death. The following appeared in the National Anti-Slavery Standard, of 6th month, 1856: Died in Kennett Square, Chester Co., Pa., on the 10th ult., Jonathan Lamborn, in the 78th year of his age. He was an earnest friend of humanity, and, in spite of the bodily infirmities of old age, kept his heart warm and fresh by an unwavering faith in the spirit of progress and reform. In the Society of Friends, of which he was for many years an approved minister, he was always in favor of the utmost liberty of opinion and speech; and when, a few years since, the Society in his vicinity was paralyzed by a worldly conservatism, he promptly united with those younger than himself in organizing the association known as "Progressive Friends.” His remains were interred in the Longwood cemetery. "He walked the dark world in the mild, Still guidance of the light; In tearful tenderness a child, A strong man in the right. O friend, O brother! not in vain A friend, in writing of his death, says: "There is something grand and beautiful in witnessing such rare specimens of manhood sink peacefully to the grave. Having lived out a whole long life of moral purity and practical uprightness, he now bravely and willingly meets death with a humble trust in the future and its mysteries, leaving this life in a calm and happy spirit, with all his faculties yet active, and loving all mankind. As a man and a citizen he had no superior. Though he lived as nearly without a fault as any person I ever knew, he was remarkably charitable to the faults of others. He was bold and firm in maintaining what he believed to be the true and the right, yet his heart was full of compassion for the weak and the erring. In every relation of life he was a model man; his memory should ever be cherished, for he taught us how to live and how to die. He was always ready to aid in any philanthropic movement, was constantly making some effort for the good of his fellow-beings; but the trait of his character which was really the most valuable, and which is indeed most rarely found among men, was his exceeding goodness in the minor matters of life. In his intercourse with those around him, he was, invariably and in every minute particular, most thoroughly just, and the reward of the just must be his portion." MABEL PYLE. THIS dear friend, one of the mothers of our " Israel," died on the 28th of 5th month, in the 83d year of her age. She was one of the first to espouse the anti-slavery cause, to which she was faithful to the end; while every other enterprise of moral reform found in her a warm friend. She took part with her late husband, Benjamin Pyle, in the organization of this Society, of which she was ever a faithful member. During the last years of her life she was blind, but she bore the affliction with patience and resignation, and without losing her interest in anything that concerned the welfare of others. She was remarkable for a spirit of self-sacrifice, as evinced in her devotion to the sick and the suffering, having been ready at all times, at whatever inconvenience, to give them needed sympathy and aid. JOHN WAY. THIS friend, who from the first organization of this Society, took an earnest, though not a conspicuous, part in its proceedings, died in London Grove Township, on the 7th of the 10th month, 1872, aged 66 years. He was a birthright member of the Society of Friends, and during his whole active life a friend of reform and progress. He was a faithful Abolitionist and a thorough Temperance man, and had the satisfaction of seeing his numerous family follow his example of total abstinence from intoxicating drinks. He was a devoted husband and father, and a good neighbor, and his departure leaves a void that cannot be filled. Not a few are the widows and orphans who miss his unpretentious hand of charity, so long and so constantly stretched forth for their relief and comfort. In his estimation, the service of man was the service of God, and this he was careful to render at all times, according to his ability. CHARLES BROTHERS. DIED, in London Brittan Township, on the 1st of 3d month last, CHARLES BROTHERS, in the 65th year of his age. He was born in England, and for many years a resident of Philadelphia, where he was very highly esteemed. He removed to this county a few years after the Society of Progressive Friends was formed, and since that time has manifested the heartiest interest in its principles and objects. He was, in the best sense of the word, an honest man; true to duty in every relation of life, frank, open-hearted, and liberal, and all who knew him will cherish a warm respect and tender regard for his memory. |