The Rev. Mr. STANWOOD, in supporting his resolution, showed in a very convincing manner the fallacy of the reasoning which attempts to vindicate national warfare by adducing examples from the Jewish history. The Jews were expressly commissioned by God to make war upon certain idolatrous nations. It was a special case. Those who would make it support all cases, would reason quite as correctly if they should say that one executive warrant was a sufficient authority for executing all judicial sentences, or even for inflicting civil punishment without a sentence.

HENRY BARNARD, Esq., in an address of about twenty minutes, alluded very felicitously to the liberality and the benevolence of the citizens of Hartford. Monuments of this benevolence environ the city in the beautiful Institutions, of which the object of one was to restore to its authority the dethroned intellect; of another, was expressed in the eye and countenance of mute, silent gratitude; of another, founded by the ladies, was to give a parent to the orphan. He referred also to the nature of the enterprise, and inspired predictions of its certain success; and most eloquently called on the ministers of the gospel of Peace for their faithful exertions. Every church, what should it ba but a temple of peace ?-every minister at the altar, but a herald of peace? Mr. B. likewise glanced at the natural influence of civilization-the increase of the industrious and commercial interests which are so opposed to war-as affording natural encouragement to our hopes and efforts.

Rev. Mr. FITCH, in following Mr. Barnard, said, that reference had been made to the well-known liberality of the citizens of this place. He was thankful for it. Their reward would be from on high. "But," said he, "the citizens can afford to be liberal. Time was when a theatre was opened in this city, and for a while maintained at an expense of one thousand dollars a night. It was in a short time, however, suppressed. The saving had been great. Let us have but one night's expenditure caused by the theatre, and we can spread abroad over the country hundreds of thousands of pages, breathing the spirit of the gospel, shedding light on the way of duty, and lead. ing men to beat their swords into ploughshares and their spears into pruning hooks."

Rev. Mr. HICKOK said that there was some apathy in regard to the object for which the meeting was convened. It was not, however, an apathy which resulted from the object itself; it resulted rather from a want of examination of its merits. The enterprise too was in its incipient stage. The progress of truth was always slow at first. The course of doing good was always an up-hill course. Mr. H. said that the friends of peace had, however, every encouragement on their side; not only the divinely assured certainty that their cause was the cause of God and destined to prevail, but had on their side some of the strongest and purest principles of human nature, all the af fections lacerated and outraged by war, all the miseries inflicted by it. He illustrated this remark at some length, by referring to several principles to which the cause of peace could appeal-the domestic affections-patriotismhumanity philanthropy-and self-interest, well understood.

MRS. SIGOURNEY'S HYMN. The following is the Hymn referred to in the above account:

HYMN.

"PEACE" was the song the angels sang
When Jesus sought this vale of tears;
And sweet the heavenly prelude rang,

To calm the watchful shepherds' fears.
"WAR" is the word that man hath spoke-
Convulsed by passions dark and dread;
And Pride enforced a lawless yoke,

Even where the Gospel's banner spread.

"PEACE" was the prayer the Saviour breath'd,
When from our world his steps withdrew;

The gift he to his friends bequeath'd
With Calvary and the Cross in view.
Redeemer, with adoring love,

Our spirits take thy rich bequest,
The watchword of the host above,

The passport to their realms of rest.

MR. LADD'S VISIT TO HARTFORD. This city has been recently honored with a visit from the General Agent of the American Peace Society. During the few days he passed here in making some arrangements relative to the publi cations of the Society, this indefatigable servant of God, who, to use his own words, "counts that day lost in which he has not done something for the cause of Peace," delivered five public lectures, in three instances to large congregations, and contributed much, also, by private conversation, to awaken an interest in this subject. We shall perhaps gratify many of our readers, if we take this opportunity to give a brief sketch of the life and labors of this eminent philanthropist.

