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549. VENERATION. In religious veneration, Anecdote. The benevolent and immortal the body always bends forward, as if ready to John Howard, a celebrated English philan-prostrate itself before the Lord of Hosts; the thropist, having settled his accounts, at the arms are spread out, but modestly, as high as the close of a particular year, and found a balbreast, and the hands are open; the tone of ance in his favor, proposed to his wife to emvoice is submissive, timid, trembling, weak, sup- ploy it, in defraying the expenses of a jour pliant; the words are brought out with a visible anxiety, approaching to hesitation; they are few, ney to London; or for any other amusement and slowly pronounced; nothing of vain repeti- she might prefer. "What a pretty cottage," tion, haranguing, flowers of rhetoric, or reflected she replied, "would this build for a por figures of speech; all simplicity, humility, lowli- family." The charitable hint met his approness, such as become a worm of dust. when pre-bation, and the money was laid out accordsuming to address the high and lofty One, who ingly. inhabiteth Eternity; yet dwelleth with the meek and contrite spirit, that trembleth at His Word. In intercession for our fellow creatures, and in thanksgiving, we naturally assume a small degree of cheerfulness, beyond what is clothed in confession and deprecation: all affected ornaments in speech or gesture, in devotion, are very censurable. Example:

Hail, Source of Being! Universal Soul

Of heaven and earth! Essential Presence, hail !
To Thee-I bend the knee; to Thee my thoughts
Continual climb; who, with a master hand,
Hast the great whole into perfection touched."

Almighty God,-'tis right,-'tis just,
"That earthly forms should turn to dust;
But oh the sweet-transporting truth,
The soul-shall bloom-in endless youth.
550. NATURAL LANGUAGE OF THE
HANDS. The hand-has a great share in
expressing our thoughts and feelings: raising
the hands towards heaven, with the palms
united, expresses devotion and supplication;
wringing them, grief; throwing them towards
heaven, admiration; dejected hands. despair
and amazement; folding them, idleness;
holding the fingers intermingled, musing and
thoughtfulness; holding them forth together,
yielding and submission, lifting them and
the eyes to heaven, solemn appeal, waving
the hand from us, prohibition; extending the
right hand to any one, peace, pity, and safety;
scratching the head, care and perplexing
thought; laying the right hand on the heart,
affection and solemn affirmation; holding
up the thumb, approbation; placing the
right forefinger on the lips perpendicularly,
bidding silence, &c. &c. In these, and many
other ways, are manifested our sentiments
and passions by the action of the body: but
they are shown principally in the face, and
particularly in the turn of the eye, and the
eyebrows, and the infinitely various motions
of the lips.

551. WONDER-is inquisitive fear: and as it is inquisitive, it is steadfast, and demands firm muscles but as it is fear, it cannot be properly expressed without the mark of apprehension and

alarm. Were this alarm too much disturbed.
full of motion and anxiety, it would then be Fear
instead of Wonder, and would carry no consis-
tence, with braced muscles; it is therefore
nerved. because inquisitive, with purpose of de-
fence and so, this application of alarm, with re-
solution to examine steadfastly. must const tute
a nervous, awful, fixed attentiveness, and give
the picture of the passion naturally. The effect
of wonder is, to stop, or hold the mind and body
in the states and positions in which the idea or
object strikes us.

Says the earth to the moon," You're a pilf'ring jade,
What you steal from the sun, is beyond all be-
Fair Cynthia replies, "Hold your prate, [lief;"
The partaker-is as bad as the thief."

No more thus brooding o'er yon heap, With av'rice painful vigils keep; Still unenjoy'd the present store, Still endless sighs are breath'd for more, Oh! quit the shadow, catch the prize, Which not all India's treasure buys! To purchase heav'n, has gold the pow'r} Can gold remove the mortal hour? In life, can love be bought with gold? Are friendship's pleasures to be sold? No-all that's worth a wish-a thought, Fair virtue gives, unbrib'd, unbought. Cease, then, on trash thy hopes to bind ; Let nobler views engage thy mind. Varieties. 1. When we are polite to others, entirely for our own sakes, we are deceitful; for nothing selfish has truth and goodness in it. But there is such a thing as true politeness, always kind, never deceitful. 2. The outward forms of politeness, are but the expressions of such feelings, as should dwell in every human heart. 3. True politeness is the spontaneous movement of a good heart, and an observing mind. 4. Will the ruling propensities of the parent, be transmitted to the child, and affect, and give bias to his character? 5. Foolish people are sometimes so ambitious of being thought wise, that they often run great hazards in attempting to show themselves such. 6. Guilt may attain temporal splendor, but can never confer real happiness. 7. The principles, which your reason and judgment approve, avow boldly, and adhere to steadfastly; nor let any false notions of honor, or pitiful ambition of shining, ever tempt you to forsake them.

