15_th_.—­Yesterday we went to see a remarkably interesting institution for missionaries, on the top of a high mountain, called Chrischona Berg.  It was established by Spittler, and, is well worth the trouble of a little fatigue in getting to it.  Twelve young men of the poorer class, who have offered themselves from a sense of duty to become missionaries, are there taught various languages, and retained until some field of labor opens for them to which they feel bound.  It is also a working institution; they are taught various trades, in order that when they go out they may earn their living.  After viewing the premises and hearing a lesson in Arabic, we saw the pupils assembled in the schoolroom.  Instead of a hymn in English, which they had learned, we asked for a little silence, which was felt to be precious.  My J.Y. then addressed them in German, and was much helped.  The superintendent, a very interesting man, was in England for some time; and in consequence of a hurt received on the head in Malta, was sent to the Retreat at York, where he became acquainted with several Friends, Samuel Tuke in particular.  Under the gentle treatment there he recovered, but he lost his wife and one child at York, and has left two others in England.  I felt much for him, and ventured to offer him a little consolation, and also to express my interest for the institution, which Spittler desired him to repeat in German.—­(Letter to Mary Tylor, 8 mo. 13.)

Whilst at Basle they visited Pastor Lindel, an old friend of theirs.  He related to them that he had been some time before applied to, to join the Evangelical Alliance.  “I told them,” he said, “we have got further than you have.  In looking over your rules, I observe there is a class of Christians in England whom you exclude; and we can receive them.  Our bond of union extends much beyond yours; it embraces, without any distinction, all who love the Lord Jesus Christ.”

From Basle they went to Berne and Neufchatel.  Their visit to these favorite spots was, as at former times, accompanied by a good measure of the blessing of the gospel of Christ.

18_th_. Berne.—­Many of our former friends having heard of our arrival, came this morning to our inn; and having called together a few other serious persons, we had a precious meeting.  They have suffered much since our last visit; our hearts were dipped into sympathy for them, and our tears were mingled together.  The Lord’s presence was over us, and he caused the word of consolation, exhortation, and supplication to flow freely.  Some precious souls whom we have known in this place have been taken to their rest since we last saw them.  Soon shall we also be inquired after and not found!  Lord, grant that we may be prepared to meet thee at thy coming!

20_th.  Neufchatel, First-day_.—­The meeting was held in a saloon at our hotel, (Des Alpes).  The room was quite crowded; we were surprised to see them continue to come in, by twos and threes together, at so short a notice.  The unhallowed thought arose, Where shall we find bread to feed this multitude?  But, thanks to Him who is the Bread of Life, he dispensed food to the refreshing of our souls.  My M.Y. supplicated for us, and the gospel-word flowed freely:  the meeting closed with thanksgiving by me.