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 *quently heard, that the circulating preachers were much more indulgent to deviations from morality, he had repaired to the sermon of Mr. O'Rourke, and was very much satisfied with the short cut that he described; but wishing to be more particularly informed, applied personally to the learned O'Rourke, having stated his case and expressed his hopes, that his practice was not inconsistent with the true faith. The preacher replied, "I must first ask you some questions; you have made a good round sum, I suppose, by this kind of traffic?" "I have not been unsuccessful." "Have you applied any part of the proceeds to the relief of the brethren?" "Oh yes, I pay the poor's rates." "Be after understanding me, I mane to us, the believing boys." "No, I cannot say I have, except half-a-crown I gave to-day at the collection."