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James & Lucretia Mott sailed from New York 5 mo. 7th. 1840, in company with Henry & Mary Grew, Sarah Pugh, Abby Kimber, Elizabeth Neall, Isaac Winslow, daughter Emily Annette, Abby Southwick, and George Bradburn, in the fine ship Roscoe, Captain Huttleston, 32 cabin passengers, 21 in the steerage. Among the former, Henry Morley, of London, Arthur Biggs of York, & Frederick A. Whitwell of Boston were most companionable. Third day out, great storm; everything novel and of deep interest. Tremendous sea, sublime view,--highly
enjoyed by those who were not too sick. Captain very kind--a quiet commander, good mate, Mc Williams, and orderly crew. Abundant provisions, 4 meals a day. Much time passed in the round house, and on the sides of the ship, watching the billowy deep, with its ten thousand sporters; looking afar for sails,--spoke none. Much interesting conversation on slavery with West-Indians, particularly a Dr McKnaught,--on Theology with sectarians,--on Politics with tories & haters of O'Connell. No conversions--'bread cast upon the waters.' Some reading, singing, talking & laughing, but more sleeping. Half our number tee--
totallers, the others often drinking, though not to great excess; toasts to the Queen, the Ladies, the Captain, the Americans, &c. Storms & wind. Captain said a voyage in January often far less boisterous. Shipped seas frequently, passengers wet, to their discomfort yet merriment. Steerage passengers sick. children with measles, visited them occasionally. Isaac Winslow well supplied with oranges, lemons, soda & other comforts & luxuries, freely distributed in his abundant kindness--beloved of all--the single setting their caps--the married admiring--all with grateful hearts. E. Neall the life of our company--a favorite with the Captain & the darling of the passengers. Good humor abounds.
George Bradburn & Mary Grew became quite intimate. Meeting on 1st. day. Father Grew read & preached--some additional remarks well received. Hymns sung frequently. Arrived at Liverpool 27th. in the evening, stayed on board that night. 5 Mo. 28th. Landed & went to the Adelphi Hotel--appointed I. Winslow master of ceremonies; everything in first-rate style & order, paid well for it: some things new. manner of enclosing bread in napkins at dinner, pay for what you order;--soup & fish removed, before meats brought on; one kind of vegetable offered at a time; no relish with breakfast or tea, unless specially ordered;--eggs commonly at breakfast--2 for each--potted shrimps,--nice--tea always made at
table--urn of water generally--else small teakettle in fire place with heater in it, no water--pot on table--if called for, hot water brought in a pitcher (jug)--butter put on table in small prints, dry toast always in a rack--separate spoons for eggs, of small size. Lodging rooms nice, beds curtained, place for watch at head--night caps for gentlemen provided--goblet of water in addition to ewer--plentiful supply of water & towels &c., &c. Walked out, admired shop, docks, St. James's Cemetery &c. Brick buildings inferior to ours, rough,--black, bad mortar, no outside shutters or blinds. Curtains on rollers inside to the 3rd & 4th story, Large, strong horses of different breed from ours. Donkeys with panniers, great vari
ety of vehicles--carts for lading goods hung low, near the ground:--police officers at every turn--always civil & ready to direct strangers. William Rathbone & wife called & engaged us there to tea--6 went. viz. Pugh, A. Kimber, E. Neall, G. Bradburn--J . & L. Mott. Delightful visit--beautiful place--English cottage, handsome grounds--fine garden--water prospect; air of comfort through the house; parlor well supplied with books, paintings, portraits &c. Much conversation on Unitarian faith--Factory system--Woman's duties & responsibilities. Their sister Gregg interested in the education of the poor--gave us a pamphlet containing interesting account of her brother's exertions in the
instruction of the children employed in his Factory. Left there pleased with the acquaintance formed. Enjoyed the ride of 3 miles back to Liverpool. 29th. Received note from E. Rathbone asking correspondence & names of party, expressing satisfaction &c. E. Wilson invited us to his country place but leaving Liverpool could not accept. James Martineau & J. Townsend also called. From Liverpool to Chester 17 miles--crossed the Mersey in ferry boatman enquired if that old lady crossed the Atlantic! Pleasant ride, top of coach--beautiful seats--Sir Thomas Stanley's p1ace. Examined old wall of Chester--crossed the bridge over the Dee, the largest stone arch in the world. Cathedral built in A.D. 600--rebuilt in 1200--formerly a convent--St. John's
Church still older, part in ruins. Rode out to Eaton Hall--seat of the Marquis of Westminster & his son Lord Grosvenor. The poor robbed to supply the luxuries! 30th. I. Winslow & Co. arrived. Visited St. Mary's Church--part in ruins--old man & wife guides. ('yes, squire') Monuments of Knight & Lady of Charles 1st's reign--images of children kneeling & weeping. Various inscriptions--on one: ' He led a life scarce blemished with one stain, Beloved of all, and loving all again. 'Outside seats to Manchester, young Methodist in company, disposed to talk. Passed seats of Lord de Tabley, Earl of Stanford & Warrington, Mayor Hall--Parks &c. large oaks--extensive forests, artificial--government;--bought cakes in small village'--Arrived at 3. York Hotel, King St. Painting of family by American artist--Free
man--All things nice--dined--walked to Piccadilly, Infirmary, Black Friar's bridge over the Irwell--Old collegiate church & college--a charitable Institution, boys under 13 conducted us through the Library--monotonous explanation of common curiosities--dressed in uniform--surrounded us with rings &c for sale. Bought some--went to the market of the operatives, Bazaar, &c. First day 31st. Went to Friends' Meeting--silent--spoke to George Nelson--found our Anti-slavery friends gone to London--about 400 Friends--handsome house, nice benches, all cushioned--high bonnets--many with veils. Only one minister--a woman--gone to Ireland. Afternoon Sunday school at I. Crewdson's church, children instructed in the importance of baptism & supper & the orthodox faith--hymn sung, given out by John Cockbain--prayer offered by him--
accepted invitation from him & wife to tea--talk of our faith & theirs, sincerely anxious for us--went with them to evening meeting in coach provided by them. Isaac Crewdson, Pastor with two assistants--short silence verse--chapter read from Luke--sermon by I. Crewdson. silence--prayer--benediction--about 150 present�house built after the manner of Friends, more ornamented maple benches with green cushions & footstools--floor carpeted with coarse India matting as in most Meeting houses we saw. The gallery small, designed only for 5 or 6, to the exclusion of women. Some Friends in England also of the opinion that Women would not be called to that office if Men were faithful to their vocation. And
these claim to be the legitimate descendants of George Fox & his noble & worthy contemporaries! I.C. kindly invited us to go home & sup with him. They took us into their library--gave us books explanatory of their tenets--treated us kindly & charitably. We respected their sincerity, while we mourned such a declension from the simplicity of the Faith of the Society of Friends. 6 Mo. 1st. 2nd day. William Nield called, provided a guide to the Cotton Factories. The women & children looked better than we expected to find them. 1,000 to 1,200 employed--women 9/ per week, girls 6/6, some more--some as low as 3 & 4/, men 16/, Silk Mill--40 children in one room 3/ per week--next size 4/6. Women 8 to 10/ . Men 18 to 20/. better than our slaves.
Visited some of their homes--looked more comfortable than we expected, some attention paid to the education of their children; abundant Sabbath schools. Little boy in Factory pretending to cry after his Father whom they would not let him see; gave him money--afterward suspected the imposition. Beautiful boy with a little white mouse in a cage; touched his hat for a penny. J. Cockbane called & presented books. Unitarian Minister Robard called on G. Bradburn--introduced to us. Visited Mechanics Institute--Jubilee scholars there. Railroad to Birmingham. Union Hotel--visited pin Factory. bought some for liberty to enter--never saw little girls' fingers move so fast as in sticking the pins--aided by a machine. Went also to brass--plating, silver & button factories. Used our time. 2nd 3rd day, James called at Joseph Sturge's he
had gone to London. His sister at home, invited us there, could not accept. Informed that Mary S. Lloyd was going to Wales, would not be at the Convention--a disappointment, as she was the first to suggest the formation of Female Anti Slavery societies in America. William Harrold called--gave us direction how to proceed on our journey--kind & polite. We walked through several handsome streets of the town. built on the side of a hill, in the form of a crescent; admired the shops. Coach to Warwick 20 miles, stopped at Woolpack, nice place--old--fashioned building, wainscoting, furniture, old Turkey carpet--floor not all covered--stone step & halls as well as at many other places, entrance through a court. Visited old church, as friend Grew's taste led in that line; Hospital
of the Twelve Brethren, a bequest of long standing Dudley, Earl of Leicester--formerly for tradesmen now for soldiers--uniform--well-dressed gentlemen, living in idleness on the labor of others, robbery of the poor mis-called charity. Curtseying old Lady shewed us the premises, tower, beautiful prospect, dungeon, garden, &c. pleasant kitchen--sat sometimes admiring old furniture like Grandfather Folgers. Jack for roasting--large bellows, 3 cornered chairs, large andirons--pipe box, iron & brass candlesticks, &c. 3rd. 4th day. Went to Warwick Castle, saw Guy Warwick's porridge pot on entrance, his armor & many curiosities, beautiful winding walk hung with ivy to the castle grass mowed every fortnight, like velvet to tread upon. Conducted over the house--through long apartments to state bed--chambers, our
escort there & at Eaton Hall so Lady like were at a loss whether to offer a piece of Silver, but it got a ready acceptance. Rode to Kenilworth. James' hat blew off, sixpence to the finder � hired books at gate--ruins indeed, more interesting to girls than to us � some sport � talk with women on the bank--fine grounds--on the whole a 'catch-penny,' in my view--not so say the others. Went to Stratford-on-Avon in the same Fly. dined there, saw the house in which Shakespeare was born, much to the gratification of our company--not much to us � visited his grave � forgot to weep over it. James stood on it �quite a profanation. Saw several old tombs & monuments. Thence in Post-chaises to Woodstock
enjoyed the ride � stopped at the Marlborough Arms--passed thro' beautiful country--farming in ridges--saw ruins of the Duke of Beaufort's Palace, now Marquis of Salisbury. Girls borrowed Scott's works--Kenilworth & Woodstock. Visited Blenheim Palace--beautiful grounds--I,200 head of deer, monument Duke of Marlborough--trees arranged as his soldiers were in battle. Palace splendid--so much symmetry gratifying to organ of order--didn't see interior--covered 7 1/2 acres. � park 2,700 acres--accessible to all--Rosamonds well--the best water--160 acres covered with water, winding path, lost girls. 4th. 5th day. From Woodstock to Oxford to breakfast--posted--livery--amusing ride--George & Mary enjoyed themselves--breakfast slow--coming & scanty eggs 3d. each--not well waited on--high charge--Colleges & Churches galore--library extensive � Bodlian 3 sides of large
hall--many paintings, statues, models, &c. one beautiful piece of sculpture, by a woman, were told it was Mrs. Somerville's favorite amusement--also of a daughter of the king of France. So much for woman's encouragement in the Arts. Saw the cross in the street where Ridley & Latimer were burnt. New college chapel elegant--Christ's Church College largest--New College beautiful paintings on glass windows--7 virtues handsomely represented--Temperance pouring water into a glass--Fortitude leaning on a Lion. Faith resting on the cross--Charity raising three kneeling children--Hope resting on her anchor--Justice holding her scales & blind-fold--Prudence with serpents. Trinity College elegantly carved oak. Oxford to Slough Rail road on top of Coach 11 miles--met with Radicals--saw Gipsey's carts & a few of the 'vagabond & useless tribe.'coachman communicative, as we
generally found them more intelligent than ours & would-be gentlemen�well dressed--seldom left their seats--gave no assistance in changing horses--fat, fine-looking John Bulls. New rail road to Windsor, met with J. G. Birney--Quaker lady spoke in a friendly manner to us. Omnibus to hotel--stranger recommended us to 'Crown'--clean but not gratifying to pride. Visited the castle!--walked the Terrace & grounds. large & deep moats--talked with soldiers--saw children of Eton school celebrating George 3d's birthday--a fete they were unwilling to give up--went in the evening to the river to see the fire-works--balloon ascension--beautiful barges on the Thames--rowed by 8 boys each with great rapidity--& much glee--fine music--thousands witnessing the scene all separated quietly & in order--no excesses seen.
5th. 6th day. Went to the castle again conducted thro' the magnificent apartments--gilt rooms--furniture covered with blue silk damask--elegant tapestry hangings--beautiful prospect from the windows, did not see Victoria's private rooms. Went to the Chapel during morning service--couldn't understand the indistinct speaker�boys� responses & chantings bordering on the ridiculous--banners waving over their head--war & the church united--beautiful sculpture on cenotaph of the Princess Charlotte, representing her in the position in which she died--with a sheet thrown over her--exquisitely done--rising from her an angelic form said to be a likeness of herself, attending angels bearing her babe--friends weeping--kneeling beside the bed--altogether most moving--most melancholy!
