Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-27

and enjoyed royal favor. but h. had
repeated trouble with his son. on ac-
count OF bis religious views and prac-
dces. There were several ARRANGEMENTS
and reconcilia,ions between them, the
mother being a pacihcator
William Penn was a voim nous au-
ihoc In favor OF Quakcrism and religious
tolerance, and when be came TO enjoy
the favor Of King James IL be used
his influence IN staying intolerance and
persecution. His father was possessed
or large property which he entrusted
TO the management OF his son, and
also gave him extensive claims which he
had against the British Government.
Despite his Quakerism. which had re-
sisted the seductions OF Paris and other
Continental places Penn was a con-
siderable courtier and for years led
mixed lie Of worl1lincss and spirituality.
lie first became Interested in the colo
nizatiOn Of dis country through q dis
pute between some OF his Quaker friends.
IN regard 10 their rights IN New Jersey.
IN 1852 he, with elovcn others. purchased
East Jersey which was already
hourshing Colony. But IN 1881 he had
obtained, with one Of those claims given
him bG HIS father, for fi6.O0o. n royal
patent FOR tho territory now known as
the state Of Pennsylvania. That name
was attached 20 10 by the King against
the protest OF Penn. who said that IL
would subject him to the imputation Of
vanity In 1c2 he took possession Of
his territory, and made treaties with the
Indians whom he conclliated.
In May, 1854. he sailed for England.
leaving q prosperous Colony Of 1000 peo-
f.fl whit l. a. rrt4
OF Council. lie had drawn up plan
Of administration for New Jersey.
Charles IL. died February G. 1855. James
H., his successor, had been tho pupil in
naval affairs Of PENIS father, and was
so favorable to the son as 10 lend to the
suspicion that Penn was a Jesuit. Penn.
however, used h.s influence for good
purpose; in 1886. upward OF 100 i'm
prisoncd Quakcrs were released, and I'm
Aprh, 1851 "a proclamation was issued
declaring liberty OF conscience to all and
removing all tests and penalties.
Penn was repeatedly imprisoned and
tried Even after 1888 he was charged
with treason and conspiracy against
King william. on account Of his friend
ship for King James. but was acquitted.
During his absence Pennsylvania was
greatly disturbed by civi and religious
Quarrels, and the King and Queen, in
October. 1919. deprived Penn OF his au-
thority there. and directed Governor
Fletcher. Of New York 10 assume juris-
diction over It. Bat, by the interses-
sion Of powerful friends, the King and
Council gave Penn q hearing and he was
acquitted IN 1873 In 1874 Penn lost his
wife. and published "an account Of her
blessed end" She was Gulielma Maria.
daughter OF Sir William Springett. and
he had married her In 1912. His govern
mcnt was restored TO him I'm 1894. and
when he. IN 1879, sailed on his second
visit TO America, he was accompanied by
n daughter and a second wife. who was
Hannah Callowhil, a Quakeress.
He devoted himself to reinstating and
reforming affairs in Pennsylvania. and
gave a charter TO his City OF Brotherly
Love I'm 1101. But tidings came from
England that a measure was pending be-
fore the House Of Lords for bringing all
the proprietary governments under the
Crown, and he FASTENED to England. The
aforesaid project was abandoned. Stih
PENIS last years were troubled and en-
Filtered. His son, whom he sent to
Pennsylvania as his representative, dis
Craccd him by vicious and TlOtOus con-
duct. and his trusted agent I'm London
defrauded him. and he suffered himself
to be imprisoned. IN 1712 he was pre-
pairing to transfer TO the Crown for $4,000
his proprietary rights, when he was visited
by several attacks Of paralysis: yet he
fingered for over six years, with his facul-
ties greatly impaired.
William Penn had a sister. Margaret.
who married Anthony Lowther Of York
shire, and a brother
lie had children by both Of his wives.
To his son William he left his estates I'm
ireland. John and Thomas got Penn
sylvania, and Richard was the third son
by second marriage.
Dunn clarum, rectum teneam.
Whilst 1 shall hold TO the renowned,
/ shall hold 10 the right.
or,
Whilst holding on to the illustrious,
] shall hold to the right.