New-York daily tribune., 1865-09-14
NEW PUBLICATIONS.
MRS. FARRAR'S RECOLLECTIONs.

0vefy lONer Ol dgfcedOLo nurrttNt, VIII "'i'olho
these "reminiscences of accomplished writer, the
wife of the late eminent Professor FaTar of Har-
ward College, and herself favorably known to the
public by successful contributions to various
branches of literature. They are written in style
of the most unaffected simplicity, flowing with
certain colloQuial ease, and marked with rare
xeod sense, as well as remarkable knowledge of the
world II has fallen to the lot Of few persons 20
pass through such varied experience of liie as the
author. Connected with the best circles both of
European and American society, with an education
that qualified her TO appreciate the most admirable
intellectual productions, and with uncommon pow
srs Of conversational attraction, she has treasured
up a store of recollections which now belong to a
remote period of time, ana which cannot fail to in
tercs readers of the present generation as well as
her contemporaries.
The parents of the author among the Nam
tucket Quakers, who settled in the French town of
Dunkirk, soon after the revolutionary war; for the
purpose of carrying on the whale fishery from that
port They had preserved a strict neutrality during
The war, and consequently suffered from the raw
ages of both parties At the close Of the struggle,
Mr.. William Rotch, the authors grandfather, who
had often been deputed to present their grievances
before the Provisional Government of the Colony
and the headquarters of the British commanders,
repaired to England with the view of interesting
the Government in the dstresscs of the islanders.
His purpose to procure the aid of British funds
IN the pursuit of the whale fishery from English
ports, with permission TO bring in their oil and
ships free of duty He embarked in q vessel of his
swn, which was the first ship that ever unfurled
Qor cf IT, Pot n
man of great pen onal beauty tail and erect dressed
In q complete suit OF light drab broadcloth, with
knee-breeches, SHOES, and buckles; his head was a
little bald with flowing white locks, while still in
the prime of life. His manners, though stamped
With Quaker sincerity, polite and engaging,
and his appearance commanded respect. But after
repeated interviews with Mr. Pitt and other Brit 81
officials he failed of aceomplishiLs his purpose. I'd
determined to lay his wishes before the Government
of France. Accompanied By his son, the father OF
the author, he proceeded to Paris, where they were
received with distinguished attention. Their pc
eularities of dress, speech, and manners excited
wonder and curiosity, but their scruples were al
ways respected. Every privilege which they asked
Tor freely granted, and the port ofDunkirk was
selected az tho headquarters of the undertaking.
Mrs. Farrars earliest recollecticus are connected
with that ancient town. The residence Of her
grandfsther's family was regarded by the English
Quakers as afording an excellent opportunity for
promugating their doctrines.
A succession of preachers came 10 Dunkirk for
shat purpose and always stayed az or hOise As They
spake French father used to act rs their inter.
prefer, but once when he could IOt attend person
was employed in bis stead. Tie preacher began his
discourse with these words, JOB was upright man
and thew were rendered into Fre expression equv-
LIANT tn a.Iohy a u
rest of tie sermon was probably no nearer nan tat u
the real meaning.
They soon found good occasion TO give prsc
tica illustration of Il cir peace principles. The
whole town was in delirium of Joy, on account o
xhe success Of the French arms, and was preparing
fora general illumination. but the conscientiou
Ouakers refused TO illuminate.
The Mayor Of Dunkirk good friend Of m
>hther and urged hra 10 do ii as mere act Of sell
Dreseryation for" said he. 1.-The people viii be so e,
asperated by your not Illuminating that they vi
spuS Fny TTt aware Of the DANCE the
would incur both father end son were resolved m spit
Of ali the remonstrances of their friends 10 umi'
ate; they would maintain their principles at all hazad
When their Deighbors were lighting ny their touse4
they shut their shutters locked and barred tcn door
and retired to a back parlor. to await their fate.
was very solemn tine for them all, srd was spent
silent PRAYER At the end Of an hour. the dooT.be ane
and NV father chose TO IT, though lie expected
opening IL. 70 be asseied by an angry mo. lnS.ea
sfthis friend entered, exclaimng; - an glad 10 Sc
shat YOU have liliIunutel altSI hI- bll 4 nave ~
Aoneit" ''Yes your boGse is Illuminated, and ver
orcttily done too In utter am0zemcut my father weI
into the street and large framework Of woo
covered with lights and put up against 5e front "i n
house. Tbiswas the work Of the Mayor TO save Il
good Quakers from destruction.
The father of the author was brought into in,
mate contact with Robespicrre, and found the pro.
unity OF that celebrated demagogue somewhat mol
perous than fascinating
i have ofen heard nv father describe Robesrieri
chat feel as had myself seen that moanookiuc lit
man. with his RIFLES and lis hair eabOrdtcly dTcsse
AS III was considered. in those dpys, that 10 be We
more remarkable. My father narrowly escaped vii
bis life. after interview with this worst OF tyrant
He was deprted by the American neI chants Of Dul
1lrk who suffering under an act of embargo
sske up petition for removal from vessels bclongu
70 80 fieDdlv power n the United States Re was
read the petition nj the bar Of the National Convention
body of men who were supposed 10 represent the wi
OF the people, but were, at t1at time, entirely sUlse
Went to the viii of one and that Robesperrt
Ee allowed the HOnse 10 appoint only one con mite,
called the committee Of Public Safety; 10 that all in
portant were referred, and there Robe pieII
ruled eYeTy decision. Over The door Of the committee
room written, EHgrossed by tho affairs Of III
nstiOn, have tine tD consider private cliims.
Iy father told that he read bis petition t
RobcsperTe before he attempted read il in The Ma
tiOna Conventions so lie GIT interview with tha
dangerous at bis residence. lie wcs skOwi
through a suite of shabby where the family wcr
employed in household work. TO q long, unf1fuishct
ball where he found half zen gcnl men waiting u
see the despOt There not at in tie roO untI
door opened end RObcspieTie entered in his dressing
gown. followed by bis hair dresser who carried cha
An his hand for bis to sit while he was pow
dered. When powder was generally worn II was tho
custom 20 pat II III small closet devoted
70 the purpose and powder in the preseue Of
person considered insult. That ho'ps,ierrc
Ob2ud e9me lao bis eGfeDcecbamleri 10 perform lha,