Proverbs. 1. Show me a 'iar, and I win show you a thief. 2. The best mode of instruc tion is-to practice what we teach. 3. Vain glo

depends on well to hear. 5. He who is wicked in the country, will be wicked in the town. 6. He who preaches war, is the devil's chaplain. 7. You will never have a friend, if you must

208. The question is often asked-which | receives the accent, the vowel or the consonant? The reply is, sometimes one, and at others, both, when they are connected. In a-ry blossoms, but never bears. 4. Well to judge, ble, the accent is all on a; in no-ble, the n and o receive the accent, but principally the o; in pre-sume, the accent is mostly on u; and is imparted to s and m, terminating on the m. Although this fact is perfectly obvious, yet one book that purports to have passed through seven editions, insists that rowels are never accented. I would ask that author, what letter receives the accent of the proper Anecdote. An Unwelcome Visitor. A name A-i in the Bible, since it has two syllables, and yet there are no consonants. Let person, who often intruded himself in a readus beware of wrong guides as well as blinding-room and library, to which he was not a

ones.

have one without failings. 8. A bad man in office, is a public calamity. 9. That war only is just, which is necessary. 10. The worst of law ed by your neglect. 12. Ignorance is a misfortune

is, that one suit breeds twenty. 11. Be not ruis

subscriber, had his pet dog turned out by the 209. Half accented vowel sounds. There crusty old sexton; who gave him a kick, sayis an inferior, or half accent, on certain words ing-"you are not a subscriber at any rate." of three or more syllables, which should be The intruder took the hint; and never apobserved; and, although given distinctly, peared again in the establishment, till he be must be kept within the vanish of the accent-caine a patron. et ones. The dem-o-CRAT-ic con-ver-sa-tion HORACE, a celebrated Roman poet, relates, re-spect-ing the ti-A-ra was het-e-ro-GE-ne-us that a countryman, who wanted to pass a to a dem-on-STRA-tion; a met-a-PHIS-i-cal | river, stood loitering on the banks of it, in the hyp-O-CHON-dria is rec-om-MEN-da-to-ry of su- foolish expectation, that a current so rapid per-a-BUN-dant prod-i-GAL-i-ty: the in-compre-EN-si-ble plen-i-po-TEN-ti-a-ry is an ampli-fi-ca-tion of hy-dro-pno-bi-a; the per-pendic-u-LAR-i-ty of the gen-er-al-is-si-mo, and the mag-na-NIM-i-ty of the phil-an-THROP-ical re-ca-pit-u-LA-tion was char-ac-ter-is-tic of the in-cor-rup-ti-BIL-i-ty of his in-conSID-er-a-ble-ness.

310. The mere mention of Oratory, reminds of the early times of Egypt, Greece, and Rome; when there flourished a LEVITE, who was an important instrument in delivering an ancient people from captivity; one of whose qualifications for his high office, was, that he could "speak well;"-a Demosthenes, the magic, music, and witchery of whose elequence, it is impossible to translate or describe;-a Cicero, whose oratory was copious, correct, ornate, and magnificent ;-each of whom was pre-eminent in his own style and manner, the Grecian-carrying the citadel by storm, and the Roman taking it after a regular and most beautifully conducted siege; of a Peter, and Paul, pleading in the cause of Heaven, and holding vast multitudes m breathless silence, making even Judges tremble in their high places;—of more modern times, whose history presents us the name of a Chatham, a Burke, and a Fox, in the assembly; and those of a Bourdaloue, Massillon, Bridane, and Whitfield, in the pulpit; also the orators of our own time and land; some of whom, in many respects, will not suffer by a comparison with any of their illustrious predecessors.

Praising-what is lost,

Makes the remembrance-dear.

would soon discharge its waters. But the stream still flowed, (increased perhaps by fresh torrents from the mountains,) and it must forever flow; because the source from which it is derived, is inexhaustible. Thus, the idle and irresolute youth, trifles over his books, or squanders, in childish pursuits, his precious moments, deferring the business of improvement, (which at first might be rendered easy and agreeable, but which, by delay, becomes more and more difficult,) until the golden sands of opportunity have all run, and he is called to action, without possessing the requisite ability.

3.

Varieties. 1. Has the invention of gunpow der been beneficial to the world? The mind, like the soil, rises in value, according to the nature and degree of its cultivation. Labor and prudence, relieve us from three great evils,-vice, want, and indolence. 4. A wise man reflects, before he speaks; a foolish one speaks, and then reflects on what he has said. 5. Our happiness does not consist in being without passions, but in having command of them. 6. Good-is never more effectually accomplished, than when produced by slow degrees. 7. True charity- cannot be conjoined to a persuasion of fulsity, flow. ing from evil.

