Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1848-06-14
Reported for the n Y. Tribune
Quokcr Yearly Meetimg.-N. York

During the present week the followers
Of George Fox have been quietly holding
their Annual Convention in this CITY, The
occasion has brought together very MANY
ofthe Faithful. among whom are sprinkled
the usual number Of Minister known to
the Society as "Public Friends" from the
fact Of their speaking in public.
| On Sunday. we were in attendance at
the Meeting House in Rose-street. which
was crowded to its utmost capacity. and
hundreds unable to obtain entrance were
obliged to go empty away. The raised
seats, called the galleries. were filed with
sincere looking, venerable mcmbcrs-thc
men upon the left. and the women upon
the right. Immediately in front of this
gallery, and through the body Of the
meeting. plain bonnets and broad brims
predominated. but the whole Of the YOUTH
gallery (up stairs) and the bulk Of the
back seats were filled by the beauty and
fashionable Of society, here and there
varied by those whose costume and coun-
tenance bespoke them conscientious.
| The first speaker was George Hatton.
distinguished stranger from Indiana-a
man OF at all prcpossessing in appearance.
but apparently deep thinker. He COM
mcpced by saying that he felt deeply con-
ccrncd for the welfare Of his fellow beings
that he felt Divine love shed abroad to-
ward all the human family. equally to the
Jew and the Gentle. the Quaker and the
Anti Quaker. He drew a beautiful pic
ture Of the state mankind was designed to
live in. and contrasted the present de.
PRAYED condition of mankind with the
harmony and love Of the primeval state.
Tie rejected in toto the doctrine Of ORR
ginal Sin, as the most dangerous creed
that has ever arisen from the dark ages Of
apostacy. Mr.. II. declared his belief that
all mankind came fIom the Creators hands
in a state Of perfection, but that many
inventions had been sought out protested
" for the salvation Of souls: but, said he,
there never was and there never will be
but one entrance to the Kingdom of Peace,
and that is through redemption from the
world-its passions. its lusts. and its vani-
ties. Mr.. II. concluded bv an eloquent ap-
peal that all should attend to the monitor
within them. the hope Of glory, which |
would lead them into all truth. Other
testimony was borne to the truth of Friends
principles. by Rachel Barker, James
Thornc. and others.
In the afternoon, at the same place, |
Samuel Townsend Of Baltimore. an elo-
qucnt and powerful preacher. held forth
for about an hour. lie stated that rOr-
ship was naught else but obedience. Obe-
dience to what!-To the will and word Of
God. He declared his be'iefin the Scrip
lures Of Truth (Bblc)-that he loved them.
and no one had mole respect for them than
himself-Still they were not the Word Of
God. Thew were secondary in his esti-
nation to HIS rule Of faith and practice.
This he expressed to be Dtrtne inspiration.
which was the Word in the beginning.
long before the book known as the Bible
was written. He said it would be accus-
ing just God Of partiality to assert that
the Bible was "the Word'' or his entire
law. because millions upon the face Of the
earth have not the Scriptures. The spea- ,
ker thanked God that His law had been
revealed to all nations-''the Grace Of God.
which brngfth salvation. hath appeared
unto all men," and that God never gave
a law to any people or individual without
giving abundant ability to perform its re-
quirements; and any one living W to His
law (this law internally revealed.) no mat ,
ter how ignorant or unlearned. is perfect,
for where there is no law there is no trans :
erosion. Testimony was also borne |
against the present system Of ministerial
qualifications, and the practice Of a mer-
cenary Priesthood.
On Wednesday at the same place Mary
Galley, formerly Mary Rowland, Of Will i
Del. an exceedingly fair and {
young woman. eloquent ,
y addressed the assembled multitude, and
was followed by Rachel Barker Of Pough-
<eepsie. The burden of the speaking was {
to the young, feelingly calling i
hem from the allurements and follies of
he world as calculated to lead off the i,
mind from solid and enduring happiness. ,
At the close Of the meeting fervent pray u,
or was offered up to the throne Of Grace +,
by Rachel Hicks. the whole assembly ris- i,
ing and remained standing during its ut !
erance. A deep solemnity prevailed for :
\ few minutes. and at given signal the :
multitude dispersed. Among the persons :
present, who arc distinguished speakers .
n the society, were Henry w. Ridgway. q
Jacob l.. Nett, Rachel wainwright. Katy :
and others. in addition to those
We have noticed above.
Reporters, or any not members of the I
Society, are not allowed entrance to the q
private sessions which are being held daily I
or the transaction Of temporal as well as :
The spiritual concerns Of society. But we
are informed that in their deliberations and
debates no president or chairman is re- !
quired to keep order or decide questions.
and no outward head is acknowledged. Z
Christ they declare to be their leader and '
their moderator. and the Spirit Of Truth c
to be their guide. c
We understand that the subject Of War t
has been one Of Unusual interest this wear. q
The present atrocious Mexican War has {
newly awakened the whole sect to the I
principles of Peace. and the necessity Of b
heir living up to their noble professions in b
regard to it, The usual harmony and s
good feeling exists we believe throughout
the borders Of the Society. We hear the
Conference will close its labor probably /;
to-day or Tomorrow |,