his master peremptorily told him he would on Monday morning tie
him up and flog him. Next Sunday evening, when interrogated, he
had forgotten all: On Monday morning his master executes his
threat so far, as to tie him up. The fellow then cried out, O
master spare me, for I remember something the minister said. What
is it? said the master. The fellow replied, "_This much may
suffice at this time._" His master was so pleased with his wit
that he forgave him.

_Salem Mercury_, August 12.

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From the Rev. Dr. Bentley's notes, edited by Stanley Waters, printed in the
"Salem Gazette," we learn that even in old times people occasionally
absented themselves from public worship on the Lord's Day.

Under date of 1791 we read,--

Jan. 23. No singing through the whole day--not even an attempt.
Mr. Le Favre Swan & Parker promised their assistance, but by
drawing a prize of £300 in the Lottery they have been detained
from Public Worship.

And in 1792,--

Mch. 11. Sunday. The Ship Grand Turk burdened 550 Tons sailed
this day for India, Capt. B. Hodges.

The previous invitations given to the principal Gentlemen of the