become accountable, moral beings. But they need all the aid which can be derived from the accumulated experience of the past, or which present opportunities offer, to enable them to maintain the upward march of progress; and nothing can be of greater advantage to humanity than the blending of rational religion and rational science. It is to be regretted that science in its revolt against theological tyranny has become so largely a godless philosophy, and grave apprehension exists that in its turn it will become as dogmatic and intolerant as theology has ever been.

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929 23,214

592,439 2,728,100

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260 7,959 The Protestant Bible contains sixty six 181,253 books, the Roman Catholic seventy six, the 838,380 Jewish twenty two and the Samaritan, seven.

WOMAN'S RIGHTS.

F. W. EVANS.

THE enclosed article is good. Coming from Secretary Folger, it will have a place in the history of the successive steps by which women will yet become American citizens. It is only a matter of evolution-time.

God

sel. There is, however, statute law upon the subject.

"The United States Revised Statutes, Section No. 4,438, says: That the Board of Local Inspectors of Steam Vessels shall license and classify the masters of all steam vessels; and that it is unlawful for any person to serve as a master on any steamer who is not thus licensed.' Section No. 4,439 says: 'That

created man in his own image in the image whenever any person applies to be licensed

of God created he him, male and female created he them.

But politically, woman is not yet created.

Man has existed and ruled, by virtue of his

superior physical force. Wars, and rumors of wars, constitute the backbone of his history,--all human history. When woman exists politically, with man, there will be Peace; the council of peace will be between them Wars will cease to the ends of the earth, and

the nations will learn war no more.

Kindreds, tongues and people will be linked together by so many interests, that no two nations can war each other without warring with all the nations of earth at the same time. And, to all the non-interested, national spectators, the impending quarrel will look as insignificant as such quarrels usually look to posterity.

Mt. Lebanon, N. Y.

MRS. MILLER NOT DEBARRED BY SEX.

AN IMPARTIAL EXAMINATION OF HER QUALIFI-
CATIONS AS MASTER OF A VESSEL ORDERED.

as master of a steam vessel, the Inspector shall diligently inquire as to his character, and examine the proofs which he presents,

and if they are satisfied as to his character,

etc. etc., shall grant him a license to serve as a master.' Leubtless these sections speak in the masculine gender. If it be said that, therefore, they do not contemplate the licensing of a person feminine, it is no more tech

nical and close to reply that they are statutes in derogation of the common law, by which, or not in a contravention of which, any person, whether female or male, may paddle her or his own canoe, or steer or conduct her or his own vessel under sail or driven by steam. Being in derogation of the common law, these statues are to be strictly construed. If then, the power to license being couched in the masculin gender, they do not permit the licensing of a person of the feminine gender, so the prohibition against serving as a master, being couched in the masculine gender, does not prohibit a person of the feminine gender.

"But I am not crowded as close to the wall

as that. It has been held by courts that statWASHINGTON, Feb 2.-Secretary Folger utes which speak of males [as of peers,] and to-day wrote to the Supervising Inspector confer personal privileges, include females General of Steam Vessels as follows in re- [as peeresses] though only males are mentiongard to the application of Mrs. Mary A. Mil-ed; but still nearer to the heart of the matler, of New Orleans, for a license as the master :-The United States Revised Statutes, ter of a steamboat plying on the Ouachita Section No. 1, gives definitions, and says: River: "A woman, Mary A. Miller by name, That words imputing the masculine gender seeks to be licensed as a master of a steam may be applied to females; so that Section vessel on the inland waters of the United No. 4,438, when it speaks, that it is unlawful States. I know of nothing imperative in the for any person to serve as a master on any reason of things, in natural law, in public steamer who is not licensed, means and says policy, or in good morals, why a woman, if that it is as unlawful for a woman as a man to she is skilled, honest, intelligent, hardy and serve without a license, but in as much as its prudent enough, may not have command of language is a negative pregnant, it is quick a steam vessel, and navigate it, and manage with the implication that a woman as well as and conduct the business carried on with it. a man, who is licensed, may thus serve, and To do that, is to be a master of a steam ves-Section No. 4,439, when it speaks, that when

ever any person applies to be licensed the In-
spectors shall diligently inquire as to his
character, etc., etc., means any person, fe-
male or male, and her as well as his
ter, etc., etc.

THE SECRETARY'S CONCLUSIONS.

Would feel others' griefs, and help sweeten their life;
[spare;
Whatever his calling, or burdens to bear,
He wrought with full purpose, no strength would he
The aged and feeble, his sympathies knew;
charac-The youthful and erring, he taught how to do
To find sweet forgiveness from sorrow and sin,
By prayer, faith and labor, the victory win.
The lambs of the flock, How I love them! he'd say;

"I see no reason then, in unwritten or in written law, why Mistress Miller may not lawfully demand an examination, and if she prove herself duly qualified, have a license to serve as a master of a steam vessel. Nor is there need of talk, pro or con, on social status, or Woman's Rights,' so called. Hav-Rich counsels that thrilled thro' the hearts of the good, Rang out in his voice, as God's quickening word; The strong and the weak, shared alike his kind care; Who called at his door found ready help there;

My treasures, my interest, my charge every day;
I pray for them early, I pray noon and night,
Their growth in the gospel is my soul's delight.
O, blest Angel Brother! we ne'er can forget
The long happy hours, without one regret
And talked of our home in the heavenly world!
We've spent in thy presence, where peacefulness ruled,

ing been put on God's footstool by Him, she
has the right to win her bread, in any moral,
decent way, which is open to any of His toil-Refined in his manners, words fitly he used,
ing creatures. She chooses to do so, as the
master of a steam vessel. It is an honest
calling. If she is fitted for it, though clothed
in skirts rather than breeches, she has a
right to follow it, and no man should say her

nay.

