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our minds with thankfulness to him who is the author of every good and perfect gift; and disposeus in future to harmonize more with each other.That political trick and juggle, by which many havecontrived to direct the minds of the innocent and unwary, brought us to a precipice, to which it is evennow difficult to look back without shuddering. Ifhonesty of intention, and integrity of conduct, werebut the rule and practice of those appointed to directthe affairs of the nation, I think, with the warningwe have had, we might long remain a separate andpeaceful people; but whether we are or shall soonbecome fit to receive, and capable of enjoying, suchblessings, is known only to him whose ways, thoughpast finding out, must be infinitely great and good,and must have for their object the happiness of hiscreature, man. Not only have I contemplated the subject, as to itsgeneral effect; but also as to its effect on some of mypersonal friends. I have anticipated the pleasure ofhearing that it will effectually relieve those in NewYork, who have been threatened with pecuniary lossand embarrassment, by reason of the failure of Min-turn and Champlin, and that they themselves willbe restored to a state of as much ease and affluenceas will do them good. I should be made glad byhearing from thee, to this effect. Another anticipation I have indulged in. Thatthyself and wife will give us your company at thetime of the next Yearly Meeting. Nor do I mean toconfine it to you only, but such other of the familyas may accompany you. Present my Sally's love to Hannah and the children,and accept the assurance of my esteem. SAMUEL W. FISHER. To Thomas Eddy, and Thomas C. Butler, Esquires. RESPECTED FRIENDS, Having been informed that you can give us infor-