There's quiet-in the deep:-
Above, let tides-and tempests rave,

And earth-born whirlwinds-wake the wave;
Alove, let care-and fear contend
With sin and sorrow-to the end:
Here, far beneath the tainted foam,
That frets above our peaceful home,
We dream in joy, and wake in love,
Nor know the rage-that yells above!
There's quiet in the deep!

211. Unaccented Vowels. There is great beauty in pronunciation, where each letter, that is not silent, tells upon the ear its true character, and all contribute to produce the desired effect: hence, the great necessity of can never teach the use of books. 5. Common giving to all letters, syllables, and words, fame-is often a common liar. 6. Words-are their proper sounds; especially, the vowels, leaves; deeds are fruits. 7. Deserve success, and whether long or short, accented or unaccentyou shall command it. 8. False friends are ed: as, on the pres-ent oc-ca-sion I shall not worse than open enemies. 9. Goodness alone, at-tempt to prej-u-dice your o-pin-ions or e-enriches the possessor. 10. He who avoids the mo-tions to ac-com-plish my ob-jects; is it temptation, avoids the sin. 11. Knowledge is no pos-si-ble, the ter-ri-ble of-fence of the gen-er- burden. 12. Man proposes, and God disposes. al, in ref-er-ence to the man-u-scripts, is partic-u-lar-ly con-spic-u-ous in the red-o-lent can-o-py of heaven! the del-e-gate re-quests me to give an oc-cu-lar ed-u-ca-tion to his deli-cate child, and be par-tic-u-lar in its e-nun-soldier-becomes a lightsome boy at her feet; ci-a-tion and pro-nun-ci-a-tion.

Proverbs. 1. Make provision for want in time of plenty. 2 Live and let live-is a good motto. 3. Of all flatterers, self-love is the greatest. 4. Perspicuity is inseparable from eloquence. 5. Restraint from ill is the best kind of freedom. 6. Sin and sorrow are inseparable companions. 7. Speech is the gift of all; thought of but few. 8. That which opposes right, must be wrong. 9. Undutiful children-make wretched parents. 10. No one can tell how much he can accomplish, till he tries. 11. The hand of the diligent maketh rich. 12. Ill got―ill spent. Anecdote. Dangerous Biting. Dioge

213. A too frequent recurrence of accented vowels, occasions a heavy utterance, in consequence of the almost continual succession of vocal efforts: it is seen and felt in words, particularly the monosyllables, and in sentences, or members of sentences, and is the cause of the slow rate in the movement of the voice. Exs. "And ten low words oft creep in one dull line. O'er hills, o'er dales, o'er crags, o'er rocks, they go. Up the high hill he heaves a huge round stone." Whenever accent occurs frequently, there is always a predominance of quantity; and the delivery, of neces-nes, of old, being one day asked, the biting of sity, is much slower. Now here we have positive evidence that monosyllables have accent. Our best authors use the shortest words, which are usually of Saxon origin; nence, the charm, the witchery of certain speakers and writers.

what beasts is the most dangerous, replied,— "If you mean wild beasts, it is that of the slanderer; if tame ones, of the flatterer."

True Empire. It is pleasant to be virtuous and good; because, that is to excel many others; it is pleasant to grow better; because that is to excel ourselves; it is pleasant to mortify and subdue our lusts, because that is victory;-it is pleasant to command our appetites and passions, and to keep them in due order, within the bounds of reason and

214. He des-cants upon the des-cant of the preacher, who de-serts his post, and goes into the desert, to live on spicy des-serts. I will di-gest the di-gest, although I dis-cord every thing like dis-cord; I will also discount the note for a reasonable dis-count, be- religion,-because-that is empire. cause he asked me down-right, in a downright manner.

5.