G. Bradburn riveted to the spot--went thro' Eton school--all very simple--old--fashioned furniture--school-rooms dismal--old oaken seats &c. bed rooms most common--children of 'the great' educated there preparatory to Oxford & Cambridge--grounds extensive. From Windsor to London 20 miles, top of coach; saw gipsies by wayside--their wagon standing in the field. Women at work weeding the fields of grain--7 or 8 in a body with their implements in hand�Fine roads. rapid travelling. Women & children with small wheel-barrows & in their aprons gathering manure & selling it in small quantities. The road swept & scraped like our streets--side road paved on McAdamized curb stones--walking so good that English Women may well walk 5 or 6 miles in the
country without dread of fatigue. As we drew near London passed thro' places familiar to us by name--Brentford, Hounslow Heath--Knights bridge--Piccadilly, Hyde Park--Green Park--Charing cross--Strand--Temple Bar--Fleet street--Ludgate Hill--St. Pauls--Cheapside--gazing & admiring till our Coachman turned into Friday Lane & up a dark court, where we dismounted in the rain at 'Saracen's Head' and were ushered into a dismal dark back room--and this, we exclaimed, is London! We let our escorts have no rest, till they went out & found other lodgings. Sarah & Abby went to a confectioners & purchased cakes on which we made a dinner--Men returned with Dr. Shearman from Anti-Slavery office, who introduced us to Mark Moore's, No 6 Queen St. Place, Southwark bridge, Cheapside--a comfortable place, where we
met with many Abolitionists among whom a number from America,--J. G. Birney, H. B. Stanton, & his niece Elizabeth, E. Galusha, N. Colver, William Knibb & W. Clark from Jamaica--2 colored men Barrett & Beckford, Samuel Prescod from Barbadoes. 7th Day 6th. Joseph Sturge breakfasted with us--begged submission of us to the London Committee--read a letter from Thomas Clarkson on the subject--acknowledged he had received letters from America on the same subject--made great professions--invited us to tea at the Anti-Slavery rooms with such of the Delegates as had arrived. We endeavored to shew him the inconsistency of excluding Women Delegates--but soon found he had prejudged & made up his mind to act with our New Organization; therefore all reasoning was lost upon him,
and our appeals made in vain. E. Pease called--a fine, noble-looking girl ;--she went with us to Houndsditch--bonnetmakers; talked orthodoxy on the way--thence to their lodgings to see her Parents�heard her father talk British-India and 'twopence-a-day wages ;--his wife�Elizabeth�s step-mother--an Irish Friend Sarah Bradshaw--granddaughter of Samuel Hoare--remembered my aunt Elizabeth Barker, her sister called--a primly dressed Irish Friend, also Sarah Dymond a cousin of the author of that name--a Crewdsonite�good abolitionist & interested in the Temperance cause. Evening visit to the Anti-Slavery rooms; pleasant & interesting--This is a common practice in England. When committees meet they have tea & invite company to join them, after which they appoint a chairman & make the
conversation general. William D. Crewdson was chairman--addressed by his friends by the title of 'Mr.'--Conversation on the expediency of continuing such conventions--enquired if they, as well as all our efforts were based on the duty of 'immediate emancipation.' On being answered affirmatively, gave them to understand that this originating with E. Heyrick--a woman, when the convention should be held in America, we should not contemplate the exclusion of Women. Many spoke kindly to us, some responded'' hear, hear''! all were pleasant. Elizabeth Pease the only female present beside ourselves--about 25 men. 1st day 7. Went to Grace-Church St Meeting--not large--few in the gallery--no preachers--2 hours formal silence--none spoke to us. House pleasant--light admitted from
the top--floors--benches--& foot-stools covered with East India matting. After Meeting walked around the monument of the great fire--went to London bridge & to our lodgings to dine. Afternoon at St. Paul�s looked in--heard pretty good sermon--service formal--a mockery for sensible, intelligent people to employ children to chaunt &c. Walked with H. & E. Stanton to Newgate St. Prison, and Smithfield where John Rogers of New England Primer memory was burnt at the stake, now a cattle market--Home to tea. Isaac Winslow & party who had been travelling in Wales, arrived to the joy of all. The Morgans of Birmingham & C. E. Lester called--talked sectarianism non-resistance &c. invited by C. Clover to go to his Meeting & speak--did not accept--on his return with Galusha, treated me rather rudely.
6/8 2nd day. Breakfasted at Joseph Pease's lodgings, in company with professor Adam; talk of British India--Women's exclusion from convention &c. J.G. Birney came in--soon retired to the dining room. We stayed late, enjoyed the visit, liked Elizabeth much--made observations on mode of entertaining company to breakfast in England--more simple than we expected to find it. S. Dymond walked back to our lodgings with us--Wrote letters home--Tea at Anti-Slavery rooms. Anne Knight introduced--a singular looking woman--very pleasant & polite. S. Dymond & E. Pease there--also many whom we had not before met--Jonathan Backhouse, Josiah Forster, & brother Robert, William Smeal, William Ball, George Alexander, George Thompson, &c. Company large--E. Pease & self called to make tea--young men very
attentive. Josiah Forster called James aside--informed him he had received word from America, that we were not Friends. presented our certificates--explained some things--found them ignorant & bigoted, but kind in feeling after disclaiming religious fellowship. Jacob Post invited us to dine the next day--a letter to him from I.T. Hopper Gave account of Delaware Mob at the suggestion of G Thompson--answered some questions relative to Pennsylvania Hall. not well satisfied with the narration. 3rd day 9th. Wendell Phillips & wife called--George Thompson & Robert Douglass to breakfast----cousin Starbucks called--very affectionate & kind--informed us they were Church people--E. Robbins & Lavinia Rand called would like tickets to the Convention--wrote a letter--dined at Jacob Post's--Islington, 3 miles--in company with a French lady Mrs Voidell & Anne Knight. All things in nice order. J. Post a benevolent
man, his wife a worthy woman tho� ignorant. Talked with them of our separation--Anne Knight enlarged on the importance of belief in the Atonement. Read some scraps from Bernard Barton's poetry. Gave book for I. T. Hopper. .Waited on us back in Omnibus--apologized that their carriage was preoccupied by French lady--Evening Party at Mark Moore's--G. Thompson, A. Knight, E. Pease &c. W.D. Crewdson & William Ball came with official information that Women were to be rejected. Asked Colver & Galusha if they had heard that similar course was to be pursued toward the new organization--alarmed them. Much talk till after 12 o�clock--checked G. T. for indulging in lightness on the subject. 4th day. 10th. Joseph Sturge & Scales called to endeavor to reconcile us to our fate--called a meeting of women to protest, joined by William Adam, G. Thompson & W. Phillips.--Went to Zoological gardens--Regents Park with large party.
Tea again at Anti-Slavery rooms--met J. Haughton and daughters from Ireland--William Boultbee of Birmingham & several women--William Ball�s wife &c. William Edward Foster very kind & attentive--abundant provision, fruits &c.--subjects of conversation more diversified--Colonization--J. G. Birney gave a modest & interesting account of his change of views--British India--Joseph Pease gave much information--Colver hoped for success from that source alone--answered him by reminding him & others that our main reliance must be on moral power--offended him somewhat--free produce introduced, called on me to speak--replied that we had been asked why we could not get the gentlemen to say for us all we wished, so now I would request Henry Grew or James Mott to speak for me--insisted on my going on--gave some rubs on our proposed exclusion--cries of 'hear!, hear !'--
offended Colver--told me I should have been called to order if I had not been a woman. Joseph Sturge announced with great trepidation that 'our youthful queen' had been shot at in Hyde Park. 5th day 11th. William Boultbee breakfasted with us--also William E. Forster who gave us an interesting account of his uncle T.F. Buxton�s plan of colonization &c. in Africa--Met again about our exclusion--William Boultbee wished to have ow� decision--talked much with him liked him--agreed on the following Protest: 'The American Women Delegates from Penna to 'the World's Convention would present 'to the Com of the British & Foreign A-S Soc 'their grateful acknowledgments for 'the kind attentions received by them since 'their arrival in London. But while as 'individuals they return thanks for these 'favors, as delegates from the bodies appoin
'ting them, they deeply regret to learn by 'a series of resolutions passed at a Meeting 'of your Committee, bearing reference to creden 'tials from the Mass. Society, that it is con 'templated to exclude women from a 'seat in the convention, as co--equals in the 'advocacy of Universal Liberty. The Del 'egates will duly communicate to their 'constituents, the intimation which these 'resolutions convey: in the mean time 'they stand prepared to co-operate to any 'extent, and in any form, consistent with 'their instructions, in promoting the just 'objects of the Convention, to whom it is pre 'sumed will belong the power of determi 'ning the validity of any claim to a seat 'in that body. 'On behalf of the Deleg 'very respectfully '6 Mo. 11th 40 Sarah Pugh
H. Grew--J. Mott--& Joseph Sturge with many others waited on Lord Brougham with a box presented him by Managers of Pennsylvania Hall--the company of Women not desired. Evening. Several sent to us to persuade us not to offer ourselves to the Convention--Colver rather bold in his suggestions--answered & of course offended him. W. Morgan & Scales informed us 'it wasn't designed as a World Convention--that was a mere Poetical license,' & that all power would rest with the ' London Committee of Arrangements.' Prescod of Jamaica (colored) thought it would lower the dignity of the Convention and bring ridicule on the whole thing if ladies were admitted--he was told that similar reasons were urged in Pennsylvania for the exclusion of colored people from our meetings--but had we yielded on such flimsy arguments, we might as well have abandoned our enterprise.
Colver thought Women constitutionally unfit for public or business meetings--he was told that the colored man too was said to be constitutionally unfit to mingle with the white man. He left the room angry. 6th day 6 Mo. 12th. The World's Convention--alias the 'Conference of the British and Foreign Anti--Slavery Society,' with such guests as they chose to invite, assembled. We were kindly admitted behind the bar--politely conducted to our seats and introduced to many, whom we had not before met--Dr. Bowring--William Ashurst--a Mrs Thompson, grand-daughter of Lady Middleton who first suggested to Wilberforce some action in Parliament on Slavery. Samuel King also appeared--made kind inquiries after children & friends. William Forster spoke to us introduced him to S. Pugh as orthodox--he begged there might be no allusion to differences between us,--said, 'thou touches me
on a tender spot--I remember thee with much affection in Baltimore in 1820.' Afterward invited us to his house at Norwich--not merely to call but to make a visit. E. Neall delighted with all she saw--particularly with meeting with Dr Bowring. Meeting opened in a dignified manner--silence observed. Those who wished prayer informed the next room was appropriated for them. Thomas Clarkson's entrance deeply interesting--accompanied by his daughter-in-law & her little son, his only representative. Most of the speeches &c. being reported in the papers &c. renders it unnecessary to record any part here. S. Prescod was warned that his conduct would be watched & he must be on his guard not to compromise 'the dignity of the convention.' He was the first however to bring ridicule on himself & to throw the meeting into confusion by improper mention of
the 'Goddess Delegates.' Friends present--nearly all opposed to women's admission which was well introduced by Wendell Phillips--J. C. Fuller told us the secret of it was that so many of us were not of their faith--that it was announced in London Yearly Meeting that we were coming, and they were put on their guard. George Stacey made some remarks on the subject, exposing his apostasy as a Quaker. He & others were answered nicely by Dr Bowring--William Ashurst--George Bradburn and William Adam. George Thompson too & several others spoke well for us. Col. Miller amusing. Dr B. said it was 'a custom more honored in the breach than in the observance '--William Ashurst pointed them to the inconsistency of calling a 'World's Convention' to abolish Slavery--and at its threshold depriving half the world their liberty. H. Grew betrayed some inconsistency--discussion very animated--rather noisy--the result
cheered, unworthily--were told it was common in England. Several beautiful speeches on Clarkson's presence. J.A. James alluding to him & his little grandson called them the evening and morning stars. John Burnet, one of the most eloquent men of the day. Made impressive remarks on the importance of laying aside every passion but a well directed, well controlled zeal. O'Connell's entrance greatly cheered. Beckford's address to Clarkson impressive. He was a liberated slave from the West Indies--said to the audience 'look at me and work on.' O'Connell took off his hat & bowed to him when he closed. dined in a large public room adjoining the Meeting.--Amelia Opie--the Forsters--Backhouses--William Ball--Samuel King & many more there.
7th day I3th. Sat with the family during their worship as was our practice when not otherwise engaged--G. Thompson--W. E. Forster & others also gave us their company. E. Galusha led the exercises--in his prayer was personal--prayed at, as G. Thompson said, rather than for. He was replied to according to his deserts. These occasions sometimes furnished opportunity for explaining sentiments that had been mis--represented. Our host Mark Moore offered his services to get the use of a room belonging to their congregation (Baptist) for us to have a public religious meeting in. He succeeded so far as to have some notice given when some Friends hearing of it came forward and represented this in such a manner as to induce them to
withdraw the grant. The Unitarians then offered theirs, which we gladly accepted & for which we were more than ever denounced. Dr Hutton of Carter Lane kindly called to see us from William Adam's recommendation. Jonathan Backhouse called & invited the orthodox part of our company to S. Gurney's the next day & would ask the others but where there were young people they were afraid of our principles. Meeting very interesting--A. Knight attentive--provided arm-chair for me. J. A. James introduced to us--also Joseph Eaton a Temperance man,--a Friend informed us a general Conference was to be held on that subject--gave us some tracts--It was gratifying that this important subject had begun to awaken wine-drinking England.
