They came several times in a body and asked for the holiday, but he obstinately refused to grant it.

They rushed into his bedroom, fell upon him with their hoes, and killed him.
On our return to St.John's, we received a polite note from a colored lady, inviting us to attend the anniversary of the "Juvenile Association," at eleven o'clock.

We found about forty children assembled, the greater part of them colored girls, but some were white.
The ages of these juvenile philanthropists varied from four to fourteen.
After singing and prayer, the object of the association was stated, which was to raise money by sewing, soliciting contributions, and otherwise, for charitable purposes.
From the annual report it appeared that this was the _twenty-first anniversary_ of the society.

The treasurer reported nearly L60 currency (or about $150) received and disbursed during the year.

More than one hundred dollars had been given towards the erection of the new Wesleyan chapel in St.John's.