tunity; in the forepart of which, I felt a state of deep, solemn, silence; and was glad in believing, that since I left home, my own will had been much subjected to the yoke of Christ, which had become easy, and his burden light. The Lord is good, saith my soul. In the latter part, my companion was favoured in testimony. Next day, had a seasonable opportunity with another widow and her family. Sixth-day, attended the select Quarterly meeting, held at Simon's Creek, and the next day were at their Quarterly meeting, in which we were silent. It was, I think, a dull meeting. Things appeared to me, to be exceedingly low, and I believe many of them don't know it. If truth should arise, I believe it will be among the youth, to whom a merciful visitation is extended. This meeting was attended by a great number of people, many of whom spent the latter part of the time of the meeting standing or sitting around the house, conversing about their outward affairs; of which, a number of elderly friends were not clear. The women were also in the same practice; their end of the house not being near large enough to contain them, might be some plea for their conduct. But no notice appeared to be taken of the above misconduct. Their meeting house, also, was used for advertisements of Friends' putting up, setting forth their having rum and other articles to dispose of. Their graveyard also lies unenclosed as a common. After meeting concluded, they stayed about the house, so that I think we were at our quarters near half an hour before friends came, In the afternoon, visited an aged friend.

First-day, the 30th, we attended the general meeting at the same place. It was very large, I reckon

not more than two-thirds of the people got into the house. The meeting was in a good degree favoured, more especially toward the latter part, under the testimony of my companion. We afterwards sat with them in their select meeting, where I was engaged in endeavours to relieve my mind of an exercise which had attended me during the several sittings of the meeting, respecting the conduct and disorders before hinted at. Next day, had a meeting at New-begun Creek, which was very full, and, in a good degree, favcured. Here was a pretty appearance of young people, but they were not so reachable as at some other places, where we had been. Dined at Joseph Henley's, and in the afternoon had a satisfactory opportunity in a neighbouring family. We next attended a meeting at the Narrows, and the day following the monthly meeting at Wells's after which we were at the funeral of Benjamin Albertson, sen. There was a large gathering, and a meeting before the burial, which is a common practice in these parts.

Accompanied by William Hill, we then travelled through Winton to Rich Square, where, on firstday, the 6th of 6th month, we attended their meeting to pretty good satisfaction, although it was nearly silent. In the afternoon, had a favoured opportunity in a friend's family, and crossed Roanoke river, on our way to Contentney, where we arrived, so as to attend a large and satisfactory meeting, on fourth-day. Next morning, set off towards Cane Creek, and after travelling about forty-three miles, lodged in the woods. We made a tent of bushes, and kindled a fire: the pasture being very good, our horses were turned out to feed; but, having no bells,

mine and William Hill's got away. Having missed them very early, we set off back to seek them; and after going a considerable distance, had to return without them. With the assistance of some of the inhabitants, we sought diligently for them till towards evening, when I took James's mare with an intention of riding eight or ten miles back. I now felt myself lonesome, like a stranger in a wilderness country; and though I had felt a good degree of contentment through the day, I became thoughtful about the present disappointment, and was induced to feel more deeply on the subject. I remembered the saying of Solomon, that "time and chance happeneth to all;" and also believed that he who weigheth the mountains in scales, and the hills in a balance, is likewise mindful of the sparrows; and feeling a desire that we might be enabled to get along in our journey, I had not rode far, before I felt easy to return, believing our horses were not that way, and having a hope that we should get them again. When I came to the house where we lodged, I heard some tidings of them, and next morning my companion found them, about five miles off the road. May I ever be thankful to the Lord for all his mercies, and render obedience, worship, and praise to him to whom it is due.

By noon, on seventh-day, we were ready to set out, and travelled on to William Lindley's, where we arrived in the evening of first-day. The forenoon of next day was spent in satisfactory conversation with Zachariah Dicks, David Vestal, and some other friends. I was favoured to see and feel, in some degree, a deeper indwelling of Friends here, than in some other places. “In my Father's house,

are many mansions." Oh! the purity, and depth of spirit, that may be experienced by those who are not contented to dwell in the outward court!

On third-day, attended a meeting at Eno, which, though not large, was exercising in the fore part, under an apprehension of some, trusting in having Abraham to their father: but Truth arose into a good degree of dominion, and testimony was borne that "though Noah, Daniel, and Job were in the land, they should save neither son nor daughter." Thus, we were enabled to clear ourselves, so as to come away easy. Next day, attended the Spring meeting, which was large, and I hope, profitable; although somewhat exercising, under an apprehension that some were too much worshipping their idols of silver and gold; yet Truth was in good degree in dominion. In the afternoon, we attended the burial of a child, where we had a religious opportunity to our satisfaction. We went home with our beloved friend Zachariah Dicks, and on the way he showed us the place, where he and some other friends had buried thirty-four men in one grave, during the late troubles. We had much satisfaction in being with this loving friend, and his family.

Accompanied by Z. Dicks, we next attended Cane Creek meeting; also a meeting at Sandy Run, and the monthly meeting at Centre; in the latter part of which, by giving way to speaking too fast, Į did not get through, so much to my own satisfaction, as I might otherwise have done. May day unto day utter speech, and night unto night show knowledge!

On first-day, the 20th, we had a profitable meeting at New Garden; in which, through watchfulness,

we were enabled to discharge our duty, so as to feel quite easy. We then had meetings at Reedy-Fork, Muddy Creek, Deep River, and Springfield-also attended New Garden monthly meeting, on seventhday. Here we met with Aaron Lancaster and Thomas Macey, who had just returned from South Carolina and Georgia. On first-day, were at Marlborough. This was to me a comfortable meeting, under a belief that there were some present, whom the Lord had called to be his people, and who as yet were but little known to their brethren.

On second-day we were at a meeting at Backcreek, in good degree favoured. Not far from hence there is a settlement of Dutch, who are a seeking, religious people: several of them have, of latter time, been received among Friends. I understood they had become uneasy with their forms and ceremonies, and often held meetings in silence, among themselves, some time before they knew any thing about Friends. There also attended this meeting, one John Bard, an Irishman, who, with his wife and children, have been received among Friends. He was likewise convinced of our principles alone; and at that time was induced to believe he should be the first person to preach the doctrines he was then convinced of; and which (to him) accordingly came to pass; for he appeared in public testimony, at the second meeting which he attended. He continues to have a few words to communicate in meeting, at times. I was told he had been a very wicked man before his convincement, but he now appears to be much in the innocency. He was accompanied by a religious man, who, a few years ago, had been a great drunkard. They came on foot about twelve miles, to at