Roll called titles given to the worthy & the unworthy--J. C. Fuller answered his 'I'm no squire' (laughter). Church resolutions--Birney eloquent on the subject--said, 'Let us speak in a voice that shall fall like a thunderbolt, from the cloud of abstractions in which they have been dwelling.' Stovell & William James, Unitarian minister from Bridgwater opposed each other. The latter would not deny communion for any fault or crime. Nice lunch at confectioners near lodgings--to tea in company with Joseph Marriage, a nephew of Ann Jones--Benjamin Godwin--Anne Knight. conversed on Peace--woman &c. N. Colver spoke impertinently to A. Knight. 1st day 14th. Went to Devonshire house meeting. E. Pease & her Mother there--& William Boultbee. Old Friend said a few words on
the orthodox faith. Afternoon note from Clarkson acknowledging 'the obligations which our sacred cause owes to the American Ladies, for having so warmly taken it up, & protected it on their side of the water against the attacks of its adversaries; & this in times of threatened persecution. Also a debt of gratitude for having made the sacrifice of leaving their families and encountering the dangers of the ocean to serve it.' He would call that evening for the purpose with his daughter & little grandson. Much preparation for him--' North Star' for his grandson. E. Neall wrote appropriately on the blank leaf--tables removed--broken in the attempt. He came attended by Joseph Sams, Anne Knight & others. Interesting time--gave girls locks of hair--made touching speeches to several--when E. Neall was introduced as the grand-daugh
ter of Warner Mifflin, he exclaimed 'dear child! he was the first man who liberate his slaves unconditionally '--a short address to him from the eldest delegate. J. Sams invited J. & self to go home with them & sup with our venerable friend but a prior engagement at Hutton's prevented--went there late in the evening. 2 miles & had an hour's pleasant conversation with him & wife. She had called that afternoon to arrange for a meeting. call also from E. Reid & Julia Smith--friends of H. Martineau. 2nd day 15th. Sir Eardley Wilmot introduced--1st in Parliament to oppose the apprenticeship & the Hill Cooley oppression. O'Connell--excellent--amusing--came to us. Thanked him for pleading our cause--rejected complimentary speeches in lieu of robbed rights--present of his button by William Boultbee--Alexander Brockway introduced
to us by G. Bradburn--Peace man--J. Fuller didn't like the Quaker form of silence introduced--Jonathan Backhouse hoped care would be observed on religious ground. I. Crewdson desired theological points would not be touched but those aggrieved could leave. dined at E. Reid's. Julia Smith there--her father the friend of Wilberforce & Clarkson in Parliament on the Slave Trade--Elisabeth A. Ashurst there. everything very nice--took a nap in lolling chair. E. Reid manifested much sympathy with us in our exclusion--took tea at Irish Friends lodgings--Richard & Hannah Webb--Richard & Ann Allen-Thomas & James Webb & Ann his wife and James Webb Senior the venerable Father of the 3 brothers--a fine looking old gentleman--all from Dublin.
R.R. Moore Irish Barrister--speaker in the convention on the British India question--ardent--animated--rather vehement--quite interesting. Dr. Madden & Mr Turnbull also there--much interesting conversation--tea in peculiar style--all waited on us with generous Irish hospitality. R. Webb & R. Allen walked home with us 2 miles. 3rd day 16th. Robert Douglass called--Note from E. Reid enclosing letter from H. Martineau--Turnbull introduced French Delegates--among them 'a child of Israel '--explained their names--Dr. Bowring interpreted their speeches well-- O'Connell made us another visit--said he was not satisfied with the decision of the convention respecting us--whereupon he received a note asking for his sentiments on paper--which he readily complied
with--not necessary to copy it here as tis probably printed in the Liberator--Anne Knight introduced William Martin of Cork who first influenced Father Matthew in the Temperance cause. Judge Jeremy spoke earnestly about Mauritius & the Coolies--shook his head much--Henry Corbit arrived. left our seats to speak to him--reported British Queen at Portsmouth--lunch at eating house--large company--E. Pease & her Parents there--talked with Josiah Forster, George Stacey & Joseph Sturge about a meeting for women exclusively--threw some obstacles in the way--promised to try--Stacy said rather pettishly, our coming as Delegates had made it more difficult--tea at E. Reid's in company with Joseph Marriage--Anne Knight--John Keep and William Dawes--the two latter from Oberlin--make their home there--left early
to call on Henry & Sarah Corbit--had so much to say, stayed late--rode there and back--Cabs & Omnibuses a great convenience in this widely extended City. 4th day 17th. Introduced S. Corbit to the meeting--not so interesting as some days. T. F. Buxton was happy to address an assembly he respected so much. Dr. Madden read a long account of the West Indies--read our letters from home a great treat--heard that Garrison, Rogers, Remond & Adams had arrived--left at 2 o�clock to go to a meeting of the Prison Society at Westminster with William Ball�s wife & many others--stopped & bought cakes--met E. Robbins & Lavinia Rand--lunch in basement of sandwiches &c.--house full of aristocracy & nobility--not specially interesting as we were losing that which to us was more so, at the convention--E. Fry gave an account of
her labors on the continent--Secretaries read reports--among them a handsome Friend from Ireland. E. Fry unassuming meek--modest--nothing very striking. Has done immense good to the poor prisoners by moving in her own & her God's sphere--rather than in man's & the Devil's. Rained after meeting, no uncommon circumstance in England--Rode back to our meeting with the Countess of Brunswick--found a poor man, caretaker of the house, had fallen from the top of the room, when he went to shut the windows, a distance of 30 feet--hurt one or two in his fall--he died in a day or two after--much excitement--M. Grew fainted--J. M. also faint had to leave the meeting--business suspended--all felt sad. J. Forster and Joseph Sturge conferred again about meeting for us--desired us to stop at the close of
the session that evening & withdraw to the adjoining room to consult with some Female members of the Several Societies--we did so--rather a slim affair--]. Forster asked if a social party of Ladies would serve our purpose--Committee appointed to attend to it. E. Reid accompanied us to our lodgings--met William L G & Co. 'with joy & sorrow too'--they had resolved not to enter the Convention where we were excluded--reasoned with them on the subject--found them fixed--G. Thompson came & after tea bore them off to Joseph Pease's where the British India Committee were meeting. 5th day 18th. Present of strawberries from A. Knight--of flowers from E. A. Ashurst--engaged to visit the latter--Lady Byron at the Meeting--handed her my letter of introduction from C. Combe--asked my address. Resolutions on Church action--much said--
Bradburn versus the clergy--especially Hoby--Dr Cox quite earnest in self defense--Johnson, the only Church minister present--spoke of Universal Charity. J. A. James fine speech--Birney opposed Bradburn--he 'as cool as a cucumber,' was accustomed to tumultuous meetings--if the New testament was found to sanction slavery, its leaves had better be scattered to the four winds of heaven & he would go to the trees & flowers for his religion--for he could not receive such doctrine as the word of God--orthodoxy horrified--he replied that however man might condemn him--he felt confidence that his Heavenly Father would not reject him for having too good an opinion of him. Resolution on prejudice against color--Morrison hoped, when a controversy at .e between his nose & his conscience--that he should decide in favor of the latter.
J. & self left early to call on George & C. Combe----went upstairs lirst to sit awhile with Garrison & Co. & Ann Phillips--Lushington introduced--made a speech--much fuss made when noted characters spoke yet would not entertain T. F. Buxton's remedy for slavery--he denied any connexion with American Colonization--called that 'a fatal delusion'--begged hard to explain his plan--politely refused--with flattering speeches--H. Webb said 'more praised than trusted.'--O�Connell followed us upstairs--to apologize for not immediately answering my note--spoke to the strangers--Garrison & Co.--severaJ went up to welcome them --some tried to announce them to our new-organized meeting--but were hushed. Wendell Phillips tried to read their credentials, but was put down with a
kind of promise that he should have a hearing the next day--dined at Thomas Sturge & sisters--Jonathan Barret & wife of Croydon--left Friends & joined the Plymouth brethren, of whom J. Post told us there were a 'goodish few.' A singular family of brothers & sisters--rich & very kind--tea at E. Reid's. missed some company at our lodgings among whom a particular friend of George Thompson--a 'Mrs' Rawson of Sheffield (Wincobank Hall)--John Scoble & others. 6th day 19th. I. & A. Braithwaite & daughter politely spoke to us--invited part of our company to dine--Wendell Phillips again tried to introduce Garrison & company without success--some angry debate--we all felt discouraged--J. Sturge came to us--doubted whether the ladies would have a meeting--they feared other subjects would be introduced and he partook of the
fear. Some were then invited to meet us at our lodgings--much disappointed to find so little independent action on the part of women. Called a Meeting of the Delegates in the evening--so that such as were dissatisfied might prepare a protest. N. Colver intruded himself--William Adam appointed to draw up a paper--talked of a public meeting for Garrison, Thompson & others--difficulty as regarded a room--and time to give notice--gave it up. Lunch at a coffee house--tea at home. 7th day 20th. Amelia Opie stopped us to speak as we went into the meeting. said 'you are held in high estimation & have raised yourselves by coming.' Lady Byron sat upstairs with Garrison & Remond--conversed freely with the latter--told him who the poet Campbell was, when he entered. Much fuss made with Campbell--a poor Imbecile--
he spoke of our Poets unhandsomely--replied to nicely by H.B. Stanton who quoted from Whittier. Campbell spoke of flattery--how mistakes were borne when on the credit side--alluded to the eloquence of Channing and of their O�Connell. British India question--Wendell Phillips excellent--Professor Adam gave valuable information. Sams & J. Pease & R.R. Moore.--the Convention not disposed to entertain the question, altho� many had something to say on it--Clarkson's address at the opening of the meeting robbed it of that part by the convention.--gave great offence--Colver made a speech betraying, as in the meetings at the Anti-Slavery rooms, his want of confidence in moral power--depended too much on appeals to avarice--said--with the slaveowner all else would be powerless.--Seth Sprague too unsound in saying the work will be done by proving
free labor the cheapest--made some good remarks on Philanthropy.--Many more unsound on abstinence from Slave products. I. Crewdson used to be particular until he considered if all should do to, the Manchester Mills must stop & the people starve--so forthwith he let fall his testimony & now aids in perpetuating our slavery that is cruelly starving its thousands, lest his own countrymen should have to seek other business. Joseph Price of Wales--once so zealous as to have cotton linings taken out of his vests, & denied himself of many sweets &c.--when all at once he feared he might be carried too far, so he sagely concluded to immerse his conscience to the full in slave gotten goods. The N. Colver told how tender he was once on the subject, how he gathered his little ones about him, and
explained to them the cruelty & wickedness of such participancy and such was the effect of his fatherly labors, that those children couldn't have been hired to touch a sugar plum or cake &c. ; when he too discovered self--denial was not easy & gave it up & his children full latitude in robbery & spoil & the gain of oppression. George Bradburn too, from whom we might have expected better things--added his arguments to the wrong side, and all the comfort we had was in beholding how weak they all were--He thought we couldn't carry out this principle without a resolve not to live another day--so we might as well not try to convince ourselves of its inconsistency--or rather we might close our eyes to the sunlight of truth which made it so manifest--& go on in sin--giving all the encouragement to the slaveholder he could desire.
Plainly as all this sophistry might have been exposed--the weak & flimsy arguments were suffered to pass almost unanswered. H. Grew was not in the meeting at the time. Charles Stuart's mind swallowed up in the littleness of putting down woman & helping the pitiful new-organization--]ames Mott discouraged--took little interest in the proceedings of the Convention. N. Colver then for the first time sallied forth to our bar saying 'now if the spirit moves you to speak on this subject--say on--you'll be allowed to say what you wish.' Out of the abundance of a full heart and an indignant spirit, here might words have been uttered--but if the Psalmist withheld his mouth even from good when the wicked were before him--even so now. G. Bradburn did make some confession afterward by acknowledging he said what he did more to bring out others than in full persuasion of the truth of his arguments--expect
ing a glare of light to be thrown on the subject by several present. Our Free Produce society will have to double their diligence & do their own work--and so will American Abolitionists generally--& especially women. Dined at I. & A. Braithwaites lodgings in company with Garrison--Rogers & others--very open & kind--not in full unity with the measures of the British & Foreign Society. More liberal toward us than we expected--their children Episcopalians--the need of charity enlarged upon toward such by A.B.--applied her remarks to those they had cast out as evil. Her appearance not so altered as had been represented. Returning to the Meeting with Col. Miller and E. Neall, met Lady Byron in the entry--she had called on us & left her address--Col. Miller begged an introduction, having been in the Greek War with
Lord Byron--alluded to it--she quickly understood it--made some brief reply and turned away--E. Neall enjoyed the scene much--W. Boultbee st by us to say how well he liked Dr. Parrish�s book--had marked it much--told us how dissatisfied he was with the arrangements of the committee, that he had been interested in this cause many years & now wished to speak but he was denied utterance until he threatened to give up & go home--when way was made for him. This speech was good--as principle was dwelt upon rather than expediency--'the highest expediency is to act from principle'--H.B. Stanton not so strong in confidence in moral power as desirable. Another meeting at Mark Moore�s in order to agree on the protest--much talk with Thompson & others--J.C. Fuller presided. Elizabeth Stanton gaining daily in our affections--hope she may be a blessing to her H.B.S.
1st day 6 mo. 21st. Went to Meeting with Susan Hutton who called for us--heard her husband preach--very good--conferred with him as to meeting on 3rd day evening. He gave notice of it. Went in two cabs to William Ashurst�s to dine--in company with Wm.L.G., N.P.R., S. Pugh, A. Kimber & E. Neall--met there Joseph and E. Pease--H. Martineau�s mother and brother--a Dr. Epps--homeopathic & liberal--& William & Mary Howitt--visit full of interest and delight--walked up a hill commanding a beautiful prospect--the pleasure increased by the information that Johnson wrote his Rassales on that hill. Stood there half an hour--W. L. G. explaining to William Ashurst & William Howitt our exclusion from the Convention. Returned to their sweet cottage--partook of a real English dinner--talk on temperance--Non-resistance & a variety of subjects--Informed William Howitt that S. Pugh
aided in re-printing his 'Geo. Fox & his first disciples, or Quakers, as they were & as they are.' Stayed late--On our ride home saw a real ale-house fight. 'Glory enough for that day' say our young ones! Mrs. Thrale's near. 2nd day 22nd. Could no longer have the use of Free Mason's Hall--met in Friends' Meeting house Grace Church St--front seat upstairs appropriated to 'rejected delegates'--didn�t like being so shut out from the members. Walker of the Royal Navy on slave trade--singular in his quick answers & manner of bowing--Campbell, Gov. of Sierra Leone--rather tedious. Resolutions calling on Government for religious & moral effort--William Forster called to order on his resolution about American Slavery--E. Fry present--Lady Byron with Mrs. Jamieson--left her seat & sat on step to hand a note & essay on Education--pleased with her--
Rev. Swan spoke, compared Knibb to O�Connell--spoke of W.L.G, M.W. Chapman, A.G. Weld. Price, of Wales, consequential. Lunch in the neighbourhood--J. Morgan walked with us--thought Haydon had succeeded in sketching that morning at our lodgings. Afternoon Dr. Hodgkin permitted to speak on colonization--made no impression--only laughable--he sincere doubtless. evening at lodgings--agreed on Protest. C.E. Lester spoke foolishly--J. Scoble intruded, answered in a pet--gave no others a chance to speak--acknowledged that he brought the word from America about the appointment of women--much said & felt. Wendell Phillips took an active part--conducted nobly--as did his whole-souled wife. William Edward Forster suggested alteration in protest aside--noble young man--like him much--he often came to our lodgings.