Varieties. 1. Are Rail-Rouds and Canals, a benefit to the country? 2. He, who 215. Education means the development, is slowest in making a promise, is generally perfection, and proper use of the body and the most faithful in performing it. 3. When mind: it relates to the training and guardi-a teacher is to be hired, there is generally a anship of youth, from infancy to mature age terrible pressure in the money market. 4. -to the influencing of the character and Un-educated mind is ed-ucated vice. prospects, not only or individuals, but of They, who love flattery, are in a fair way to nations. The highest powers and noblest repent of their weakness; yet how few are sentiments of our nature might remain for-proof against its attacks. 6. If others attribever dormant, were they not developed and ute more to us than is our due, they are raatured by the instruction and example of either designing or mistaken; and, if they the wise and good. In a still wider sense, allow us less, they are envious or ignorant ; education may mean the whole training of and, in both cases should be disregarded. the thoughts and affections by inward reflec-7. The Lord is ever present in the human tion and outward events and actions, by intercourse with men, "by the spirits of the just made perfect"-by instruction from the WORD, and the training the whole man for iife and immortality.

Notes. 1. It would be extremely difficult, considering the partially developed and cultivated state of the voice, ear, and lanFuage, to give definite rules for pronouncing the unaccented vow. els, in consequence of their verging towards each other in many words; of course, we must avoid too much stiffness on the one hand, and vulgarity on me other; the time will come, however, when every thing with regard to elocution will be as fixed and certain as in the science of music; which is as perfect as the science of numbers. 2. Never forget that without a good articulation, no 900 can become a correct reader, or speaker; and whatever other Jefects one may have, if he possess the excellence, he will be lietened to with pleasure and profit: there is something very attractive and winning, in a clear, distinct and correct enunciation, which delights and captivates the soul. Let no one excuse himself Irom becoming perfect in this essential requisite.

What-cannot patience do?

A great design-is seldom match'd once? 'Tis patience heaves it on.

From savage nature,

Tis patience, that has built up human life,

The nurse of arts; and Rome exalts her head,

An everlasting monument to patience,

soul, and we are tried every moment in all we will, think, do, hear, or say.

CURRAN'S DAUGHTER-EMMETS BETROTHED.
She is far from the land-where her young hero sleeps,
And lovers-around her are sighing;

But coldly she turns from their gaze, and weeps,
For her heart-in his grave-is lying.

She sings the wild songs-of her dear native plains,
Every note, which he lov'd-aroaking,-
Ah! little they think, who delight in her strains,
How the heart of the minstrel-is breaking.
He bad liv'd-for his love-for his country-he dias
They were all that to life had intwin'd bin-
Nor soon-shall the tears of his country be dried,
Nor long-will his love stay behind him

Oh! make her a grave-where the sunbeams rest,
When they promise a glorious morrow:
They'll shine o'er her sleep-like a smile from the west,
From her own lov'd island of sorrow

Oft I hear,

Upon the silence of the midnight air,
Celestial voices-swell in holy chorus.
That bears the soul-to heaven.

Impartial-as the grave,

Sleep,-robs the cruel tyrant-of his power.
Gives rest and freedom to the o'erwrought slave,
And steals the wretched beggar-from his want

216. A too un-frequent occurrence of ac- Proverbs. 1. Want of punctuality is a spetent, produces indistinctness; because of thecies of falsehood. 2 Youth-is the best season for rapidity with which the unaccented sounds improvement. 3. No confidence can be placed in must be pronounced; depending, as they do, those, who are in the habit of telling lies. 4. Good, on the radical or accented vowels: in pro- and bad habits, formed during youth, generally go nouncing such words, be particular to con- with us during life. 5. Our best friends are those, centrate the voice, strongly, on the accented who tell us our faults, and teach us to correct them. 6. A kind word, or even a kind look, often affords vowels; and that will give you sufficient imgreat comfort to the afflicted. 7. Tis not those pelling power, to carry you easily through the word. Ex. His dis-in-ter-est-ed-ness and in-tel-li-gi-bil-i-ty are ab-so-lute-ly in-ex-plica-ble; I un-hes-i-ta-ting-ly say, that the unrea-son-a-ble-ness of that tri-per-son-al-ist's scheme is an ir-ref-ra-ga-ble proof of lat-i-tudi-na-ri-an-ism; he spoke com-mu-ni-ca-tive

ly of his in-dis-so-lu-ble slov-en-li-ness, which he, hi-e-ro-glyph-i-cal-ly and per-emp-to-ri-ly declared, was neither an-ti-pes-ti-len-tial, congrat-u-la-to-ry, nor in-con-tro-ver-ti-ble.

217. Pay particular attention, not only to the errors of foreigners, in pronunciation, but also to those of our own countrymen: let nothing of importance escape your critical observation: in this way, your voice, taste, and ear, will be cultivated, and you will be saved from such defects as would, if indulged in, impede your progress in these arts, and prevent you from being extensively useful in your day and generation.

