Delaware journal. [volume] (Wilmington [Del.]) 1827-1832, 1827-08-31
A NEW ENGLAND SABBATH.

The observance Of the Sabbat, began with the
Puritans AS it still does with great portion o. then
descendants, on Saturday night. At the going
down of the sun on Saturday, all temporal affairs
were suspended aud 1eaiously did our fathers
maintain the letter. as well as the spirit Of the law,
that according to vulgar tradition in Connecticut.
no beer was brewed in the latter part Of the week
lest it should presume to lcorh OH Sunday.
Ii must be confessed that the tendency OF the age
is TO axity and rapidly Is the wholesome street
ness Of primitive times abatlng that should some
antiauarv fifty years hence. III exploring hl, garrei
RUBBISH chance 10 cast his eye our humble pages,
he may be SURPRISED to learn that even now the oao
bah is observed in the interior OF New England
with an almost judicial severity.
On Saturay afternoon an uncommon hustle is ap
patent. rhe great class Of pTocrasnators are bur
ryns 10 and ffu to complete the tagging business Of
the week The GOOD mothers. like Burns matlon,
are plyiue their needles, making "anld claes lonh
,m,sf nwpel's tic new p while the dnmeslcs, on
helD, I've prefer the national descriptive term) are
welding, with aight and main. their hrooms, and
maps, 70 make all Gdy for the Sabbath.
| As the day declines. the hum Of lahour dies away.
and after the sun is set perfect stiffness reigns 10
every we'll ordered household, and not football Is
heard in the village street. 1t cannot be denied that
even the most spiritual. missing the excitement %
their ordinary occupations. anticipate their u'ua
he'd time The oll ious inference from tins ttif i
slii(u,iy avoided By certain Ingenious PENSIONERS Wh'
alledmc that the Constitutions originally 50 organ
lied. as to require an extra quantity OF sleep o.
every seyeath night. We recommend it to the CT,
rious to inquire how this pecuarty was adjusted
when the first day Of the week was changed IRON
Saturday to Sunday
The sabbath morning is as peaceful as the frs
thallowed ,lav Not human sound is heard with
out the DIV, ,lnes andbut for the lowing OF the herd
the Growing of the cocks. and the gosspping Of th
birds. animal life would seem to be extinct, tii
the bidding of the church going bell. the oio al
vouno issue from their habitations, and with soeni
: demeanor. bend their measured steps to the ae@o'
1t house. The family Of the mnster--the squire
i the doctor--the merchandising modest @tntfJ " ~
1t village and the mechanic and laborer an a'ast
Il in their hes, all meeting on ground. and WI
y That consciousness Of Independence and equality
t which breaks down the pride Of The rich and resc!
l. the poor from servllity, envy, and discomfort. II
d morning SALVATION is eciprocated. it is in suppress
S. ed voice and pei chance, nature IN some fefh'e
Of urchn burst forth in laughter, 'my dear you ioFs
re it's Sunday - is the even ready reprooi.
W Though every face wears solemn aspect YET
Or once Glanced to see dcacons muscles reia
II ed by the wit Of neighbour, and heara MN a'e"
in halt deprecating, halt laughing voice. ue siu'
d. is 50 ,lrol that body must laugh, though II NC
n Sabbath day." -
nd The farmers annie wagon. and the little one nor
lie vehicle bringing in all who reside at an 'nconvehe
of walking dstance-that is to say, III our riding co
tut munity. half mile from the church. nc IS P'e'
er ing SLIT to those who love to note the happy pee
to arit,es of their own land to the farmers haus
rn tiers blooming, intelligent and well Bred pouring
IL Of these homely coaches, with their NICE whi'e gov
av prunelIa Shoes 1eshorn hats. fans and pafass
be and the spruce young men with their plated rum
blue coat, and yellow buttons. Inc wn u. conn
nifty meet as one religious family 10 o;s' ue,,
Ike from the society-a luckless wight whose yagr
taste las never been subdued, he may be seen ST
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