3rd day 23rd. Last day of the Convention. some excitement about the protest--Scoble & others begged it might be presented to the committee instead of the Meeting. Abby Kimber wrote a note to Scoble on this Wise: 'Professor Adam, W. Phillips & others think conscientiously that their protest should be presented to the Convention. They are men who have unwavering confidence in the triumph of Truth. Their motto �fiat juustitia� &c. Since we left America, the man question has, it seems, split the National Anti-Slavery society; therefore it has a tremendous significancy in our country--and it does seem to us that you have been warped from your propriety, by the influence of those who stand directly opposed to that Society in this matter. The seceders in America have taken the name of �American & Foreign Anti-Slavery Society.� This will give the impression that they alone of the American Abolitionists act in concert with you. We know the magic of a name, and we do not choose to be exorcised from Anti-Slavery Society by such sorcery. Now if you can hon
estly deny, that you intend to support the American & Foreign Anti-Slavery Society, in drawing around us a circle beyond which we must not pass, why not do so publicly? Why not call upon the Malcontents, W. L. Garrison, W. Phillips & others, to meet you to present their Protest, to explain their position, and in short, to give them that opportunity which their opponents have enjoyed hitherto, of telling their own story. From some of thy remarks I thought there might be no unwillingness in the Committee to do this. It seems to me the �amende honorable� might be made--all the evils of your course obviated, the protest thus kept out of the convention & left for the discussion of the parties concerned, and all the clamor of opposition, so disgraceful & degrading in such an assembly, provided all parties act in good faith, be entirely prevented. Thou knowst as I am not a Delegate, I do not speak with authority in this matter; but if there is a conciliatory
spirit in the Committee I should be glad indeed if it would display itself, not in the courtesy of gentlemen, but in the honesty of purpose becoming men, who have unwittingly done deep wrong to a large proportion of the Abolitionists of the United States.' This note was handed by I. Winslow, but no answer returned. We were honored with seats down stairs, so that we could hold conference with those who chose to come to us--dined at Joseph Pease's in company with William Boultbee who said he was on good terms with all on theological points as he never asked their opinions and never told his own. Rode back to Meeting with Elizabeth & her Mother--Protest offered. Colver boldly & impudently moved that it be laid on the table afterward made a crying, farewell speech, completely disgusted with him. J. Price overbearing--H. B. Stanton opposed Colver--plead for the right--Wm. Scales made excellent closing remarks
that altho' on some subjects they had had conflicting sentiments.dividing them 'distinct as the billows'--yet he believed there was unity enough in our common cause to make us again 'one as the Sea.' And so the Convention closed! Joseph Sturge announced the death of the poor man who fell in their service. Henry Sparks & wife called & engaged us to visit them on 6th day. Answered Lady Byron's note--rather an effort. 4th day 24th. Exeter Hall Meeting--under the direction of British & Foreign Society Committee. G. Thompson not prominent--loud call for him--short speech--very smart--pointed rebuke--Garrison kept himself back--refused to go on the platform--Women delegates excluded from that, tho' a seat of honor provided--generally occupied by the queen--our company select--Mrs. Upsher--friend of E. Fry--
daughter of Z. Macauley--didn't like the welcome O'Connell received--dissatisfied that Buxton & Lushington were not equally applauded--complained of the treatment their Father had received--not named as one of the pioneers in the cause--the sacrifices he had made &c.--said the meeting was of a lower stamp than that of the 1st of June when Prince Albert presided. T. F. Buxton s wife also with us--C. Braithwaite--Mrs. Rawson, &c. Duke of Sussex in the chair--Joseph Sturge announced him--'didn�t wish to prevent the usual expression for his Royal Highness'--but when Thomas Clarkson entered begged they would not receive him in that way as his health & strength would not bear it. E. Fry & Duchess of Sutherland introduced--much clapping--taken to front seats on the platform--after repudiating such exposure of ladies--rather inconsistent. S. Gurneys daughter also there with her aunt--
subject of remark by our company--probably reported to E . Fry by her friend Upsher, as she afterwards apologized for her conspicuous seat--told her it was just the seat she ought to have occupied in a Prison meeting & no objection to it in that only as showing the inconsistency of our opponents. Meeting interesting. Charles L. Remond's speech most applauded--Mrs. Upsher took his name & address--William Allen spoke--George Alexander a plain Friend on the platform. clapping the speakers--he interested in Slavery in the Danish & Swedish W. I. Islands, made speeches in the Anti-Slavery rooms & in the convention--ready, fluent speaker. H. B. Stanton's speech too short--Guizot French Ambassador, interesting--translated by Dr. Bowring--cakes sent us by John Morgan--thought to be in honor of E. Neall.
William Boultbee came up & sat with us--brought some O'Connell buttons for the girls. Much amusement by them about his manner of obtaining them. engaged J. & self to stay at his house in Birmingham. Called on H.C. Corbit's children--Lunch at confectioners--Tea at Crown & Anchor--Closing scene of Abolitionists--informed on entrance that it was a more liberal Meeting than any we had had--under the management of the Abolitionists from England, Ireland & Scotland united. Very large company--simple preparations--as these soirees are generally understood to be for moral and intellectual purposes--or political as the case may be--hence not much catering to the animal appetite--were pleased with this feature in these feasts--after tea & cups & removed--a chairman
appointed--the company all keeping their seats--when a subJect being proposed speakers are called on one by one--or if any one of the company has any remarks to make, liberty is readily granted by the Chair--here were about 400 present--at 3 tables the length of the room & 4 across the 'top' of the room, in the center of which William D. Crewdson sat as Chairman. The speakers J.G. Birney--H.B. Stanton�Wm.L.G.--Charles L. Remond--Campbell, Gov. of Sierra Leone--G. Thompson, who had read also Beattie's poetry & gave some account of the Delaware mob. A paper was sent up saying L.M. is confidently expected to make the next speech. She was therefore called on--the President announced her, when J. Scoble who had a choice in her not thus exposing herself--stood & requested to first make some explanations of Campbell's
speech as that was of importance--his request was drowned by cries of 'No! No!--Mrs. Mott '--so she had to inform them that she would endeavor to occupy but little time as what she might have to say was probably of comparative unimportance. She was patiently heard--no explanation was then begged by friend Scoble as the time was passed. Turnbull introduced America Vespucci--who left her card & asked an exchange. Countess of Brunswick was also specially civil--Mrs. Reid & several others very kind. A stranger from Portsmouth who afterward wrote a letter to O'Connell invited us to go into his neighborhood & appoint meetings. Crown & Anchor soiree ended satisfactorily--Mary Dudley presented a pocket handkerchief. Received a letter from H. Martineau in
which she thus writes: 'My dear friend I cannot be satisfied without sending you one line of love and sympathy. I think much of you amidst your present trials and much indeed have I thought of you & your cause since we parted. May God strengthen & comfort you! It is a comfort to me, in my absence, that two of my best friends, Mrs. Reid & Julia Smith, are there to look upon you with eyes of love. I hear of you from them; for, busy as they are, they remember me from day to day & make me a partaker in your proceedings. If you & Mr. Mott should be coming near this way, how joyful it would make me to see you! I am too unwell to offer more than a few hours a day of intercourse with anyone ; but love from my heart I do offer you.
At some leisure hour (if you cannot come) will you write me a few words about the Furnesses? They never send letters 3,000 miles, they say ; & so I rarely hear of them. If you can tell me of their health & welfare, & above all, of their having been roused to action in your great cause, it will be welcome news. I long to see pure and devout hearts like theirs engaged for the Slave. Dear friend, it is doubtless a disappointment to us both that we have not met; but if we cannot do so, we can I hope bear it cheerfully. Though ill I suffer little. I should suffer greatly if I thought my friends were uneasy for me. Yet I cannot but grieve for you, in the heart-sickness which you must have experienced this last week. We must trust that the spirit of Christ will in time enlarge the hearts of those
who claim his name--that the whites, as well as the blacks, will in time be free. With kindest regards to Mr. Mott, & remembrances to Miss Pugh, I am yours affectionately' Harriet Martineau.' 5th day 25th. Visited the Borough Road School by invitation from Robert Forster who was there to receive & explain to us. It was the first monitorial school taught by Joseph Lancaster who commenced while working at his trade opposite there--many improvements since that time--boys well instructed--girls too much confined to sewing. Some talk on the subject--not liked by I. Crewdson's company who were present--also E. Pease & mother there--J. G. Birney--H. . Stanton & wife--G. Bradburn & others. Afternoon went to William Ball's to tea
with large company--Elizabeth Fry--Countess of Brunswick--Amelia Opie--Isaac & Anna Braithwaite & daughters--William Allen--George Stacey--Jonathan Backhouse--Elizabeth Pease--Anne Knight & many others beside all our company--every thing in style--servants in livery--shewn up stairs by a plain Quaker servant--tea handed--much conversation--reading scripture--way opened by William Ball for any one to speak who had a wish to--E. Fry asked if that included women. G. Stacey essayed to limit the license given--William replied 'No, I cannot do it.' He had been remarkably kind during the convention--said when he invited us 'I wish you to understand, that tho' we differ materially on what I consider very important points, yet my heart goes out towards you in much affection.' He gave a short address after reading a chapter--then Wm L G
spoke at some length very well--E. Fry followed in prayer that our mission might be blessed in breaking the fetters of the poor captive, but above all blessed to ourselves, in bringing us to the unsearchable riches of Christ. William Adams made some remarks on Non-resistance. We were then invited into a room for refreshments--E. Fry talked of her brother's visit to America--divisions &c.--she hoped to be excused from visiting our land as anything like dissensions were particularly unpleasant to her. Rode home in Omnibuses and other carriages. They reside at Tottenham 5 miles from London. 6th day 26th. Sir John Soane's Museum greatest curiosity the arrangement of the house--such economy of space--beautiful paintings--every part filled from garret to cellar--model of Pompeii.
Thence to British Museum--so much to see that the eye is wearied--could not keep together--lost one another--met Richard Webb there while looking at the Portland Vase. Gladiators in abundance. Every thing on large scale--tiresome to go over the building--slept while others were looking. Lunch near--tea at Henry Sparks�s who is engaged in the Bank--remarkable act of generosity related of him by G. Thompson--short of stature--tall, fine looking wife--met Mary Ann Lalor--G. Thompson, Garrison & several others there--Collected autographs--talked Non-resistance. N.P. Rogers took part--like him more & more. 7th 27th. Stayed at home & wrote--received books & note from Lady Byron--Cousin Starbucks &c. Call from Samuel Gurney--arrangements for a visit to them.
Company of Anti-Slavery Ladies at our lodgings--stiff--poor affair--found little confidence in women�s action either separately or con-jointly with men, except as drudges--some sectarian zeal manifested. J. Pease came in--hoped he would encourage C.C.B. to come to England & labor in the British India Society--James Haughton there, invited us to visit them. Ist day 28th. Put down a week ago by mistake, when I then stayed at home to write--H.C. Corbit called--just returned from Scotland &c. Finished our letters & packages for home--passed the evening with Henry & Sarah--hearing & telling some new things. Coates was there--was sorry to hear him say he could not in London avow himself a Unitarian because of popular prejudice.
2nd day 29th. Letters & package by George Stewart for home. Two hours at Hayden's--Robert Douglass with us at his own request--Hayden took him into his ante room & showed him his mode of proceeding--made himself quite agreeable while employed--plenty of flattery. pleased with his success in historical painting. When his 'Christ entering Jerusalem' was exhibited in Scotland, he went into the room with his hat on, when a woman observing him, not knowing he was the artist, said: 'Thee had better take thy hat off in such an awfu' presence.' In the exhibition of his 'Judgment of Solomon' another said: 'Just look at the King, he is putting out his twa finger as if he wad say--'Stop a wee.' ' Called on Lady Byron--talked with her of our views of woman--as we had been misrepresented--were pleased with her--She told us we
were to have the company of the Duchess of Sutherland & daughter that day at Samuel Gurney's--hoped we would talk with her daughter as she was an uncommon girl only 16--she invited us to take lunch with her--declined, having stopped at confectioners. At two o'clock 7 carriages sent to take all our American company to S. Gurney's--pleasant ride 5 or 6 miles East or West Ham--called Ham House--beautiful park--grass mowed every two weeks--soft as velvet----swept clean as a floor--tent erected in case the house should overflow. T. F. Buxton & wife & children there--E. Fry & husband & son--the Braithwaites--Forsters--& many more. Much fuss when the Duchess & daughter & Lord Morpeth arrived--in coach & 4 greys--outriders &c.--6 servants in livery. 'where will the duchess sit ?'
