In no part of the world is the sabbath so scrupulously observed as in _New-England_. As we keep it, it resembles more the _Jewish Sabbath_, than the Sabbath of all other parts of Christendom. We had much rather see this nice punctiliousness, than that indifference which prevails in some places. But we think there is such a thing as _drawing the cord too tight_--so tight that it will be in danger of snapping in sunder! The good habits of our countrymen, and the increasing regard which is entertained for religion, will be a sure guaranty of the respectful observance of the Sabbath. There are very few men in the community, who dare to outrage public feeling by a wanton violation of the solemnity of the day. We have excellent laws to punish those who disturb the devotions of any society or individual. Let these laws be put in execution without fear, favour or affection. But for the rest, let religion take care of itself--it needs no assistance from the feeble arm of the magistrate.
WE the subscribers, Tythingmen of the several towns annexed to our names, having taken the Oath of Office, it becomes our indispensable duty to see the laws of this Commonwealth, "for the due observation of the Lord's Day," faithfully executed; which we are determined to do as far as may be in our power. We, therefore, call on all persons to abstain from the violation of said laws; as they would avoid "the several penalties annexed to the several offences therein described," and save us from the painful necessity of a prosecution, which otherwise must immediately follow.
} Tithingman of Bedford in DAVID LANE, } behalf of himself and five } others.
} Tithingman of Westford BENJ. OSGOOD, } in behalf of himself and } four others.
} Tithingman of Carlisle in JOHN JACOBS, } behalf of himself and one } other.
} Tithingman of Bilerica SAM'L WHITING, } in behalf of himself and } nine others.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Middlesex Convention for suppressing violations of the Laws of the Commonwealth, relative to the Sabbath, stands adjourned to the third Wednesday in May, at Hamilton's Tavern in Concord, at 10 o'clock, A.M.
N. B.--It is particularly requested that all the Clergy, and others in the county, who feel interested in the object would attend. may 13, 1815