wisely disposes all events for good to those who seek to serve him." My Eliza kissed my forehead, as she hung over my shoulder, to read and listen to the letter, saying in reply, "My honoured husband, we have but one mind in all things."

It was nearly dinner-time, but I hastened off to post the letters; and returned, heartily glad to change my clothes, and then sit quietly down in comfort and security with the sweet confident of my bosom, to enjoy the ample board that was presently set before us.

Diego and Purdy had been out all day, with permission; and after dinner I called them in, to tell me what they had seen, and what they had done. Their recital was highly amusing to us, but too trivial in point of importance, for detail in this place, excepting that they had seen a capital boat or two, and several excellent canoes, to be sold; and Purdy had heard of a new Bermudian schooner, sent to Kingston for sale. I told them I was particularly pleased with this last part of their information, and that next week I would look at the schooner. We retired early to rest, as I was much fatigued; but it was in mind rather than in body. My mind was refreshed, however, by our evening prayer; and I slept soundly, notwithstanding the buzz of musquittos that hovered all night round the muslin enclosure of our bed.

Sunday, 16th. We made the best shift we could, with a large sponge and the contents of a great basin, as a substitute for our accustomed Sabbath morning's ablution. We then dressed ourselves in our Sunday clothes, which we found

had not become quite unfashionable, excepting my waistcoats; the flaps of which were quite diminutive, and without lace or embroidery; so that I had ordered a couple of genteel vests to be made, one of which I now put on to-day; and the flaps being to the mode, reached half way down my thigh, with pockets sufficiently large to hold a week's provision. At breakfast I received the acknowledgments of our two attendants, in their new attire ; and in my own opinion they were much more conveniently clad than their master. We desired very much to go to church, but we thought it prudent not to leave so large a sum of money in a place so insecure; we therefore determined on having prayers at home, and accordingly, in the forenoon, we read the service; omitting the singing of the hymns, as we did not wish to draw the attention of people from without. Our two men attended, and by invitation the brown lady made one of the congregation. Diego was as usual truly devout, and Purdy behaved very well; but our new friend sometimes laughed, and sometimes yawned, and seemed heartily glad when it was over. The heart of my dear wife bled inwardly, at this manifestation of total darkness on the part of the poor woman; and said to me, how happy she should be if it were granted her to be the instrument of bringing that poor soul to the knowledge of God. After service the men had permission to go out, but I enjoined them to keep away from all revelry, and to hold in mind that this day was the Sabbath, to be kept holy to the Lord.

About one o'clock Mr. Green called on me. My dear wife expressed her regret that we had not been able to go to church, but hoped we should have that happiness next Sunday; and concluded by asking him how many churches there were in Kingston? He replied, "One, I believe; but I never have been in it."-"Never in it!" repeated my Eliza, with an emotion of surprise. "O no," resumed he; "scarcely any one here ever thinks of going to church. We have too much to do, and have only just shut up the store." She could hardly believe her ears; for on this subject we had made no enquiry, having on our former visit to the island arrived on one Sunday and sailed the next. Her spirits were a good deal affected by what she now heard; it was a deep sentiment of sorrow for the people. Mr. Green sat a good while, and I thought in that case it was incumbent on me to invite him to dinner. He accepted my civility, and returned by two o'clock. We We gave him excellent fare, with which he seemed well pleased; but when at our wine, he ventured to make some satirical remarks on saying grace before dinner, which drew from my dear wife a rebuke that I think he never will forget. "It has been said, Mr. Green, that ingratitude is so base a crime, that the man was never yet found who would acknowledge it. He that omits thanking the Creator and Giver of all things, for the good he receives at his hands, I think fairly deserves the imputation. And this is my apology for that grace before dinner, which you have endeavoured to make a subject for ridicule." Our guest was quite confounded, he could

not make any reply for some time; at last he said, Jamaica has a pestilential atmosphere; and that while in England, he was sure he never would have ventured to say what he had said. My dear wife mildly answered, that she hoped he would not suffer all his early good habits to be destroyed, and that she might see him at church before we left Kingston. To this he gave a smiling promise, and we passed the rest of the evening in general conversation. He left us after tea, or rather coffee, without much regret on our parts at his departure. We soon retired to our Sabbath thanksgiving, and to

our rest.

Monday 17th. I called on Mr. Green early in the morning on business. He very soon alluded to what my wife had said to him, and he really felt much obliged to her; saying, it had made such an impression on his mind, that he thought it would keep him on his guard against the inroads of impiety, which stalked about with unblushing face in every shape at Kingston. After finishing this conversation, I told him I wished him to make some enquiry about a Bermudian schooner that was for sale; and if he considered its price reasonable, and it would suit me, I would purchase it. About noon he sent his clerk to tell me the owner of the vessel was at the counting-house, and if I would go with him I could see it. I accordingly went, and took Diego and Purdy with me. It was a fine vessel, built entirely of cedar, and fully equipt for sea- the admeasurement, one hundred and thirty tons: we were all much pleased with her. The owner, and another person with him, knew Jemmy Purdy; and he

knew them; but they gave themselves no trouble about him, and he had sense enough to say nothing to them about himself, lest he might be seized as a runaway slave, and put in confinement. After we had looked at the vessel, we returned to Mr. Green's counting-house, and then I asked the price of her. The owner named four thousand dollars; she was complete, and there were two suits of sails. Comparing this with what the Norfolk man said, I thought the demand too much, and told him so at once; saying, "I will not give any thing like that sum," and went away. He called on me several times during the week, always coming down a little; but I would not negotiate with him at all. "What is the most you will give then?” said he; "Three thousand dollars," said I, "if the report of a ship carpenter be satisfactory; and I am content myself with the inventory of the equipment, with which you must furnish me."

No,

he could not take such a sum as that. But before the week expired, he consented to do so, and also brought an inventory of the equipment. Mr. Finn was sent to examine the vessel, her boats, sails, cables, &c. &c. ; and being well satisfied, a conveyance of the schooner was made; which, together with the register, was handed over to me, and I paid the seller in dollars; which I had taken care to procure, not wishing it to be thought my boxes contained any thing more valuable. The vessel now being mine, I told Purdy he must take charge of her; and I shipped two free New England negroes, at five dollars a month.

On Wednesday morning, the 19th inst. Captain