'Will the Duchess like to walk? ' S. Gurney introduced the daughter & proposed her walking with L. Mott--After all were coupled & ranged we paraded about the lawn awhile--Then stood in a group & heard S. Gurney read a letter from the Marquis of Westminster on the Convention--British India, the cotton trade &c. which elicited some remarks that were listened to with attention--tho' startling in the beginning--50 sat down to the table--a cold collation except the fish & soups & vegetables--E. Fry asked a blessing--conversation free & pleasant during the meal--after which S. Gurney made a short speech expressive of his satisfaction at having so many American guests--then invited Wm L.G.--J.G.B.--H.B.S.--T. F. Buxton &c. to speak all of whom complied--made me the offer--declined--invited the young people to help them
selves to wine. Gently reproved for it--bore it well--honored with a seat at his right hand--A. Braithwaite at the left. Many more joined at tea which was served in the drawing room as is the invariable custom in England. All went off well--rode home in style--shall long remember the visit--breakfasted that morning with James Haughton & two daughters from Dublin--his Father disowned for countenancing H. Barnard--A son of Thomas Foster also introduced himself at Crown & Anchor party--liked to meet with those who had suffered for their liberal views of Christianity--Had some talk with Josiah Forster at Samuel Gurney�s relative to the difference of views between London Yearly Meeting Friends & those of us in America who had not suffered ourselves to be led about with diverse and strange doctrines.
3rd day 30th. Letter from William Howitt--probably published--expressive of his dissatisfaction at the decision of the Convention the woman question--and his admiration of the noble course pursued by Garrison. Robert Owen called--explained his system-altogether visionary--great benevolence--has expended a fortune in his endeavors to benefit mankind--gave an account of a recent mob, when he was pleading the cause of the poor operatives--his head a poor development--lacking in causality. R R. Moore called--presented a book--lecture delivered on knowledge. Went in Steamboat on Thames to Westminster--Visited the Abbey--much of interest related by many--Hall largest in the world unsupported by pillars--House of Commons--had a chill--left the girls & went home--call from Turnbull & Dr. Madden--invited to Dr. Beatties--meeting at Carter Lane--Lady Byron & her friends there--also Dr. Bowring--Samuel Wood--the Ashursts &c.--reporter employed to our sorrow--A. Knight &
E. Pease there--went with us afterward to Dr. Beattie's--found a large company of abolitionists & intellectual persons--among whom a French Gentleman of some distinction--looked over his books of Illustrations of Switzerland, Scotland &c.--returning, found cards & letters. T. Clarkson sent his autograph to each of our company--a note from his daughter-in-law expressive of much feeling--alluding to the evening of their call on the 'American Ladies,' says: 'That evening I shall never forget; & bowed down as I was in my inmost spirit by the recollection of the missing link between grandfather & grandson, and by a glimpse of the uncertain future as lt regarded my precious Boy, I could not but catch the warmth of the enthusiasm around me, and feIt that if wisdom & strength were given me from above, my greatest earthly solace would be, to train the dear child of him who was dearer to me than my own existence in the upward path, which though often toilsome, leads
through Infinite Mercy to Eternal glory.' 4th day 7 mo. 1st. Visited National & Adelaide gallery with large company--joined by E. Robbins & L. Rand.much, very much to interest--looked till the eyes were so weary--could look no more--Went to E. Reid's to dine with Lady Byron & Wm.L.G. , N. P. Rogers, Remond &c. H. Martineau's Mother--Dr. Hutton & wife--joined by J. G. Birney, H. B. Stanton, Wendall & A. Phillips & many more to tea--had to lie down awhile after the fatigue of the morning. Invited by Lady B to visit her school--much conversation on housekeeping--neglect of families--woman's sphere &c.--very pleasant visit. 5th day 2nd. R. Owen called with maps &c.--explained his social system--fallacy on its face. Went to Lady B's according to appointment--saw Lady Lovelace & her three sweet children--autographs--talked of Col. Miller--she could excuse his abrupt manner in the evidence of sincerity--saw the quiver of his lip--sent invitation to him to visit them--which he accepted--Went with Lady B. to her school--5 miles
from London--had much talk of the Combes --Dr. Channing--Unitarians generally--her children joined--she not quite satisfied with any sect--had often thought Quaker & Unitarian combined would suit her--was not expecting to meet one so soon--thought an advantage would arise from visits to other places of worship--sensible remarks on most subjects--dignity of character. Christian simplicity--her manual labor school, an experiment answering well--addressed the children--teacher expressed unity which she said was sincere--'his eyes suffused with tears when he spoke to her'--presents from her to the children--all happy--a Welsh harper whom Lady Lovelace had taken from the streets & sent there. Called to see Mrs. Jamieson on our way home. Talked slavery & other subjects--she was invited to Amelia Opie's with us but company would prevent her going--wished Mrs. Reid had asked her there--she and Lady B. friends--Stopped at A. Opie's lodgings at her cousin Briggs's--parted with Lady B. with mutual expression of affection--found large company at A. Opie 's--
Countess of Brunswick, William Ball, E. Robbins & L. Rand, E. Pease, A. Knight a host of Americans--rooms full--supper in the artist's room hung round with pictures--abundant provision fruits--ices--custards &c.--not so much conversation as at some other places. received papers from America--letter from C. C. B. 6th day 3rd. Breakfasted at Dr. Bowrings--Turnbull--A. Knight--E. Pease &c. In the house of Mills the historian--overlooking Milton's garden & the house of Jeremy Bentham--made us presents of ancient relics. Bentham�s hair--took us into several rooms lined with books & curiosities--an Urn presented him with this Inscription: 'Presented to John Bowring L.L.D. By his friends in Kilmarnock, as a memorial of their gratitude for his assiduous & faithful discharge of his duties when their Representative in Parliament--and for his unwearied labors in promoting Knowledge, Peace, and Commercial Freedom as the basis of Prosperity to the Many.' Talk of Jewish wars--war in general--confession of man who shot at the king of France--
J. Neall's visit to Bentham too long & too familiar. Dr. B. venerated the old man--his executor--his likeness & bust in his library. His wife sensible. 9 children--eldest daughter eleven--Hayden's to finish picture--E. Robbins met us there--went to Chelsea--visited Thomas Carlyle--conversation not very satisfactory--Anti-Abolition--or rather sympathies absorbed in poor at home & own poverty & slavery. Illustrated by story of ox, slaughtered--disappointed in him--more free before we parted--gave us his autograph talked of Emerson--Furness &c. Chelsea Hospital--poor soldiers--talked with a number--lunch at neat inn--pease pudding--returned in steam boat--found G. Thompson--lively with the girls. 7th day 4th. Breakfast at Dr. Hutton's with Mr. Madge--talk of Emerson--Carlyle--Furness--miracles--schools--worship--transcendentalists--stayed till 1 o'clock went to Greenwich--down the Thames--extensive docks--shipping crowded Tower & Tunnel at a distance--the Hospital--large--full of idle people of the Navy,
living on the labor of others--friend of J. Bancroft educated at Ackworth school. Returned on railroad--car over the tops of houses--cottage gardens &c. Note from Lady B asking us take an engraving to Dr. Channing, which she wished to send as a mark of her grateful regard, adding: 'I say grateful because his writings have done good to more than one of those whom I love best. I have desired my bookseller to send you two or three little works which will perhaps interest you on your voyage back, & prove of some little use in America.' Tea at John & Mary Ann Lalor's--he obtained prize for essay on means of elevating Educator--one of the books presented by Lady B. Clapton Square--teacher--much company there--Wm.L.G. & others called on to explain causes of division in our ranks in America & view of Woman--intellectual feast--delightful visit--Sarah & Abby stayed the night. Acquaintances of Joseph Lile, Philadelphia attentive to us at Meeting at Carter Lane. examined scripture for Woman's preaching.
1st day 5th. Strand to Meeting--Madge--good sermon--acknowledged their liberality in notifying the Meeting in Carter Lane--Dr. Bowring there--dined at Muswell Hill, Wm. Ashurst's, R. Owen there--talk with Wm LG of paying priests' demands & military fines--not quite satisfied with his views--Dr. Epps there----N. P. Rogers rode with E. Neall & self--had much talk on religion--original sin, change of heart &c. William Ashurst gave account of his efforts to establish penny post law--gave J. M. book on the subject--enlarged views--general good. 2nd day 6th. British India Meeting--not so large as we hoped--Sir Charles Forbes in the chair. Mussleman & 4 Brahmins on the platform--Wendell Phillip 's best speech--William L. Garrison middling--O'Connell amusing--Lady Byron there--treated me with sandwiches--last time we met--parting expressions not forgotten.
Left at 4 o'clock to go to our cousin Charles Starbuck's to dine 3 or 4 miles from London--French Gentleman there whom we had met at . Opies--talk of church influence in riding out with him & Edward Starbuck in Omnibus. Amiable family--cousin Charles confined to the house with lame back & limbs occasioned by a fall from horse--orthodox friends his brother & sister attached to Church--his wife attended John Wilkinson's Meeting--liked him before he changed, his preaching was then plain. One child--a little Lucretia--after her grandmother. M. Holland stayed with them thought her not sufficiently exertive--returned late in the evening--talked with cousin Edward on Unitarianism in riding in--found our company delighted with a Temperance Meeting they had had at Exeter Hall. A. Knight & A. Pease at our lodgings. 3rd day 7th. Went with J. M. before breakfast to see the crowd at the execution of the murderer of Lord William Russell--much talk on our return--Grosvenor--Galusha & others in favor of taking life--
rather abusive--Clark from West Indies answered them well--parted with several of our company who left for Paris. Went to Coliseum--viewed London on all sides--lunch at confectioners. Lodgings to tea--Susan Hutton with us. Meeting in the evening at Carter Lane--certificates read by J.M. G. Bradburn spoke on slavery--after which addressed them on subjects as they arose. Received note from E. Starbuck informing E. Rotch was in the city. Talked with N. Colver. 4th day 8th. Walked 3 miles to Dr. Hutton's to breakfast--met friends of theirs who knew William Dillwyn's children--talk on theatres--read L. M. Child's letters. Went to Infant school--Pestalozzi teacher, with an owl--children attentive--'Lady Pease' there--thence called on Eliza Rotch in company with S. Hutton who left us there--passed an hour pleasantly with her--
resembled the Barkers--talked over old times--the Bunkers--Hussey's--Rotches & Rodmans--E. Fry--J. J. Gurney--saw the likeness of her husband & the chair he occupied--pictures of several of the family. Took lunch with her--showed us her New-York Chair--a coffee pot her son had brought her from France of a new kind--makes her coffee herself----lives alone with her servants--her daughter lately confined--son resides in London--talked of Professor Farrer & wife--hoped he was better--shopping--home to tea with G. Thompson Garrison & Co. went to Windsor--returned late. 5th day 9th. E. Pease--G. Thompson--Col. Miller & others met to talk of the agent for Canada--talk with Wm L. G. on abstinence from slave products--rather inconsistent--sorry--Dr. Hutton called--gave him 'Head & Heart' &.'Dr P's letter'--he gave us several of his works--his wife 'Woman�s Mission.'
recommended an article in Westminster Review--tea at Dr. Bowrings--met Villiers--liberal Member of House of Commons, corn law &c.--also old gentleman Dyer, author of popular hymn--with his wife whom he married at 70. he is blind--very cheerful. G. Bradburn there--evening passed pleasantly--talk of Eastern customs--possessed of devils--working miracles--extreme thirst--the beauty of the lily--of many scripture comparisons. Well acquainted with G. Combe--respects him much--with Owen, thinks him a visionary enthusiast, tho' very benevolent. Fanny Wright superior mind, but lacking in feminine qualities--suffers her child to go unclothed--Westminster Review--acquainted with all the Editors--asked of our literary men--ashamed of ignorance. G. Bradburn's talk with Villiers interesting. Walked home with us, two miles--tried to persuade us to go to France.
Dr. Bowring familiar with 20 languages--his speech in Convention very interesting, going to shew a nice sense of justice & religious principle existing in the East--remarking 'When Christianity comes recommended by its benevolence as well as its creeds, it will commend itself to all.' 6th day 10th. G. Thompson to Breakfast--interview with C. E. Lester--Prof. Adam--Robert Forster--E. Pease &c.--dined at home. J. Scoble called about protest--spoke unadvisedly with his lips to Garrison. Took tea at William Ashursts, Muswell Hill. Met Mrs Saxton & Fanny Wade--talked of meeting--new views--woman--S. M. Grimke's book--went into their nice kitchen--buttery &c.--delightful evening--G. Bradburn with us. 7th day 11th. Dr. Hutton called & took leave. brought us letters of introduction to his Parents & friends Dublin--E. Pease--R. Forster--G. B. & others--bade all farewell--present of book from
E. Moore--T. Sturge--& E. Pease--rode to E. Reid�s--met her sister--talked 1/2 an hour--affectionate farewell. Railroad to Birmingham--bought sandwiches--arrived at 6--met William Boultbee & M�Donald the Catholic Priest who was introduced in London & offered the use of a room in Birmingham for a Meeting. He now went to our kind friend Boultbee's with us & renewed his offer--were received there with kindness by W. B's daughter Frances--William Morgan called--his Father a Baptist minister of that place--talk on Baptism--Garrison--our rejection--his brother John engaged in the A. S. office in London--had been very kind & attentive to us--to whom the following note was sent: 'L.M. cannot leave London without acknowledging her obligation to her friend J. Morgan for his repeated acts of kindness & attention to her & her friends during their stay in this City. Should he or his friends visit America, she hopes to recipro
cate the favors. The neat package of Slave stamped paper is valued--& thanks returned. While L.M. deeply regrets that English Usage, American New Organization, & sectarian proscription combined, have excluded herself & her friends from such participation in the labors of the Convention as they as American Abolitionists had a right to expect, she nevertheless rejoices in every effort sanctioned by justice & humanity, for the liberation of the slave & can therefore bid �God speed� the Managers of the British & Foreign Anti-Slavery Society, in their labors in his behalf--even though they betray their short-coming as respects Human Freedom on the broad scale.' 1st day 12th of 7 mo. William Boultbee called on Hugh Hutton & introduced us & our mission--were cordially received by him & invited to go & hear George Harris of Glasgow. Went to Catholic Meeting in the morning. heard M'Donald--a good practical discourse--nonsensical forms--low--high mass--sacrament--called to see him. found him eating breakfast, having fasted all the morning.
