New-York daily tribune., 1845-05-21

r,nid acceSSl0nS 10 the society OF Friends, called
Opskers. The strong humility, the indwelIlng
M, which then characterised that peculiar sect,
atraced large numbers, even OF the wealthy, 10
II, unwordly doctrines. Among these were John
Hsddon and his wife Elizabeth, well-educated
and gentee people, in the city of London. Like
William Penn and other proselytes from the higher
,lssses. they encountered much rldicule and oppo-
,!on from relatives, and the grossest mlsrepresent-
.cons from the public. But this, as usual, only
made the unpopular faith more dear 10 those who
had embraced ii for conscience sake.
The three daughters OF John Haddon received
he best education then bestowed on gcnllewomen
with the exception OF ornamental accomplishments
The spnnet and mandolin, on which their mother
had played with considerable skill, were OF course
5.ni.hcd and her gay embroidery was burned
est II should tempt others 10 like expenditure Of
ame The house was amply furnished, bat with
IA. simplest patterns and the plalnest colors. An
atmosphere oil kindness pervaded the whole estab
,.ament, from father and mother down 10 the ttle
Grand boy; spirit OF perfect gentleness, uabroker
Oy any freaks of temper or oCtbursts OF gee a.
mid and placid as perpetual moonlight.
The children, in their daily habits, reflected ar
mage of home, as children always do. They were
iIiet demure, aud orderly, with a touch OF quaint
ness IN dress and behavior. Their paythlngs were
Nwe preserved, that they might pass III gooc
condition to the third generations no dogs ears
were turned in their books, and the moment they
came from school, they carefully covered then
liule plain bonnets from dust and flies. To these
subduing Influences was added the early conscious
ness Of being pointed at as peculiar, OF having a
cross 10 bear, sacred cause 10 sustain.
Elizabeth, the oldest daughter, was by nature
strong, earnest, and energetic, with warm alice
TONS, uncommon powers OF intellect, and lively
Imagination. The exactly equal pressure on all
adrs in strict Quaker families is apt to produce too
much uniformity OF character as the equal press
tha kpl uInhulp q
another But IN this rich young soul, the full
sream which under other circumstances might
have overleaped safe barriers, being gently hem
med in by high banks, quietly made for itself a
deeper and wider channel, aud flowed on IN all It's
iulness. Her countenance IN some measure ndi-
Gated this. Her large clear blue eye looked out
honest and friendly into the world" and there was
an earnest seriousness about her mouth, very unu-
sual in childhood. She was not handsome but
there was something extremely pleasing in her
fresh, healthy complexion, her bright intelligent
expression, and her firm elastic motions.
She was early remarked by all her acquaintance
isavery peculiar child. In her proceedings,
ser remarks, and even in her play, there was GER
IAN individuality. II was evident that she never
Intended 10 do any thing strange. She was onsl-
nal merely because she unconsclousy acted out
her own noble nature IN her own tree and quiet
way, Ii was spontaneous impulse with her to
relieve all manner OF distress. One day she brought
home l,tle hali-bllnd kitten in her bosom, which
her gentle eloquence rescued from two cruel boys
that had cut Oft portion of It's ears. AT another
time she asked 10 have large cake baked for her,
because she wanted TO invite some little girls. All
her small funds were expended for oranges and
candy on this occasion. When the time arrived,
her father and mother were much surprised 10 see
her lead IN sX little ragged beggars. They were,
however, too sincerely humble and religious TO er-
pt@any surprise. They treated the fororn little
tpDd tre,. fbeIr do h..
'ers request 10 give them some OF her books and
Pay,hlngs al parting When they had gone, the
good mother quietly said, Elizabeth, why dldst
thoa Invite strangers instead of thy schoomates -
Ihere was a heavenly expression in her eye. as
sae looked up earnestly and answered, Mother,
wanted 10 invite them, they looked so poor"
Ihe lndclous parents made no circumstance of
H. lest i should create diseased love of being
F'dsed ior kindness But they gave each other an
oppressive glance, and their eyes filled with tears
lO' ihs simple and natural action OF their child
seemed 10 them full OF Christian beauty.
ender such an education, all good principles and
GENIAL Impulses grew freely and took vigorous
ioo'; but The only opening for her active imaglns-
uOn 10 spread lis wings, was IN the marvellous ac-
ynts counts she heard OF America and the Indians
"aen she was five or slX years old William Penn
tS'ed heI fathers house and described some OF
as adventures in the wilderness and hls interviews
WIN ;ed men. The intelligent, child eagerly de.
oa'eo every word, and kept drawing nearer and
.sa1e' III! she laid her head upon his knees, and
saSeu n'o his lace. Amused by her intense GU
ssUS'y, The good man took her in his lap, and told
y Ay' now The squaws MADE baskets aud embroder-
". " "oceasins; how they called Il baby pappoos,
enu put him IN birch-bark cradle which they
sNung the boughs of trees The little girls eyes
Y:'Sleo, as she inquired "And didst thou ever
&c pappooSbaby thyseltl And hast thou got a
IOccdsln-Shoe J"
have seen them myself, and will send thee
.aioccaSin," he replied; but thou mayst so 10
Ny ny mother now, for have other things 10 speak
mat night the usually scdate child scampered
.!S .spsS The bedroom with but one sleeve of her
SG SfGa'Sown on, and tossed up her shoe, shouting,
~ no! Friend Penn is gong 10 send me an In
.sa Moccasin, Mother, ain; thee glad Hannah,
e'nt thee glad ~
@ i9s unwonted ebullilien was not rebuked in
ssoEcs, but Il soon subsded under the invisible in
s1sace OF unvarying calmness
FROM That time, new character was given 10
her plays Her doll was named Pecahontas.
sa1 she swung her Kitten In d b!t sf leather and
S4ed II rdppoos Ii she could find a green
ssash she stuck II IN the ground for tree, placed
- esr'hen image under II Tor William Penn, and
SAs with feathers on them for Indian Chiefs
taea, with amaslng gravity OF manner she would
s9'old BIT OF newspaper, and read what she cali
q Friend Penn's treaty with the red men Her
sss's, who We're of tar less adventurous spiri,
SNsn said, eve are tired OF always PLAYING In.
sIsa Why can't thee play keep school or go TO
STSgrandialher 2"
But Elizabeth would answer, NO; let US play
.a a.. We all so settle IN America. Well, now sup
sse We are in the woods, with great, great, big
:s :,ss all round US. and squirrels running up anc
ana, anc wolves growing"
M, con't like wolves" said little Hannah
aaa1ey will b,e,hee Father says they will bite.
q @oald nj be afraid, replied the elder sister
would 'un into the house and shut the door
~. .o they came near enough for me TO see thel
os .,s. here are plenty Of sticks. Let US build !
49,, wigwam, mean. Oh. dear me, how
s.g ys.p love 10 go 10 America There must be sucf
NV. wv great woods 10 run about in and shoult
~ 70 swing The liltle pappooses in the trees"
wss nsn en- Elizabeth was eleven wears old, she wen
anne. anu he' Parents 10 Yearly Meeting and heard
yas S'her preachers, a young man seventeen
/ n.w ol age, named John Es,au:h he was;
sun,p 'se'y'e, came from Essex couaty, 10 JON III,
his hIs. ",s assemoy o, the Friends Something II
mad. eecn'ns arrested the child's attention aux
often s'l"DS impression on her active mud. Sh'
ss.d ,4tnd 4no!ed hts words af,erwarG, and began Il
- religious books with great diligence. Johr