SKETCH OF MR. LADD'S LIFE. Mr. LADD was born at Exeter, New-Hamp. shire, in 1777, and graduated at Cambridge in 1796. To gratify his early desire of seeing the world, he sailed in a ship of his father's the summer before he took his degree, and visited London and other parts of Europe. About a year and a half afterwards he took command of this ship, and visited many parts of the world. Getting tired of the sea after a few years, he married and settled himself as a merchant at Savannah, in Georgia, from whence, after a time, he went to Florida, then in the possession of Spain. He there conceived the plan of undermining the institution of slavery by the introduction of the fr e labor of European emigrants; made arrangements for a large number of Dutch redemptioners, and brought them from Philadelphia. For each of these, the government of Florida granted Mr. L. twenty-five acres of land; and he commenced cotton planter. But the Dutchmen fell sick, deserted, or would not work; and the scheme failed, involving almost the entire loss of Mr. Ladd's property. A moderate estate falling to him by the death of his father, Mr. L. again entered into commerce. About this time he was for a while a supercargo on board a ship, navigated, and partly owned, by the celebrated Capt. Paul Cuffee, a half negro and half indian, manned by a crew of blacks. His object in taking this (as to many it may seem) whimsical step, was not merely to speculate in merchandize, but to speculate on negro character. What his conclusions were we do not know. Mr. Ladd became very successful in commerce, and continued a prosperous course, till arrested by the war of 1812. He retired into the country to a paternal estate in Minot. Me. in the year 1814. Having been always fond of agriculture, he entered into it largely and with success. He made a pub. lic profession of Christian discipleship about the year 1819. His attention was first called to the efforts to promote the principles of universal peace, by remarks made to him by the late President Appleton, of Bowdoin College, when the latter was on his death bed. From that time he studied the publi. cations on this subject, and particularly the "Solemn Review of the Custom of War," by Dr. Worcester. Thenceforward Mr. Ladd's time, talents and fortune have been all devoted to this great object: in which labors he repre sents himself to have been most solemnly quickened and encouraged by the special death-bed exhortations of the late Dr. Payson, of Portland.

During the fourteen years that have elapsed since Mr. Ladd's attention was awakened to this subject, his labors have been unceasing and very various. He wrote a series of Essays in the Christian Mirror, published at Portland, and delivered numerous addresses before the Peace Societies then existing. He published a second series of Essays in the Christian Mirror. He con. ceived the idea of establishing a National Society; in pursuance of this ob ject, he visited the several Peace Societies and established others on his journey; lectured twice at Hartford, seven times in New-York, six times in

Philadelphia. The "American Peace Society" was formed in 1827. He superintended the publication of the " Harbinger of Peace" and the "Calumet," until the present day, with some assistance from New York; but with. out expense for editorship, except for eight numbers, during his illness from a paralytic attack, brought on probably by excitement at the anniversary in 1832. With the recovery of his health his exertions have redoubled.

Mr. Ladd's publications which are strongly marked by good sense, vigor, and elevated sentiment, are, besides several Peace Addresses, two volumes of "Essays" by Philanthropes; "Essays on the Bunker Hill Monument," and "Review of Commodore Porter's Voyage to the Pacific," which have been republished in England; a "Dissertation on a Congress of Nations ;" "A Solemn Appeal to Christians," &c. &c.

The youthful mind has not escaped the attention of Mr. Ladd. His first effort in this direction was 66 The Sword, a Christmas present," a fiction founded on fact, designed for a Sunday School Book; but thinking it improper to employ fiction, he afterwards wrote: "Howard and Napoleon contrasted;""The History of Alexander viewed in the light of the Gospel," and the "History of a French Soldier." Nor in our opinion are these among the least valuable of Mr. Ladd's contributions on this subject. Long may it please a kind Providence to spare him, and give him health and ability to serve his God, his country, and the world in this good cause.

MISCELLANEOUS.