A TALE OF WONDER.

Now the laugh shakes the hall, and the ruddy
Who, who is so merry and gay? [wine flows;
Lemona is happy, for little she knows
Of the monster so grim, that lay hush'd in repose,
Expecting his evening prey.

While the music play'd sweet, and, with tripping

Bruno danc'd thro' the maze of the hall; [so light,
Lemona retir'd, and her maidens in white,
Led her up to her chamber, and bid her good night,
Then, went down again to the hall.

The monster of blood-now extended his claws,

And from under the bed did he creep; [paws;
With blood all besmear'd, he now stretch'd out his
With blood all besmear'd, he now stretch'd out
To feed on the ungel-asleep. [his jaws,

He seiz'd on a vein, and gave such a bite,
And he gave, with his fangs, such a tug-
She shriek'd! Bruno ran up the stairs in a fright;
The guests follow'd after, when bro't to the light,

"O have mercy!" they cried, "WHAT A BUG!"
You'll ne'er convince a fool, himself is so.

552. VEXATION, occasioned by some real or imaginary misfortune, agitates the whole frame; and, besides expressing itself with looks, tones, gestures and restlessness of perplexity, adds to these complaint, fretting, lamentation, and re

morse.

ON NEGLECTING ONE'S DUTY.

O what a rogue and peasant slave am I;
Is it not monstrous, that this player here,
But in a fiction, in a dream of passion,
Could force his soul so to his own counsel,
That, from her working, all his visage warmed;
Tears in his eyes, distraction in his aspect,

A broken voice, and his whole function suiting,
With forms to his conceit; and all for nothing;
For Hec-u-ba! What's Hec-u-ba to him, or he, to
That he should weep for her?
[Hecuba,
553. LANGUAGE OF THE HEAD. Every
part of the body contributes to express our
thoughts and affections; hence the necessity
of training the whole man. The head is some-
times erect, denoting courage, or firmness;
at others, down, or reclined, expressive of sor-
row, grief and shame; again, it is suddenly
drawn back, with an air of disdain, or shaken,
as in dissent; or brought forward in assent;
sometimes it shows, by a significant nod, a
particular object, or person; threatens by one
set of movements, approves by another, and
expresses suspicion by another. Private
practice must make all involuntary.

As yet-'tis midnight deep. The weary clouds,
Slow meeting, mingle into solid gloom.
Now, while the drowsy world lies lost in sleep,
Let me associate with the serious night,
And contemplation, her sedate compeer;
Let me shake off th' intrusive cares of day,
And lay the meddling senses all aside.
Where now, ye lying vanities of life!
Ye ever tempting, ever cheating train!
Where are you now? and what is your amount?
Vexation, disappointment, and remorse.

Sad, sick'ning thought! And yet, deluded man,
A scene of crude disjointed visions past,
And broken slumbers, rises still resolv'd,
With new flush'd hopes, to run the giddy round.

Moderation in Disputes. When we are in a condition to overthrow falsehood and error, we ought not to do it with vehemence, nor insultingly and with an air of contempt; but to lay open the truth, and with answers, full of mildness, to refute the falsehood.

Anecdote. An amiable youth, lamented deeply, the recent death of a most affectionate parent. His companion made an effort to console him, by the reflection, that he had always behaved towards the deceased with duty, tenderness and respect. "So I thought," replied the son, "while my parent was living; but now I recollect, with pain and sorrow, many instances of disobedience, and neglect, for which, alas! it is too late to make atonement."

Happy the school-boy! did he prize his bliss,
Twere ill exchang'd-for all the dazzling gems,
That gaily sparkle in ambition's eye;
His are the joys of nature, his the smile,
The cherub smile of innocence and health,
Sorrow unknown, or, if a tear be shed,
He wipes it soon: for hark! the cheerful voice
Of comrades calls him to the top, or ball;
Away he hies, and clamors as he goes,
With glee, which causes him to tread on air

Reason. Without reason, as on a tem-
pestuous sea, we are the sport of every wind
and wave, and know not, till the event hath
determined it, how the next billow will dis-
pose of us; whether it will dash us against a
rock, or drive us into a quiet harbor.
What stronger breast-plate than a heart untainted?
Thrice is he arm'd, that hath his quarrel just;
And he, but naked, though lock'd up in steel,
Whose conscience-with injustice is corrupted.

