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which (as it seems to me) have stole in upon us as a thief in the night,and which in a measure occasion dimness and weakness with respect toa faithful Support of the pure testimony of Truth. 21st. And the next day at the Creek, or stone, house, a meeting of the samekind was held with heads of families, large, and owned by the Truth, as manyFriends expressed; for many hearts were tendered, &; many tears dropt.Here also the example &; Care of our Predecessors, for punctuality indealings, true moderation in living &;c, was brought into view; and a weigh-ty Care urged in the education of Children: also the ruinous Effects of aneglect of that Care was mention'd. The day following I hada large &; solid Meeting at Stephen Dean's house; And one at Israel Titus's house in the afternoon, which was likewise satisfactory. 23rd. At Swago also I had a pretty large Meeting, which was thought to be favoured. --- On my way the next day to Appoquage, I saw ashameful sight, a Bull tied up, and dogs allowed to worrey him in thatcondition: and those looking on, who (no' doubt) professed Christianity. 25th. Attending Appoquage meeting on first day, it was so largethe house was too small for the people: but too many of them see-med to be a bad sort, yet they sat commendably for such a mixed num-ber; and I was concerned to lay things close, &; scarcely got relieved in themeeting: In the afternoon I had but little strength to hold up my head,believing this is a poor place, &; the faithful number but few. I went from hence to Oblong again; thro' a rough mountainous Country.A friend who was educated in the Presbyterian profession informed me that