Conversed pleasantly--was glad we had been in good company that morning--heard G. Harris in the evening--also good--his manner not so easy as McDonald's who preaches extempore . 2nd day 13th. Joseph Sturge & sister called invited us to breakfast--prior engagement prevented. talked of protest--Garrison--J. Scoble--not satisfactory. dined at home with McDonald & H. Hutton--some wine--talk on the subject--went to soiree under new chapel--400 present--excellent discourse from G. Harris--M�Donald. William Boultbee & others--house built by working men--resolution offered by H. Hutton welcoming us & inviting us to take part--satisfaction expressed--a bag sent for A. S. Fair made with left hand--preparations all simple--tea, bread & butter & sandwiches--Eyre Lee chairman--man spoke who was with Priestley when he was so persecuted there--a small boy--his Father's house destroyed--offered house to me--separated at 11--all delighted--walked with Hugh Hutton--congenial mind.
3rd day 14th of 7 mo. Breakfasted at Morgans--family all kind--William Boultbee and daughter accompanied--William waited on us to Unitarian Charity School of girls designed to make good servants--not taught enough--confined to sewing, reading & writing and little figures. house in nice order--well ventilated--do all their own work--one woman Superintendent, teacher, nurse &c. thence to Lacker ware waiter &c. manufactory. bought a small specimen--to new Cathedral--saw the Priest--Abbott--intelligent man--but no reformer like McDonald--likes old forms--& would be quiet as to abuses--submit to the �powers that be�--opposed him--disliked their rearing again such costly edifices--he defended it--took us into the vaults below--for their dead--vulgar fears of dungeons. Inquisition &c.--much opposition to them by Protestants--stranger present listening to us, united with all the lady said--would know her name & where from--met him afterward in Dublin & found him a wealthy citizen.
Returned home alone--James & William B called on. William Harrold--not in town--on Samuel Lloyd--left Friends--joined the Plymouth Brethren--introduced to Charles Sturge--brother to Joseph--wrote to Lady Byron--H.Hutton brought books & poetry for our Fair--took tea with us--went to Town Hall--heard an excellent lecture from George Harris on capital punishment----2,500 present--much applause--our friend Morgan united with him--asked to offer resolution thanking him--declined, but made a few remarks--cheered--so much for English Usage--High Bailiff presided--beautiful eulogium of E. Fry--G. Harris invited us to be his guest at Glasgow--gave notice of meeting for us the next evening. 4th day 15th. James went with William B to coal-pits--passed Shenstone's beautiful place--descended the pit 720 feet perpendicular--near 1/2 mile level--stayed at home & wrote--call from intelligent scotch woman
with her daughter--her husband Editor of the radical or Liberal paper in Birmingham--called with Fanny B. on C. Sturge's wife--next door--saw their little children. 2 visitors there single sisters--both talked together--amusing to hear them--reminded of S. Bettle's sisters--beautiful green--boys dressed in girls' clothes 5 or 6 years old, playing with boats in a tub of water--H. Hutton's wife called--took tea there--pictures in abundance--books innumerable--reading Todd's Students Manual--his little son handed tea--Meeting large several expressed satisfaction--rode home. 5th day I6th. H. &.M. Grew called--pleasant chat of an hour or so--then parted with our hospitable friends, hoping to see them in America--Railroad to Derby & Ambergate--waited there several hours for Omnibus--in toll house & on the road--talked with poor Irish beggar daughter--gave her old shoes &c.--was brought up by Friends--married a soldier too young--little boy died 2 weeks ago--to Matlock--old Bath Hotel--good supper--
walked up a long hill to Cumberland Cave entered light in hand--guide--long narrow way--to table where scores had dined--Jacob's ladder--Lots wife--Diamond hall--singular arches--snow spar--veins of lead petrified water--Queen's palace--straits of Gibraltar--distance under mountain I80 feet--flitches of bacon--deaf man, miner in company view from the hill fine--High Tor--heights of Abraham--bought spar at small shops--3 or� 4--petrified well--lovers walk &c. tiresome walk--retired to room--toothache. 6th day 17th. Rose at 4 o'clock to write--breakfast at New Bath--walk over the place--nature grand--romantic scenery--disappointed of seat in coach--visited baths museum--dined at Hodgkinson's--rode to Buxton in Fly with 3 ladies--one Scotch Presbyterian--gave me tracts --Bunyan--rocks high--lovers leap--Buxton Crescent--hard rain--stopped at Grove house--clean & nice--tired & sick.
7th day I8th 7 mo.--Top of coach to Manchester loaded too much--difficult to ascend the hill--beautiful prospect. 25 miles stopped at Argel Hotel--lunch--railroad to Liverpool--at Miss Knibb's Bold Street--comfortable--letters from home--great treat. 1st day 19th. Went to Meeting--heard Thom--spoke to William Rathbone & brother Richard--sickness at home--daughter confined--rain afternoon--wrote--James went to Meeting--spoke to Francis Thompson and Thomas George from America--some English Friends. 2nd day 20th. Went to Mechanics Institute--one room devoted to Phrenology & Anatomy--William Rathbone called--invited us there to tea--had a pleasant visit--his 2 sons in law there--Thom & Paget--talk of women--Hicksites--Unitarians. 3r 1 day 21st. Wrote & packed trunks to leave behind--left in Steamboat at 2 o'clock for Dublin--very sick all night--arrived at Kingstown early in the morning.
4th day 22nd. Went to Hotel at Kingstown--breakfasted--to Dublin on Railroad--stopped at commercial house--James Haughton called--invited to his house to tea. 4 daughters & one son--wife deceased 11 years since--all tee-totallers went with him to Temperance Meeting--heard good address from Charles Cockran--Richard Webb & some remarks from J. Haughton--accepted an invitation to speak--people appeared satisfied--300 present in the Exchange--The Webbs & J. Haughton waited on us home. 5th day 23rd--Changed lodgings to Lower Abbey St. No 11--Hardings'--James Haughton's daughters called in their car--took us to Joseph Hutton's, father of Dr H. of London--he not at home--his wife fine old lady--beautiful garden--full of fruit--feast of gooseberries--strawberries--met the wife of the assistant Minister--lunch bread & butter--baked apples (last year's) & milk & cream--buttermilk--all in antique style--real Irish hospitality--rode thro' the princi
pal streets of city--wide & beautiful--buildings of stone--residence of O'Connell rather neglected--handsome squares--rode to Park--residence of the Lord Lieutenant, Viscount--man thrown from horse--jaunting car upset--much riding in Dublin--rather dull for business--dined & took tea at J. Haughton's joined by the Webbs, Richard Allen, Charles Cockran, Editor of Temperance paper, William Dawes from Oberlin--much talk--said a little to children before leaving. 6th day 24th. Breakfast at Richard Webb's. William Dawes lodging there--party to sea side, in company with Richard Webb--car to Kingstown--outside car to cottage--all things in simplicity for country residence of Thomas Webb & wife Mary with their 3 children--walked up Killiney hills--beautiful prospect of Dublin--the seacoast--harbor of Kingstown (formerly Dunleary) cultivated vale--miles around--stone quarry--granite--mud cabins--pigs--children--poor Irish--Obelisk--Telegraph--Brayhead--Wicklow mountains--sugar loaf &c. &c.
Dined there--joined in the afternoon by Hannah Webb--James H. Webb & wife Ann--& Charles Cockran--much conversation--stayed till 9 o�clock--returned to R. Webb�s & sat for an hour with WIlliam Dawes. 7th day 25th. Call from J. Hutton & wife--invitation to visit them--morning at home writing--afternoon walked with R. Webb around the City & Liberties--saw the poor in their hovels--their degradation--their wretchedness--conversed with some of them--weaver--returned to R. Webb�s to tea--stopped at the College-yard--rained, walking bad--met Thomas Irwin, teacher of the Kildare St. school--formerly national--Catholics won�t have the bible introduced--another established--Thomas great Tory and churchman--sensible--amusing--lent us 'Tour thro Ireland'--talked of the condition of the poor compared with our slavery--looked over Hanah Webb�s notes--Richard�s books--pictures in drawing room of Garrison--Birney--G. Smith--Clarkson.
1st day 26th 7 mo. Went to Friends' Meeting--large--galleries high--only 2 men & 1 woman in upper gallery--broke their silence after sitting more than an hour--closed by prayer from the only Minister belonging there--a woman--dined at James Webb�s 3 miles from town--rode in outside car with WIlliam Dawes--R. Webb & wife--met there Thomas & Mary Webb--RIchard & Ann Allen--James Haughton--Charles Cockran & some cousins--beautiful place Green Mount--near the cemetery--garden extended to it--wall fruit--plenty of gooseberries--large house--everything in good taste--much talk--enquired about Hicksites--ignorant of causes of separation. American Female writers--literature in general--stayed late in the evening--Dr Drummond called--also James Haughton & daughters. 22nd day 27th. Wrote till 12--visited Thomas Irwin�s school--commented on girl's education--his boys forward in arithmetic--girls sampler work--stitching & other nonsense--no black board
drawings & problems for them--rod dispensed with--trying to give up all punishments, since our talk at R. Webbs. From there with R.W. to National school--large--many rooms--same objection as in others as respects girls--Wilderspin's daughter teaching infant school--intelligent--agreed with us as to female education--R. Allen joined us there with his car--took us to the Mendicity--not so many poor there since the public provision for the poor--tasted their oatmeal stirabout & milk. Dined at Richard Allen's with William Dawes & a stranger--joined at tea by the Webbs--Charles Cockran--James Haughton & several strangers--much talk--on Temperance--Taits magazine--R. Webb's poetry--Lady Byron & daughter Adas picture--stay'd late--C. Cockran walked with us--call from Joseph Hutton. 3rd day 28th. Rode with J. Haughton's daughters around Park--strawberry beds----called on Dr. Drummond--had much talk--dined in co
with him & others at Joseph Hutton's--walked around Botanic garden--saw dove plant & more curious ones than ever before--admired the interest manifested by the old gent. & lady--their daughter very polite & attentive--sumptuous dinner--too much wine--talked on the subject--received presents from them--of her own knitting--J. Haughton & daughters joined us at tea--Dr. D. walked home with us--presented books of his own writing--pleasant day. 4th day 29th. William L. Garrison & N. P. Rogers arrived, walked a mile along the Quay to meet them--passed the morning delightfully with them at R. Webbs. hearing & asking questions. Dined at our lodgings--returned there to tea--finished letter to C. C. B.--wrote to M.W. Chapman--finished letters home--met large company at R. Webb's--talk non-resistance--met George Downes & wife--obliged to leave them all early to pack up & be off next day--so took leave of all our dear friends.
5th day 30th. Left Dublin on top of coach for Belfast--very rapid driving--pleasant day--aristocrat in company--talked with him--not satisfactory--stranger united with me. Passed miserable huts--poor villages--wretched looking people--women & children all barefoot--great quantities of peat or turf cut for burning--passed the ground of battle of Boyne--Dondor--Burdens folly--monument of William Bath--Dooleek church the oldest in Ireland--Drogheda, sad specimen of town in Ireland--beggars in abundance--place altogether beggars description. Monument supposed to be built in the time of the Druids--fire worshippers. Lisburn--linen bleaching--flax growing--very few comfortable dwellings--absentee proprietors--large domains--poor oppressed with rents--women working & carrying as heavy burdens as men. Stopped at Temperance house, Belfast--William
Dawes arrived there the day before--called on us with William Bell, cousin of Abraham Bell--acquainted with I. T. Hopper--editor of Irish Friend. 6th day 31st. Breakfast at William Bell's--coffee made at the table--scriptures read--William Webb�s wife called--invited us there to dine--read William Howitt's letter--much conversation followed--William Dawes objected to part of it--copied it for William L. Garrison. Dined at William Webb's--aged mother in law Lamb--knew H. Field & aunt E. Barker--talked of H. Barnard's infidelity & of Hicksites--did some shopping--bought linen--took passage in steam boat to Glasgow--aground--talk with William Dawes--not very sick--good passage. 7th day 8 mo. 1st. Arrived in Glasgow at 12 o'clock--stopped an hour at Grenock--admired the views up the Clyde--Ben Lomond at a distance--Dumbarton Castle--Dunglas Palisades--Lord Blantyre's seat--walked banks.
Went to Temperance House, McFarlane's, Argyle St.--lodged across the street '3 stairs up' as is the common direction at the entrance of the 'Close' or Court--good rooms--as well finished as the 1st floor--lower floors used for shops--no display in the street--Glasgow remarkable for its high buildings--streets not so wide as Dublin--more activity--fewer omnibuses & more people walking than in any city we have been in--women drawing handbarrows heavily laden--generally barefoot--some carrying heavy burdens on their back--fewer servants than in England--landlady & daughter waiting on us themselves. Called at Wm Smeal's--found letters from our English friends--William Boultbee--F. Wade--E. A. Ashurst &c. expressive of their interest in the Anti-Slavery cause--their friendship & their wish to have the Grimke's works on Woman's sphere --long call from John Keep--talk on Theology till toward twelve.
