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Washington and the Quakers of 1883.


Washington and the Qunkers of 1889.
From The Philadelphia North American.
The address of the Religious Society called
| Quakers" from their annusl meeting OF 1889. 10
President w sshngton. and the reply OF the Father
| of his Country. which we take from the Original
| published copy, printed by DANIEL HUMPHREYS.
| Front street near the Dravbridge. Philadelphia
will be read with interest and pleasure Much
Injustice has been done to the Friends OF the days
Ot the Revolution. from vague notion OF their hsv
| ing sided against the cause OF liberty. In =" the
| times that tried men souls. and inhsmed them
exciting all the fierce intolerance spirit which
declares that all who not tor us are against US
he peace principles Ol the Society rendered them
| often obuOxious 10 unjust charges OF toryism -
| Their own expressions IN the address and the ties
tmony OF W sshington will show how little grounds
there were for prejudice against people, VINO,
then as now opposed from religious CONVICTIONS 10
war and bloodshed could invoke-and they yet in
voke-As the best test Of patriotism, ierveniy aud
atectopatelv the counsel of God" on the rulers
If the people IS the only sure means OF enabling
them 10 fulfil the important trust committed 70
their charge
tn "A, P,siS,af Of tie Unfed The -iadrs,s Of
e Rshgigus Soe'ets called Q.ase,' ro" aelr fsarsy
Msstnr fer Psnasirania. NeSr-erssy De'aassrs aad
tl< Western PaTts Of I,rg'aia and Maryland
BEING met in this our Annual Assembly for the well
ordering affairs Of Religious society ana the pro-
motion o. univcrsil righteousness, our MINIS have eeen
drawn 10 CoDSiuCr mat inc WIZ
ven. and in the KINGDOMS OF men. having permitted
Great revolution take place in the government Of ms
country ferventy conserved thai me rulers OF me
eope may be favored with the counsel o. Cod me eny
me mears OF enabling them b iuhl the important trust
committed 20 their charge and Nm especial manner mat
Divine sdorn and grace. vouchsafed om above, may
qualify thee an the duties Of the exalted station 10
which ,hou Art appointed.
We are senshls tnou has obtained great place An the
tenn and affections II people Of ali denominations, over
whom thou presidents aud many emiaent talents oens
committed 20 thy trust much desire they may ne iuO
dvoted to the Lords honor and service that thus hou
uave.t be an happy instrument 10 Ills hand FOR the sup
rression Of vice. deity aud reigon and every species
d oppression on the persons aud eonscences OF men. 50
that righteousness and peace which truly eXat naion
may prevail throughout the land asthe only soho POUNDS
ton that can laid for the prosperity and happiness Of
| this any country.
enjoy in the public worship Of the Almighty, agreeable TO
the dictates of their ences, esteem among The
choicest Of blessings and desire 10 be nj ed wher.
vent charity for those VINO differ rom us IN iatn ana
practice believing that the general assembly OF o"hs
composed Of the and uprshhearted OF all nations
krgtoms and people; trust We may justly claim II
from ohers-and In fun percussion that the DIVINE prh
c2 we profess leads into harmony and concord we can
AXE part carrying war on any occasion or undsr
any power but are bound IN conscience 10 lead quiet and
peaccabe lives In godness and honest among men, con-
t-sutng freely proportion 10 the ingredients OF the
POOR and the necessary support OF civil government
acknowledging those who rule well 10 be worthy OF dou
hi. nonor and II any protesting with have
tecn Of contrary disposition aud conduct We own them
not therein having been chsrgeaAe nom our first
establishment rs Religious society, with fomentng OF
tumults conspraees, or csrespeet 10
| those who are placed In au horiiy over u.s.
We wish not Improperly to ntrude on thy time and pa
t.nee nor IA oar prsctce offer aduaiion To any bu
a. we are peope whose principles and conduct have beer
m represented and radaced VIC take the liberty TO assure
thee that we feel hearts secuonatey drawn TOWARD
thee and those IN authority over as, with prayers thA
thy presidency may under the blessing Of Heaven. be
/ nd Ia
crease Of morality and true Religion, Divine Providence
may condescend look down upon cur Land with pro
rous eve ard bless the shabsDts with coniii utnce
d eace the dew Heaven and the ainess OF earth aud
en- able us gratefully acknowledge Ills manifold merces
Aud II or earnest concern, thst lie may be pleased 70
grant thee every necessary qualification TO MI my weshy
ani important station lis Story andthsi nnsly, when
all terrestrial hou0rs shall fail and pass away. thou and
thy respectable cons0 may be found worthy TO receive
crown OF unadng righteousness in the mansions OF peace
and Joy for ever.
signed in and on behalf OF our said meeting held In
Philadelphia By adjournment. from the 2sth 81 the 9h
mo to the 81 day Of the 10Th mo- inclusive. 1853.
| NICHOLAS WALS, Clerk OF the meeting his year
Tie 4nsrer Of the Prsdent Of the Uaifed Siatss 10 '
fdfge of tie Religious Soclefy called Qiats's troH
| thar Yearly heeting for Pe'n'g.e"'n Ns''-Jnssg
Deinuare and tie Wsstsru paffi Of nDyland and tU
GSsTLrnES-I receive with pleasure your anc,ionate
address, and thank sou for the fiendy sentiments and
good wishes which you express of the success OF my al
! ainlstraiion and for my personal happiness
we nave reason 70 oiee the prospect that the pre-
ant National Gsvsnment. whcs b. the favor OF Divine
Providence was formed BY tue common connsels AMI
neaeeably established with the common consent OF the
people viii prove blessing 70 every denomination 81
them-to render Il such, ny best endeAyos sna not be
| wanting. .-.,.-.-,
03yernment being among other purposes instituted 70
nroect the persons and c0nsciencs Of mea from oppres
don't certainly "a the duty Of rulers, not only 10 ABB
,n from it themselves, bat according 10 their stations 10
prevent 10 IN others
The liberty enjoyed by the people Of these states, o.
wofshiurg Almighty Col agreeable 10 their conscenees
T. not only among the choicest OF their bsHgs hut also o.
their ,lqAs while perform thsiI social duties bath
hy they do ali that Society or the state can with pro-
prety demand or expect and remain responsihe only o
tsr Maker for the religion " mode Oi faith which the
| may prefer or profess.
| Your PRINCIPLES and cord1ct wei known 70 ne
ard Il Is doing the people called Qaakers no more thar
Justice % saw that Except Their decnng 70 share with
ohers the burden the common dee1ce there Is no de-
nomination among Hso are more exemplary ard use
| fui citizens.
assure you very explicitly that IN my opinion the con-
s.ntious scrupes all should he ire ted with great
selcacy and tenderness and : my wish and desire tna
tie Laws may always BE- extensively accommodated &c
then a. due regard to the protection aud essential b.
! teres.s Of the nation may justify aud permit
| GEO. WAsiIsGTON.