We give the following extracts from the last number of the London Herald of Peace:

"Peace restored between two African Chiefs, by Richard Lander. Richard Lander was at Atta on the 21st of July. He was making preparations to ascend the river in the Alburka, accompanied by Lieutenant Allen and a medical man. His voyage from the coast in a canoe, occupied him thirty-two days. In a letter to his brother, of the date stated, with an extract from which we are favored, he says:

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You know that when we were here together, Abucco, chief of Damuggoo, had been at variance for several years with his brother, the ruler of Atta. On arriving at the former place from the coast, I was sorry to find the broth. ers, with their respective subjects, still engaged in that petty but obstinate and ferocious warfare which had distinguished the quarrel at its commencement. Determined, if possible, to effect a reconciliation between them, 1 prevailed on our old friend Abucco to accompany me to Atta, promising to introduce him to his brother, and pledged my life for his safety. The meeting took place on the 22d of November, and a highly interesting one it was, I assure you. Our party were introduced into a large square enclosure. The chief, seated on a kind of throne, was surrounded by all his mallams, and a multitude of his attendants. Abucco instinctively drew back as he approached the throne, but, taking him by the hand, I led, or rather pulled him towards his brother. At this moment his confidence seemed to have forsaken him entirely; his head hung down upon his breast, and I could feel him tremble violently. While I was displaying my presents to the chief of Atta, I perceived him several times bestow a hasty and displeased look on his brother, who had disengaged himself from my hand, and was sitting on the ground. Though seven years had elapsed since their last meeting, neither of the rulers uttered a word. The curiosity of the chief of Atta having in some measure been gratified, I immediately introduced his brother to his notice by paying him a high compliment, which Abucco had certainly deserved. I then expressed the regret I felt on witnessing the bad effects of the misunderstanding which had existed between them for so many years, insisted on the necessity of brothers living together in harmony; and said, I was determined not to quit the spot until I had established a perfect reconciliation between them. The chief was extremely disconcerted, but he made no reply. I then desired Abucco to rise, and, leading him to his brother, I took the right hand of each,

and pressing both hands together, made them shake hands heartily, observ. ing: You are now friends, and may God keep you so.' The brothers were deeply affected, and neither of them could utter a syllable for several seconds afterwards. Every countenance beamed with delight at the happy termination of the interview, and the multitude gave vent to their feelings in a loud, long, and general shout. For my part, I need not say I cannot tell the heart-felt gratification I felt at that moment. But this is not the most important good that I have been the humble means of effecting at this place. From time immemorial, it has been a custom with the rulers of Atta to sacrifice human beings on rejoicing days and on all public occasions. At the interview which I have just described to you, two poor creatures were brought before us to be slain, in order that their blood might be sprinkled about the yard. I shud. dered at the proposal, and begged with earnestness that nothing of the kind might be done. I assured the chief he would one day have to give an account to God of every life he might wantonly destroy; and also made him sensible, that, though after death his body would moulder into dust, his soul would live forever, and that it would be happy or miserable in proportion to the good or bad actions he had performed, or might yet perform, in this world. The chief was evidently much affected at my words, and desired his followers to unbind the intended victims and remove them from the yard. He then made a solemn promise to put an end to the custom of sacrificing human be ings. As soon as this declaration was made known to the mallams and the crowd of attendants in the yard, they all held up their hands in token of approbation, and shouted for joy. It is now seven or eight months since this promise was made, and I am happy to say it has been religiously kept.'-Literary Gazette."

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"Epitome of War. The history of every war is very like a scene I once saw in Nithsdale. Two boys from different schools met one fine day upon the ice. They eyed each other with rather jealous and indignant looks, and with defiance on each brow. What are ye glowrin' at, Billy? What's that to you? I'll look where I have a mind, an' hinder me it ye daur.' A hearty blow was the return to this, and there such a battle begun! It being Saturday, all the boys of both schools were on the ice, and the fight instantly became general and desperate. At one time they fought with missile weap ons, such as stones and snow-balls; but at length they coped in a rage, and many bloody raps were liberally given and received. I went up to try if I could pacify them; for by this time a number of little girls had joined the affray, and I was afraid they would be killed. So, addressing the one party, I asked what they were pelting the others for: what they had done to them. 'O, naething at a', man; we just want to gie them a good thrashin'. After fighting till they were quite exhausted, one of the principal heroes stepped forth between, covered with blood, and his clothes torn to tatters, and ad. dressed the belligerent parties thus: Weel, I'll tell you what we'll do wi' ye: if ye'll let us alane, we'll let you alane.' There was no more of it: the war was at an end, and the boys scattered away to their play. I thought at the time, and have often thought since, that that trivial affray was the best epitome of war in general, that I had ever seen. Kings and ministers of state are just a set of grown-up children, exactly like the children I speak of, with only this material difference, that instead of fighting out the needless quarrels they have raised, they it in safety and look on, hound out their in. innocent but servile subjects to battle, and then, after a waste of blood and treasure, are glad to make the boy's conditions: If ye'll let us alane, we'll let you alane.'-Extract from Lay Sermons, by the Ettrick Shepherd, p. 107." "Without Arms the best Defence, an Anecdote. The writer was once favored to sit with that well-known and much esteemed minister of the gos. pel, George Dilwyn, at his fire-side, in Burlington city, where he related the following:

"A little before the revolutionary war, there were a few families of Friends, who had removed from Duchess county and settled at Easton, then

in Saratoga county and state of New-York. These requested the favor of holding a religious meeting, which was granted. The section of coun. try proved to be one which was so much distressed by scouting parties from both the British and American armies, that the American government, unable to protect the inhabitants, issued a proclamation directing them to leave their country; and they did generally go. Friends requested to be permitted to exercise their own judgment-saying, You are clear of us in that you have warned us-remained at their homes, and kept up their meetings. Robert Nisbet, who lived at that time at East Hoosack, about thirty miles distant, felt a concern to walk through the then wilderness country, and sit with Friends at their week-day meeting. As they were sitting in meeting with their door open, they discovered an Indian peeping round the door post. When he saw Friends sitting without word or deed, he stepped forward and took a full view of all that was in the house; then he and his company, placing their arms in a corner of the room, took seats with Friends, and so re. mained till the meeting closed. Zebulon Hoxie, one of the Friends present, then invited them to his house, put a cheese and what bread he had on the table, and invited them to help themselves: they did so, and went quietly and harmlessly away. Before their departure, however, Robert Nisbet, who could speak and understand the French tongue, had a conversation with their leader in French. He told Robert that they surrounded the house intending to destroy all that were in it; but,' said he, when we saw you sitting with your door open, and without weapons of defence, we had no disposition to hurt you-we would have fought for you.' This party had human scalps with them.'

'The writer, when reflecting upon this extraordinary circumstance, con. 'cluded to call on Zebulon Hoxic, who said the occurrence had been clearly stated by our dear aged friend, George Dilwyn.'-Extracted from the Friend, Literary Journal, Philadelphia, 12mo. 30, 1833."

"National Mediation. The difference between France and Sweden is conciliated by the mediation of England; and the ministers of the two powers have appeared at their respective courts as before.-Atlas, (London,) June 29, 1834."

NEW PEACE SOCIETY. On the 27th of January, a Society was formed in Bowdoin-street church, Boston, by the young men of that society, on the principle that all war is inconsistent with the spirit of the Gospel.

Manual of Peace. A volume by Professor Upham of Bowdoin College, consisting of essays on the evils of War, and on the methods of promoting universal Peace by means of a Congress of Nations. 1 vol. 8vo. pp. 400, good paper, cloth binding. Price, $ 50. This work is published by sub. scription. We hope the friends of peace will secure the excellent author from loss, by subscribing for this work. Of its value we need not speak. Portions of it have already appeared in print, and the author's reputation is known. Subscriptions received by the agents of the American Peace Society.

NEW ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE ADVOCATE.-With this number the Advocate completes its first year, and also the period of the present Editor's engage. ment in the conduct of the work. How far it has contributed to promote the cause of Peace cannot now be known. The favor with which it has been received, where it has gone, and the terms of respect and approbation in which it has been mentioned in cotemporary journals, are certainly gratifying. The work will continue to be published as heretofore, at Hartford, by Wm. Watson, but will be put out for the AMERICAN PEACE SOCIETY.

The care of the journal will hereafter devolve upon Mr. FRANCIS FelLOWES, whose excellent contributions to our pages the past year, will be a sufficient warrant to our readers for the ability with which it will be carried on by him. For ourselves, from our personal acquaintance with Mr. Fel lowes, we can most confidently commit to him the promotion of our good cause in the conduct of this journal.