1st day 8 mo. 2nd. Attended Friends' Meeting--quite small--strangers there from England--Forsters--one in supplication--the other tedious & dry, dwelling on the system of the Schools of Divinity, which is so completely interwoven with Quaker faith as to divest it of its original simplicity & beauty--mourned their degeneracy while they lamented our heresy--William Smeal & sister spoke kindly to us--invited us there to tea--introduced us to the strangers & to Friend named White--active in the Anti-Slavery cause & would like to pay us attention--but afraid of our principles--took a walk to High Church cemetery--beautiful on the side of a hill overlooking the town--Rotten Row St. view of crowded situation of the poor up the allies & closes. Dined at our lodgings--wrote letters home till late tea time--went to William Smeal's--their mother sick--made short visit--Jane kind & disposed to be social--William deprecated the treatment of G. Harris & other Unitarians by the Orthodox.
2nd day 3rd--Letter from S. Pugh announcing their arrival at Edinburgh--Went there to meet them--on top of Coach--fine roads--nice cottages--different from Ireland--Iron founderies--coal pits--stone fences, like Chester County in appearance of farms--some drinking--licensed dram houses thick on the road--Stopped at Temperance House kept by a daughter of Mrs. McFarlane--rode to G. Thompson's found Sarah & Abby enjoying themselves--Ann Thompson in her chamber--a little daughter making 5th child--neat & comfortable residence--all cheerfulness. 3rd day 4th. G. Thompson & girls called for us. Went to Castle--fine view of city & surrounding country--soldiers in abundance--lunch at our lodgings--rode thro' the principal streets high & low--Cannon-gate--Holy Rood house--Cowgate--thro new town--crescents--saw where G. Combe used to live--Salisbury Craigs--Arthurs seat--modern ruins Parthenon--Prison--took tea at G. Thompson's with a Mrs Gardner.
4th day 5th. Rode out to Gorgie Cottage to see our friends George & Cecy Combe--passed 1/2 an hour pleasantly with them--admired their pretty place--surrounded by every comfort--promised a visit--walked thro' several streets--admired the city much. Left in the afternoon in Steam boat on the Forth to Stirling, 30 miles--fine views--winding river--called 'links of Forth'--arrived late in the evening, girls & G. T. there before us--had tea prepared--read poetry--talked till late. 5th day 6th. Rose at 1/2 past 4--posted 16 miles to Callander--admired Stirling castle--mountains & hills--rivers & runs--Ochill mountains--Firth & Doune rivers from Callander to Stewarts Inn 10 miles thro' beautiful hills--girls tell me when to admire. Pleasant conversation with G. Thompson--amusing time at breakfast--entrance to Trossacks--walk 1--1/2 miles to Lake Katrine--several joined our party--rowed by 4 men--guide
amusing--quoted much of Lady of Lake--rowed Walter Scott over before he wrote--learned his poetry by hearing young ladies recite it when rowing them--echo in the Trossacks--Ben Nevis--Roderick Dhu�s craigs--house--spot where Lady of Lake issued with her boat--& a' that--10 miles up the Lake --ponies all the other side--lunch of oaten cake & milk--walk thro' Highlands 5 miles--The McGregors--to Loch Lomond & other mountains--stopped at Tarbet Inn--lodged there--G. T. gave us Elisabeth Pease's history--interesting. 6th day 7th. Down Loch Lomond in steam boat 30 miles to breakfast--pictures in room--some diversion for girls--crossed the Lake in Omnibus--rode to Dumbarton--girls & G. Thompson visited castle--Charles L. Remond met us there--went up in boat to Glasgow--passed John Murray's place, Bowling--dined & took tea at our lodgings in Argyle Street.
Went to Anti-Slavery meeting in the evening--heard several speak--principally Americans--women voted down--J. Murray spoke to us--G. Thompson gave notice of meeting for me--censured for it--Letter Irom G. Harris, had kindly offered use of house & pulpit--accepted it. 7th day 8th. J. Hedderwick called--invited us to go & see Jonathan Phillips & wife from Boston--found they had left the city for Lanark--went to Paisley--visited many shawl manufactories--called at J. Henderson's--his wife and daughters kind to us--called to see Kennedy the schoolmaster--talked with him on government--be walked with us to the Omnibus. Rode to the Clyde--steam boat to J. Murray's--walk in garden--plenty of gooseberries--dined & spent the afternoon pleasantly with our friends--his wife hard of hearing--their son a fine lad--read Burns in broad Scotch for Abby's amusement--returned to Glasgow that evening--walked & wrote.
Ist day, 9th of 8 mo.--James went to Friends Meeting--heard H. Backhouse--meeting small--afternoon put off till 6 o'clock--near the hour ours was appointed. S. Pugh & self to Union Street conferred with Mr. Harris about evening meeting--seemed anxious that all things should be nght--questioned as to service--would we like to have prayer? Met at 1/2 past 6--house full--very attentive--abundant satisfaction expressed--ministers there from England. & Ireland, strangers--took a walk to the Green--up High Street to George Street--multitudes of people in the street till late at night. 2nd day 10th. Went to cemetery--church yard--John Knox & other reformers--high monument--church, the only one not destroyed at the Reformation--bridge between cemeteries--appropriate inscriptions--the Jews enclosure particularly interesting--inscriptions on gate posts & gate:
'And where shall Israel lave her bleeding feet? 'And when shall Zion's songs again seem sweet? 'And Judah's melody once more rejoice 'The hearts that leap'd before its heavenly voice? ---- 'Oh! weep for those that wept by Babel's stream, 'Whose shrines are desolate, whose land a dream; 'Weep for the hasp of ]udah' s broken shell, 'Mourn--where their God hath dwelt the godless dwell ! ---- 'Tribes of the wandering foot and weary breast, 'How shall ye flee away and be at res t 'The wild--dove hath her nest, the fox his cave, 'Mankind their country--Israel but the grave ! ---- 'Thus saith the Lord--Refrain from weeping' &c. 'There is hope in thine end saith the Lord ' &c . 'How hath the Lord covered the daughters of Zion as with a cloud &c. 'For. the Lord will not cast off--but though he cause grief he will not afflict willingly' &c., c c. 'Leave thy fatherless children' The first interment in tlus cemetery was that of a Jew--6 years ago. Many of the epitaphs were striking.
In the church yard the following pleased us : ''George Rodger Junior aged 26--Erected by the workmen under his care--The warmth and generosity of youth, with the coolness and experience of age. ' ' He whose loved ashes moulder here below ' Was one--the gentlest model of his kind ' He lived--nor made himself a single foe, 'He died--nor left an enemy behind.' ---- Walked home in the rain--called at the High School taught by D�Orsey to whom George Combe had given us a letter of introduction. Pleased with his mode of instruction. Went in the rain to the adjourned meeting of the Emancipation Society--James seconded resolution, listened to patiently--his wife called for--a compliment from him--informed her name was not in the programme. Chartists took the Meeting into their own hands--wouldn't let George Thompson speak--a socialist, Johns & a chartist, Jack had the floor.
Called to the platform & made good speeches--was not very sorry that they could be heard to plead the cause of their own poor. Hedderwick, sat near--shewed a leaf from Channing's letter on slavery--present of his late lectures--on ' Self Culture' on the 'EIevation of the working classes'--& on 'Temperance'--letter from H. & M. Grew informing they should sail for America on the 7th--Wrote to them when in Edinburgh & sent letters. 3rd day 11th--Left Glasgow for Edinburgh by way of Lanark--passed falls of Stone Byre--girls got off the coach & ran down with a guide to see the beauties--came back most amused with their guide--visited Owen's school--the falls of Cora Linn &c.--left Sarah & Abby there--went on to Edinburgh--3 chained prisoners in Company--to be transported for stealing sheep--their wives & children crying piteously--heart ached for them--shame! that man has such power 'To make his fellow mourn.'--arrived at Edinburgh
at dusk--passed Gorgie cottage--George Combe standing at the end of the lane to welcome us--he & Cecy had written to us at Glasgow inviting us to be their guests while in Edinburgh--went to Family Hotel St. Andrews Square . 4th day 12th. Rode to G. Thompsons for the girls' trunk--saw Ann & the babe--heard of G. Bradburn--sought him in vain--G. Combe sent in carriage for us--had a delightful visit there--his brother Andrew & niece Miss Cox dined with us. some friends called--walked in the garden--ate gooseberries--had much conversation in the afternoon of America, Germany, &c--walked a mile up the road. Dr. Andrew & niece returned home--passed a delightful evening--bright moonlight--sat without light talking till 10 o'clock--when with his characteristic punctuality, he proposed retiring to rest--shewn into chamber where was every comfort.
5th day 13th. Rose at 7--wrote till 8--found G. Combe at his writing before breakfast--James walked in the garden--Cecilia all cheerfulness--very social--many pretty things in their parlor to admire--called down to breakfast room--good fire--pleasant sight when there is so much cold weather & scotch mist. Oaten cakes--all things in nice order--letters brought in--Cecilia helped read them--James rode into Edinburgh--brought out George Bradburn who dined with us there--the gentlemen all took a ride of several miles around the country. Cecilia amused herself taking a sketch--shewed me her own taken in the glass--gave me an engraving of herself when a child taken by Sir Thomas Lawrence--saw her mother's in several characters--took a short walk--rode in to Dr Andrew Combe's to tea--found there a German Physician Dr. Hirschfield & wife of Bremen--he first translated the 'Constitu
tion of Man' into their language--& is an enlightened Phrenologist--G. Bradburn enjoyed the visit--and so did we--Dr C. presented me his work on the 'Treatment of Infancy.' tea was handed in the drawing room as is customary--Parted with them all with mingled emotions--increasingly attached to them--they expressed much for us--Sad that we should probably meet no more! returned to our lodgings--found our girls had enjoyed themselves much with George Thompson, J. Dunlop & Patrick Brewster--all of whom were at our lodgings to take leave--much pleased with the latter, a moral power Chartist. 6th day morning 14th. Top of Coach to Melrose. Georgia planter in company tried to convince us the slave was better off than the working man in England & Ireland--not succeeding--begged off--as he did not want the pleasure of his day�s ride de
stroyed as it was in Ireland by talking on that subject--seemed to like our company--asked us to join with their party to Abbotsford--we didn't spare him. Arrived at Melrose at 12 o'clock--visited Abbey before dinner--bought primers on the way--much to admire--all been described--found a grave opened--scull & bones plenty lying near--hurried from dinner back to the 'burying 'arrived in time--one of the Scott family--girls followed disappointed of the parson--Rode to Abbotsford--Walter Scott's celebrated mansion & grounds--all around marked the Antiquary--much interested--guide rather crabbed--hurried us through as another party was in waiting--accidentally met with the widow of Scott's trusty servant Tom. Purdie--very communicative--invited us into her cottage on the premises--gave us some of her newly baked bread & water from a silver cup presented by Scott's son, the present
Sir Walter--sixpences dropped into it whereupon she was loud in praise of Americans--gave us leaves from her husband's account book--told us all that the time would admit of--Georgia companion grateful to me for going back to find him & introduce him to her. Thence to Dryburgh Abbey--rode in two carriages--crossed the Tweed in a small boat--rowed over by the Georgia man--was glad to do what he could to bring us over to the other side. Abby laughed at him for having such a company of Abolitionists under his charge--long walk after getting over--plenty of cherries in the enclosure--lagged behind to eat, while the girls were hastening to sentimentalize & gather flowers over Scott's grave--beautiful ivy over the ruined window--climbed up narrow staircase to top of ruins--gathered blue bells & a heap of pretty posies--went down to the dungeon--The Crypt--
Chapter house--busts & broken things wisely kept for shew--the whole not much--back to tea--Melrose by moonlight--exquisite--pale & bright--Walter Scott never saw it in the evening--intelligent young woman guide--Baltimorean there with the Georgian--sketched Michael Scott--the wizard's tomb--shadow of a sprite--all called into the church yard to see it--much enjoyment rambling over the old ruins--returned late to a supper of oatmeal porridge & milk--applied poultice to chest by advice of Dr Combe. 7th day 15th. Shopping--girls bought pictures, a tin wheelbarrow & some ginger cakes--wrote a little--coach to Newcastle upon Tyne--Georgian left behind--sorry for him--passed Jedburgh Abbey--beautiful arches. mostly rains--castle &c.--thru hills near Melrose--whole ride very hilly--mountain scenery--heath & moor--saw shepherds with plaids, crooks, & dogs--sheep plenty--road
very winding--everything new & interesting--London travelling companion--huntsman or sportsman joined us with grouse--plucked feathers for Abby--arrived at 8 clock--took tea at Inn. James found Dr. Greenhow--brother-in-law of H. Martineau--who walked over the town with us--beautiful new buildings & market place, the finest in England--all the architecture in the new part exceedingly beautiful--Literary Institution fine large rooms--good museum of natural science. 1st day 16th. Rode to Tynemouth on Rail road--walked a mile to seaside--found H. Martineau in comfortable lodgings seated at a window overlooking the sea--she received us cordially--entered into pleasant conversation & two or three hours passed almost before we were aware of it--James walked out to the shore
and castle--her sister Greenhow called & sat awhile with us--a handsome & agreeable woman--many subjects touched upon--the Furnesses a favorite theme--the loss of so many of her friends a painful one--she bad just written to the family of the lamented Lord Durham--read us a letter from the widow of Charles Follen to the Unitarian minister at the South who lately lost his place for preaching truth on abolition, Simmons--Susan Capon had copied the letter & sent it to H. Martineau. C. Follen had preached at his Installation--recommended his ever preaching truth without stopping to consider whether the people could bear it. Asked her to write for our book for the Fair--returned at 2 o'clock--parted with her never expecting to meet again --as she is afflicted with a disease which she thinks will prove fatal--dined at Hotel--parted with girls--they going to Carlyle--walked around the old & poor part of the town. every where black with coal.
