The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-05-30
THE FLEEING QUAKERS.
Departure Of the Elders and Minis.
tiers from the City Of Gotham.
Close Of the Conference-Ib Last DoingsrDis.
Greet Ignoring Of Modoc Matters-rhe
Other Indians Looked Alter a. Usual
Intemperance and War Receive
Attention Sectarian Edu-
cation Strongly
Advocated.


Society OF Friends have been OF much shorter dura-
ton this year than the last, and for some reason
have not been nearly SO interesting. The staid
representatives seem to have entrenched them
selves behind very discreet tmidity touching the
various questions OF public importance which have
always engaged their attention. The poor savage,
the darling and gentle pr0tege OF the meek shadows
OF George Fox, has been as kindly and afection-
atey attended to usual but, strange to say, the
most demonstrative and important Of his recent
d0ings have not received even passing allusion,
as II the strength OF the passive theory OF policy
which they have advanced were not so great % to
withstand the severe shock OF being assailed with
the proofs Of experience so palpable in the blood
shed Of soldiers and settlers in the neghborhood OF
the lava beds. The sangune evidences given BY
the Modocs OF the sort OF progress made in civiza-
ton under the treatment OF tolerance, kindnesa
and patient forbearance seemed not to be an i'm
portant enough subject to be mentioned 10
lengthy discussion OF the condition Of the other
tribes OF Indians which occurred
Altogether this converting OF the annual Confer
ence or society or religious believers which apart
OF the public think already to have become almost
inane and nerveess, has not shown such vitality IN
Its ranks as much to affect that prejudice.
1T HAS NOT BEEN sIGNALIzED
as that OF 1872 was, by any liberal advancement
in the limits that had formerly marked lie secta-
to any topics or movements OF great Importance.
session was somewhat diminished by the- de-
parture Of some OF the rural members. The
morning hour was consumed in the conclusion 81
THE CONDITION OF THE CHURCH.
it appeared from the remaining reports from
copied. that this had neither improved nor
grown any worse. On the subject Of religious
good deal or expression OF regret that the secta-
rian education OF the youth had not by Friends
speakers instanced as enc OF the causes OF the de-
cline Of the Society from its former high prosperity.
ana the establishment and encouragement OF
SEPARATE RELIGIOUS SCHOOL SYSTEM
was strongly urged
district such system, in existence since the time
OF Penn was very successful and was largely sup
ported BY members Of other Churches who were
influence OF the Quakers. 1t was very common
prejudice that the sectarian schools were always
instilling into the minds OF pupils sectaran IDEAS
He was happy TO say that this was not SO in the in
situations OF the Friends But, he asked, were they
The establishment or public schools was one Of the
main reasons why Friends schools had come into
disuse; but ne thought that the education which
be the gamer by having separate schools. Public
schools had he knew, brought disunion In families
between parents and children, taking the latter
away from the former into channels OF belief or
scepticism which they coula not own. Other reig-
ious organizations had discovered this. He
Thought the Friends were too much intent upon
having cheap religion and had given, for this rea-
son, the care Of their children over to the state:
This had led to dying out OF the Old usages and
customs OF the Society, which was deploraple He
advocated free schools established BY the church
Tor its children whereby ;y they would be gathered
John d. Wright dwelt upon the value OF relig-
Ous education for better qualifying the coming
favored the introduction OF music into portion Of
| the services.
The question subsidized from view, as usual in
such cases. without any decisive action being taken
upon 1t. The session was adjourned until the after.
| sons partOok OF lunch which was providently set
| for them in the basement OF the building.
| The afternoon session was only important on &C.
| count OF presentation OF the
REPORT OF THE INDIAN COMMITTEE
the work Of the Society in The cause OF civiliZ0
tlOn in the West. This report contained nothing
novel or interesting, the facts which II related
having often before been given to the public: The
tiers surrounding the reservation or theSSioux
would soon render the repetition OF their dreaded
the peaceaDle Indians had now been provided with
houses. and 1t was proposed to secure
LADY MISSIONARIES
the and their daughters the proper peF
f0rmance OF the duties OF housewifery. There
was great difficulty met with In the attempt TO Sc
II this plan were successful the government would
adopt It and provide fund for the compensation
OF missionaries. The Genesee yearly meeting had
employed lady missionary and she had succeeded
admirably. The report stated that generous nelp
had been afforded the Indian Committee by the
Quakers in New York In contributions Of money,
clothing, &c.
The report was accepted ana the same commit
tee ordered to continue its labors for another
year, with authority TO draw upon the Treasurer OF
the yearly meeting for $500 and to raise money BY
Addresses were delivered on the subjects Of
peace and temperance, and the Conference finally
adjourned until next year.
TEMPERANCE AND THE SABBATH-STATE