"Let the local inspectors, putting behind the small thought of her sex, without antagonism and without partiality, make diligent inquiry as to her character, carefully examine her and the proofs she offers, and if they are satisfied that her capacity, her experience, her habits of life and character, warrant a belief that she can be safely intrusted with the duties and responsibilities of a master of a steam vessel, let them grant her a license, according to Section No. 4,439. "

IN MEMORY OF ELDER OTIS SAWYER.

HESTER A. ADAMS.

"Greater love hath no man than this; that a
man lay down his life for his friends."
WE feel, our dear Brother, how bitter the cup
Pressed close to our lips, that we're called to drink up,
And silently say, "Not my will be done "

But Thine, Heavenly Father, as did thy blest Son;
Who plead that the cup might pass by, but, ah nay
That last bitter agony, no power could stay.
As did Christ's disciples, bereit of their friend
Feel their loss severely, so we feel the same,
And pray, humbly pray, that the Comforter come
To sof en the sorrows in our Zion home.

Our Brother, how steadfast he stood in the Cause!
From childhood to age he supported its laws
By a life of strict purity, faithful and true;
To speak of his virtues, seems justly his due.
His heart of affection with tenderness rife,

So fearful of wounding the already bruised;
So full of sweet charity, blessing and peace,
His vestment was purity, never to cease!

We'll not call him back to earth's weariness now,
For blossoms unfading encircle his brow:

His laurels of honor he's won by the cross,
But his richest gain, proves our deepest loss.
Alfred, Me.

I WONDER WHY.

"I wonder why this world's good things

Should fall in such unequal shares : Why some should taste of all the joys

And others only feel the cares?

I wonder why the sunshine bright
Should fall in paths some people tread,
While others shiver in the shade
Of clouds that gather overhead?
"I wonder why the trees that hang

So full of luscious fruit should grow
Only where some may reach and eat,
While others faint and thirsty go?
Why should sweet flowers bloom for some,
For others only thorns be found;
And some grow rich on fruitful earth,

While others till but barren ground? "I wonder why the hearts of some

O'erflow with joy and happiness, While others go their lonely way Unblessed with aught of tenderness? I wonder why the eyes of some

Should ne'er be moistened with a tear, While others weep from morn till night,

Their hearts so crushed with sorrow here?

"Ah, well! we may not know indeed

The why, the wherefores of each life!
But this we know, there's One who sees
And watches us through joy or strife.
Each life its mission here fulfills,

And only He may know the end:
And, loving Him, we may be strong
Thro' storm or sunshine He may send."
-Selected.

Read at the Funeral of Elder Amos Stewart of
Mt. Lebanon, N. Y. Mar., 1881.

ELIZAETTE SUTTON.

[See Manifesto, Apr. 1884.]

The more we look into his interior life, the more are his virtues displayed. He was sound in judgment, pure in principle, and great in mercy and love. As a spiritual leader, he was unsurpassed in faithfulness and close adherence to gospel rule. He taught what he really practiced. unostentatiously and confidently. From the age of twenty one he was the choice of the people to officiate as an Elder, and he accepted the duties in a calm, quiet, and subdued manner, as did our Savior, when he walked with men, while in the visible form.

We can never forget the pleasure we have often experienced in his public ministrations, when words failed to express the ever-welling fountain of the Christ baptism and life. Even "MARK the perfect man and behold the his silence communicated more of the spirit upright for the end of that man is peace. of God, than would a trumpet voice, or a We have now met to pay the last tribute of tongue gifted with eloquent speech, without respect to our beloved Elder, who has come his knowledge and goodness. He was clothed to the close of life without a murmur or re- with inspiration and from the depth of his gret. We cannot wrestle with fate nor trifle earnest heart his language was altogether with its blows. We feel that this is but the lovely in wisdom and power. True princisickle stroke of the good reaper, whose gar-ples were early engrafted in him. They grew ner is the immortal spheres of love and light. | with his growth, making him a radiant star, His lamp which was ever filled and burning, will light him onward; it cannot go out on his beautiful transfer to other and more glorious scenes.

and a model Christian. As we are mortal in our sympathies, so are we in our strength of endurance. It is but human to mourn our loss of one of the best our Community affords. God's heritage exists on the vitalizing influence of such souls, whether in the mortal form, or obscured from our sight.

Though the years of our departed Brother were over four score, we would gladly have retained him yet a little longer for his strength to Zion, through his godly example, and his patient, wise and forbearing spirit. By the presence of such ones among us, we are led into fellowship with the unseen of higher life, and are made to breathe a purer air, while we are conscious of a blessing which passes from such lives into our own. If there is aught to love in life, there is something to mourn in death. Our beloved Elder was endeared to all who knew him; his presence was beautiful, his absence we deeply feel. His wide-spread fame, gave him the reputation of possessing his character into the eternal world. many excellent qualities. He was a noble Mt. Lebanon, N. Y.

type of manhood. "Mark the perfect man.

"

It is well known, that the stature of the

perfect man is attained only by slow grada

It seems especially fitting for the day and circumstance, that we should devote this hour to thoughts in memory of our much esteemed Elder Amos, whose travail and career is so interwoven with his various positions in the general cause of our adoption, associated as he was with the Ministry and Elders in different places. His disinterested and wise example will stand as a monument of glory and as a tower of strength. Our remembrance of him is honor and esteem, as he goes with

VISITING and helping the needy, is religion,

tions of travail, study, effort and patience. and true worship.-D. F.

In his life-course he persistently kept the BEAUTY bearing the palm, springs from peace, and was saved by his righteousness. I love and goodness of heart.-M. W.