2nd day 8 mo. 17th. Top of coach to Leeds--hard rain--wind so high that umbrellas could not be opened--breakfast at Darlington--good fire--glad to dry bonnet & cloak & several handkerchiefs which were thoroughly wet--left our Indian Rubber cushion there by mistake--passed Joseph Pease's place--stormy day--so that we could not see the beauty of the country--arrived near night--not a very pleasant house--tho comfortable--had good fire in parlor to ourselves & wrote all the evening. 3rd day 18th. James called on woollen manufacturers & visited Cloth Hall where their goods are sold twice a week--each having his particular stand--finished letters home for packet of 19th. afterward concluded to send by British Queen. Left at noon for Sheffield in Railroad car--stopped there
long enough to visit Rogers' shew room--purchase some articles--examine many--returned to Hotel--had dinner & tea together--and took cars again to London--rode all night--met with man who had lost his travelling bag containing valuable papers--amused with talk of girls to each other--slept some--arrived in London early in the morning. 4th day 19th. Took cab to Queen Street Place--enjoyed the early ride thro London streets--all clean & quiet--houses & stores open late there as elsewhere in England--called Walter ('the Boots') up to let us in--found letters in waiting for us--read all before breakfast with deep interest--rejoiced to hear such good accounts from home--met Elisabeth C. Stanton very pleasantly to us--went to Houndsditch--E. Wallen's to have bonnet turned--spoiled by the rain--
made some purchases--to toy shop for dolls--walked to the Strand to find Ackerman's--no Ivory paper books there----old bonnet attracted notice, so turned homeward--lunch in Cheapside--gravy soup & tart--went to lodgings & took a nap--passed the evening pleasantly with E. Stanton and the family--. 5th day 20th. India Museum in company with E C Stanton--not much to admire--thence to Ludgate Hill--to fancy shop--purchased boxes & a few articles--]ames called on G. Combe's book--seller with order for books for I Hopper, met William E. Forster--informed of the arrival of J. J. Gurney--met Robert Forster--invited to tea with him at Tottenham--called on Susan Hutton--Dr H. gone to Dublin--passed an hour with her--received from her an essay on Slavery--by
young woman who was at one of our meetings at Carter Lane--sent also a box of fancy articles for the Fair. Lunch at confectioners--rode out to R. Forsters late--found them at tea--kindly received--walked around their garden and grounds--men retired to have private conversation--left with the sisters--sent for Wilderspin--had talk with him of lnfant Schools--visiting America--left there after 9 o'clock--waited sometime for Omnibus--met with a stranger who wished to send letters to his sister in Philadelphia, Mrs. Mansfield, 468 North 2nd St.--his name Blanchard, Secretary to British & Foreign Missions. 6th day 21st. J. Morgan called--talked of Scoble's conduct--Hayden's picture &c.--visited Infant School with E . C. Stanton--not equal to our expectation & hopes--
felt much for the poor little children in Spitalfields. E. Stanton would like to remove them in Ommbuses to Hyde Park to romp & play--talk with her on increase of Poor &c.--from there toBritish Museum--lunch in Gladiator�s room--company there--found ourselves among the curiosities--thence to Hayden�s--saw picture--talked with him--rode back in Omnibus to Holburn Hill--went to Fleet St. to buy metallic paper Memorandum books--could find none ruled as we wished--bought some--paper--wafers, &c.--called at William Ashurst's office--returned to our lodgings to tea with Zilpah Elaw--had some talk with her. 7th day 22nd. Call from E. A. Ashurst--Mr. Blanchard--gave us some Moral Reform papers & tracts--went shopping--
bought trunk--hose &c.--James called at Coates & Co., settled postage &c.--lunch at favorite place in Cheapside--oxtail soup & sandwiches--walked to Strand--Regents Quadrant--Soho Square--Bazaar--Oxford St.--home in Omnibus--found H. B. Stanton--evening walk to Post Office to see Mails start--thence to Madam Toussaud's museum--perfect figure, of Scott--Byron--Victoria & Prince Albert in bridal dress, with attendants--ancient Kings & Queens--Luther--Calvin--John Knox--William Penn & many more--room of horrors--Bastile--Guillotine &c. 1st day 23rd. Susan Hutton breakfasted with us--went with her to meeting--met the Ashursts--discourse on the nature of mind--called on Professor Adam--top of the house--had an hour's pleasant converse with him--returned home to dinner--packed our trunks--received call from J. Morgan--
parted with all our friends--took cab to Rail Road--S. Hutton met us there--talked till we started--affectionate take leave farewell to London--feeling of sadness--rode all night--slept well--delicious plums bought in London to eat on the road--arrived in Liverpool at 7 o'clock. 2nd day 24th. Found Sarah & Abby had arrived just before us from Dublin where they had passed a week in delightful intercourse with our friends--stopped at 15 Bold St., Miss Knibbs--James Webb & Hannah Suliot called--she said to be Hicksite--William Rathbone called--invited us out to their place--engagements such, & time so short, could not accept--his wife had written desiring, after we had travelled over England and had seen their women, that we would let her know, how far we considered their
minds fettered and crushed by public opinion and external restraints--also that we would give our opinion of the comparative situation of American & English Females. And if we returned by Liverpool that we might have an opportunity of discussing many very important subjects--saying our visit had left a pleasant and lasting impression on her mind & hoped it would sometimes recur to ours, &c. Joseph Pease arrived also G. Thompson expecting a meeting at Manchester when O'Connell was to speak--delighted to meet again--dined with us--Charles Remand & William Adams called--the latter sailed from Glasgow or Grenock 10 days ago for America--was out in the late storm--the ship sprung a leak & put in to Bristol--he left it & concluded to go with us. walked to the cemetery--admired the Church St. Lukes--did some shop
ping--wrote all the evening. 3rd day 25th.--Visited Town Hall--splendid walked through some of the streets--bought trifles for children--had a call from E. Rathbone & daughter--E. Pease arrived--joyful meeting with the girls--sat up nearly all night. Received letter from H. Martineau expressive of satisfaction in our late visit thus: 'I felt hardly as if I knew what I was about, that morning, but I was very happy & I find I remember every look & word. I did not make all the use I might of the opport--but when are we ever wise enough to do? I do not think we shall meet again in this world & I believe that was in your mind when you said farewell. I find that I have derived somewhat, from my intercourse with you that will never die & I am thank
ful that we have been permitted to meet. You will tell all of the Furnesses where and how you found me. Tell them of my cheerful room and fine view of lawn and sea.I wish my friends would suffer for me no more than I do for myself. I hope you yet have many years of activity & enjoyment before you. My heart will ever be in your cause, and my love with yourself. God bless you.' Answered it before leaving Liverpool. Rec�d the following from R.D. Webb Dublin: 'We have enjoyed with unabated relish which the company of S. Pugh & A. Kimber & are glad that we have had such oppy of being acquainted with so many delightful people of the right stamp from the abolition ranks. Before the COnvention & for years past, there was no class of individuals, anywhere with whom I so much desired to be acquainted
my expectations were consequently high, & I am glad to say that they have not been disappointed. I am not aware that my intercourse with you has unsettled any previous opinions which I held upon religious matters, but it has surely confirmed my views respecting the unimportance of dogmas in comparison with the 'weightier matters of the law.' I look on creeds and professions with increasing indifference; and n real, substantial, fruitful action to a god purpose, with additional respect. But I did not mean to trouble you with my confession of faith. I am glad you have met with some in this country who 'agree to differ' with you, wilst they rejoice to have met with you for your own sakes & the pleasure they have enjoyed in your enlightened society, as well as what you have done & sacrificed for the poor colored man & the slave. Any abolition friends of your will always be welcome to us. I say
abolition friends, for tho� I consider toleration an important attainment, which I preach up on all occasions, I have not yet acquired such a measure of it, as to look with complacency upon any American who has arrived at years of discretion, without having acquired correct opinions on this most important subject of slavery. I would be most anxious to know more about C.C. Burleigh, of who I heard so much & so favorably from you. He appears to me to be one of a thousand--a man among men. And I will take it as a favor conferred, if you recommend any such person as he (in case he shall come to Ireland) to come first to us in confidence of a hearty welcome--so long as we have a house over our heads, & the means to support it. Let us forget the points on which our respective sects differ & be thankful that there are so many more in which we can most cordially agree. Hoping you will write to us on your return--& afterwards I remain'
Also rec�d the following from E.Pease: 'I shall I believe look back thru life with pleasure to the hours we have recently passed together. I has never appeared to me that a difference in religious faith, ought to prevent a cordial cooperation in works of benevolence--quite the reverse---and I cannot help regretting that some have thought and acted otherwise;--but my dear friend, we must strive to make allowance for natural disposition the influences of early education &c. And forgive (as I will know it is thy desire to do) the errors or unkindness into which they may betray; remembering for our consolation, that to our own Master we must all stand or fall. Remember me kindly to thy husband & to thy son & daughter Davis. Please accept thyself & hand to Sarah & Abby the assurance of my affect. rembr & most sincere wishes for the best welfare & happiness of you all & for your continued usefulness in the cause of the slave'
4th day 26th. The last day we passed in England. Our friends Joseph & Elizabeth Pease breakfasted with us--James Webb called and after writing divers notes & making sundry arrangements & some purchases we once more took leave of our loved friends, with full hearts & rode down to the Patrick Henry, Captain Delano--12 cabin passengers--137 steerage--one born on the passage--making in all 150--some 3 or 4 boys secreted themselves for a free passage--found & sent back by pilot--one found after being several days out. Not so sick as in the voyage out. Read, wrote, talked, worked & played from day to day. Some Slave-holders in company--who didn't relish the discussion of the subject. William Adams often came on deck for a chat--& spoke to the Steerage passengers & such others as chose to give ear; the
1st day of each week we were out--on non-resistance--monopoly of wealth, slavery &c.--a methodist minister from Ireland also frequently held meetings in the steerage--One meeting in the cabin with doors open to the steerage--Catholic Priest--passenger--took no part--nor gave his presence--Catholic bigot in steerage made objections to what he heard--only 5 in Ladies Cabin--Catherine M'Gain an Englishwoman who has lived in New Bedford 10 years--has passed thro many afflictions--is still young--was married at 16--a widow 6 years & has improved her opportunities--has good natural abilities & moral sentiments well developed--cheerful temper--understands most that's passing around her--quick of apprehension & withal quite companionable--
Isabella Wilkin--much younger also English--going to New Bedford to reside with her brother--retiring--modest--rather taciturn--industrious--in delicate health--looks to Mrs. M'Gain as her adviser. Large family from the south of England named Say going to Skaneatles--another 9 in number going to Long Island--thence out west--one of their little boys fell down the Hatchway & was much hurt--an old lady also fell. Some alarm one night with ship coming in close contact--bells rung--shouting & noise--carried away our Gibboom--did them some damage--sail in sight every day--spoke one--Captain harpooned a porpoise--great applause--sailors soon had it skinned--cut up & divided. were cooking it all night--when watch below--bird caught. Capt D always cheerful--
full of play--very active--well read scientific mind--books plenty on each branch of natural science--nice observer of the physical laws--ship well ventilated & kept clean. Peter Kendrick--Ireland--Catholic Priest--retiring--quiet--rather diffident--kept himself at safe distance from heretics. Thomas Bentley--originally from Liverpool--some years resident in Pennsylvania & Delaware--advocate for slavery and many more bad practices--talked his worst to us--with great coolness--contemning religion and morals. Wentworth W. Peirce, Virginia--educated at West Point--quite young--shrunk from the discussion of slavery as a child who has something belonging to another, cries
when an attempt is made to take his stolen treasure from him--pleasant & polite if let alone on that subject. Francis Bourasso--Massachusetts--man of kind feelings sympathy for him on account of loss of large sum of money. William Appleton--New York--so quiet that we find out little of his character--favorably impressed however--attempt at mustachios. John Cheetham--from England--resident some years in Cincinnati. A young Physician--his skill called in requisition on several occasions--acquitted himself well--his moral sentiments not so well cultivated--advocated slavery--fighting &c. James Mott--Philadelphia--last--not least--eldest of the company.
Memoranda during a Passage to & from England and Three Months Travel in Great Britain & Ireland
Lucretia Mott was a prominent Philadelphia Quaker and a leader in reform movements, especially antislavery, education, peace, and women's rights. She was one of the founders of the Philadelphia Female Anti-Slavery Society and led a delegation of women to the 1840 World Anti-Slavery Convention held in London. Mott kept this diary of her experiences when she and the other female delegates were refused partipation because of their gender.
Mott, Lucretia, 1793-1880
1840
146 pages
reformatted digital
Taylor, Emily Annette, 1822-1904
Birney, James Gillespie, 1792-1857
Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879
Fry, Elizabeth Gurney, 1780-1845
Stanton, Elizabeth Cady, 1815-1902
Stanton, Henry B. (Henry Brewster), 1805-1887
Byron, Anne Isabella Milbanke Byron, Baroness, 1792-1860
Rogers, Nathaniel Peabody, 1794-1846
Mott Manuscripts, SFHL-MSS-035
Mott Manuscripts, SFHL-MSS-035 --http://archives.tricolib.brynmawr.edu/resources/mott
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