218. He in-lays the table with silver inlays. Instinct is the power derived from above, that determines the will of the brute creation, while all nature is in-stinct with life from the same source. The in-sult returned in-sults the man, as it inter-dicts the interchange which invalids inter-chang'd for an in-val-id in-terdict. His mi-nute mis-con-duct every min-ute that he miscon-ducts, mi-nutely affects the lady min-utely.

who read the most, that know the most; but, those who reflect and practice the most. 8. The sun-is

never the worse for shining on a dunghill. 9. True valor-is fire; bullying-is smoke. 10. Wealth is not his, who gets it; but his who enjoys it. 11. Dy ing-is as natural as living. 12. All covet-all lose.

the bar, on his passage to Europe in a Anecdote. Sea-Lawyers. A member of

and not knowing what it was, asked one of steam vessel, observed a shark near them; the sailors; who replied, with much gravity, "Here, we call 'em sea-lawyers.”

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Known by our Fruits. A manknown by his words—as a tree—by its fruit; and if we would be apprised of the nature and qualities of any one, let him but discourse, and he will speak them to us, better than another can describe them. We may therefore perceive how proper it is—for those to hold their tongues, who would not discover the shallowness of their understandings. Empty vessels-make the greatest sound, and the deepest rivers-are most silent. It is a true observation, that those who are weakest in understanding, and slowest of apprehen sion, are, generally, the most precipitate-ir. uttering their crude conceptions.

Varieties. 1. Why is an egg-un-done, like an egg over-done? Because, both are hardly done. 2. A prying disposition-into what does not concern one, and a tatling tongue-are two very common evils. 3. The bones of birds are hollow, and filled with air, instead of marrow; hence their power of

219. Laughing Scientifically. The following suggestions are given for the formation of laughing glee clubs; in the hope that this remarkably healthful and anti-melan-making sound. 4.Unprofitable speech-is like choly exercise, may aid in accomplishing its very beneficial effects in old and young, male and female. Let a number of persons, say six, or eight, form a circle, sitting, or standing, erectly, with the shoulders thrown back, and the leafler commence, by giving one laugh, in the use of the syllable huh: then, let the one at his right hand repeat it, which is to be reiterated by each one till it comes round then, without any loss of time, let the leader repeat the word, adding another, (huh,

b) which is to be taken up as before by the club; and, as it comes to him the third time, let him add another, (huh, huh, huh,) and so on, till there follows a complete round of shouts, and roars of laughter.

Again I feel my bosom bound,
My heart sits lightly on its seat;
My cares-are all in rapture drown'd,
In every pulse-new pleasures beat.

the cypress, which is great and tall, yet bears
no fruit. 5. Nature, in too many instances,
is pushed from her throne; the world having
lost its relish for her truth and purity. 6.
Swift-dedicated one volume of his works to
"Prince Posterity;" and there is manliness in
the act. 7. Every advancement in good, is a
delivery from evil influences; and every fall
in evil, is a victory, obtained by them over
the soul.

If we are wise-and judge aright, there's scaree
An ill of life (however keen or hard
To bear), but good may be extracted thence!
Tis so by Providence ordained, to those
Who seek for light-amid the shade of gloom.
It is, indeed, a sombre sky, where not
One cheerful speck appears. Why gaze alone
On that, which doth appal the soul, and pass
The cheering ray, which, constant gazing on,
Might so expand, to chase the sombre cloud?

220. There are words, as we have seen, Proverbs. 1. Be punitua in a.l your ap that are spelt alike, but pronounced different-pointments, and honest-in all your dealings. 2. ly, by changing the seat of accent: because Always live so that the world may be the better, for the meaning is different: and there are words, your living in it. 3. Never make sport of an inspelt nearly alike, and pronounced by some sane, or intoxicated person. 4. Let the law of alike, though incorrectly; and the conse- kindness-be ever on your tongue. 5. In converquence often is, a complete perversion of the sation, seek out acceptable words. 6. Never resense. A minister took for his text, the fol- quire favors, but ask for them. 7. Avoid doing lowing very comprehensive words; "He that things, that are calculated to excite attention. 8. Learn to practice self-denial, when it will promote feareth God, and worketh righteousness, is the happiness of others. 9. Kindly and faithfully accepted of him." But instead of reading it remind your friends and companions, of their as contained in the Bible, he perverted it, by saying: “He that feareth God, and worketh faults. 10. Be accurate in every thing. 11. No rose without a thorn. 12. Pride-will have a fall. righteousness, is ex-cepted of him:" that is left out; excluded.