of having them, lest they should be overseers of their words and manners.  For it is in the essence of the Quaker-discipline, as I observed upon that subject, that every member should watch over another for his good.  There are no exceptions as to persons.  The servant has as much right to watch over his master with respect to his religions conduct and conversation, as the master over his servant; and he has also a right, if his master violates the discipline, to speak to him, in a respectful manner, for so doing.  Nor would a Quaker-servant, if he were well grounded in the principles of the society, and felt it to be his duty, want the courage to speak his mind upon such occasions.  There have been instances, where this has happened, and where the master, in the true spirit of his religion, has not felt himself insulted by such interference, but has looked upon his servant afterwards as more worthy of his confidence and esteem.  Such a right, however, of remonstrance, is, I presume, but rarely exercised.

I cannot conclude this subject without saying a few words on the character of the Quaker-poor.

In the first place I may observe, that one of the great traits in their character is independence of mind.  When you converse with them, you find them attentive, civil, and obliging, but you see no marks of servility about them, and you hear no flattery from their lips.  It is not the custom in this society, even for the poorest member to bow or pull off his hat, or to observe any outward obeisance to another, who may happen to be rich.  Such customs are forbidden to all on religious principle.  In consequence, therefore, of the omission of such ceremonious practices, his mind has never been made to bend on the approach of superior rank.  Nor has he seen, in his own society, any thing that could lessen his own importance or dignity as a man.  He is admitted into the meetings of discipline equally with the rich.  He has a voice equally with them in all matters that are agitated there.  From these causes a manliness of mind is produced, which is not seen among any other of the poor in the inland in which we live.

It may also be mentioned as a second trait, that they possess extraordinary knowledge.  Every Quaker-boy or girl, who comes into the world, must, however poor, if the discipline of the society be kept up, receive an education.  All, therefore, who are born in the society, must be able to read and write.  Thus the keys of knowledge are put into their hands.  Hence we find them attaining a superior literal and historical knowledge of the scriptures, a superior knowledge of human nature, and a knowledge that sets them above many of the superstitions of those in their own rank in life.

Another trait conspicuous in the character of the Quaker-poor, is the morality of their lives.