Varieties. 1. The dullest creatures are sometimes as dangerous as the fairest. 2. He, who puts a man off from time to time, is never right at heart. 3. What can reason perform, unassisted by the imagination? While reason traces and compares effects, does not imagination suggest causes? 4. Whenever we are more inclined to persecute than persuade, we may be certain, that our zeal has more of ing victory, more than truth, and are beginself-love in it, than charity; that we are seekning to feel more for ourselves, than for others, and the cause of righteousness. 5. Is it possible, without divine aid, to obey the commandments? 6. As soon think of sending a man into the field, without good tools, as a child to school, without proper books. 7. What is more low and vile, than lying? and when do we lie more notoriously, than in disparaging, and finding fault with a thing, for no other reason, than because it is out of our power to accomplish it!

554. LANGUAGE OF THE FACE. The face, being furnished with a great variety of muscles, does more in manifesting our thoughts and feelings, than the whole body besides; so far as silent language is concerned. The change of color-shows anger by redness, fear by paleness, and shame-by blushes every feature contributes its portion. The mouth open, shows one state of mind; closed, another, and gnashing the teeth-another. The forehead smooth, and eye-brows easily arched, exhibit joy, or tranquillity; mirth opens the mouth towards the ears, crisps the nose, half shuts the eyes, and sometimes Rise with the lark, and with the lark to bed. suffuses them with tears; the front, wrinkled The breath of night's destructive to the hue into frowns, and the eye-brows overhanging Of every flower that blows. Go to the field, the eyes, like clouds fraught with tempests, And ask the humble daisy, why it sleeps show a mind agitated with pity. Soon as the sun departs. Why close the eyes There is a history-in all men's lives, Of blossoms infinite. ere the still moon Figuring the nature of the times deceased: Her oriental vail puts off? Think why, The which observed, a man may prophecy, Nor let the sweetest blossom be exposed, With a near aim, of the main chance of things That nature boasts, to night's untimely damp. As yet not come to life; which, in their seeds, There is no merit, when there is no trial; And weak beginnings, lie intreasured. And, till experience-stamps the mark of strength, Cowards-may pass for heroes, faith, for falsehood.

Luxury-gives the mind a childish cast.

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Anecdote. Tweedle-dum and Tweedledee. About the year 1720, there were two musical parties in England; one in favor of two Italians, Buo-non-ci-ni and At-til-io, and the other admirers of Handel: and the contention running high, Dean Swift, with his usual acrimony in such cases, wrote the fol

555. The eyes, considered only as tangi-
ble objects, are, by their very forms, the win-
dows of the soul-the fountains of life and
light. Mere feeling would discover, that
their size and globular shape are not unmean-
ing. The eye-brow, whether gradually sunk-
en, or boldy prominent, is equally worthy of
attention: as likewise are the temples, wheth-lowing epigram:
er hollow, or smooth. That region of the face,
Some say,
which includes the eye-brows, eyes and nose,
also includes the chief region of the will
and understanding.

Nature hath framed strange fellows in her time:
Some, that will evermore peep through their eyes,
And laugh, like parrots, at a bag-piper;
And other of such vinegar aspect,
That they'll not show their teeth in way of smile,
Though Nestor swear the jest be laughable.

that signior Buononcini,
Compared to Handel's a mere ninny:
Others do swear, that to him-Handel
Is hardly fit to hold a candle.

Strange-that such high contests should be
"Twixt tweedle-dum-and tweedle-dee.

True Phrenology-treats of the manifestations of man's feelings and intellect; his heart and his head; his will and understanding; and their related objects, physical and moral; principles, giving a knowledge 556. The images of our secret agitations of one's original character; of his excellen are particularly painted in the eyes, which cies and talents, and how to make the most appertain more to the soul, than any other of them; of his defects, and how to remedy organ; which seem affected by, and to par- them; of reasoning and persuading-of edticipate in all its emotions; express sensa-ucation and self-government: a system of tions the most lively, passions the most tu- mental and moral philosophy, challenging multuous, feelings the most delightful, and investigation. sentiments the most delicate. The eye--explains them in all their force and purity, as they take birth, and transmits them by traits so rapid, as to infuse into other minds the fire, the activity, the very image, with which themselves are inspired. It receives and reflects the intelligence of thought and warmth of the understanding.

One world sufficed not Alexander's mind:
Coop'd up he seem'd, in earth and seas contin'd;
And struggling, stretch'd his restless limbs about
The narrow globe, to find a passage out:
Yet, enter'd in the brick-built town,
he try'd
The tomb, and found the straight dimensions wide.
Death only, this mysterious truth unfolds,
The mighty soul-how small a body holds.

557. LANGUAGE OF THE EYES. The eye is the chief seat of the soul's expression; it shows the very spirit in a visible form. In every different state of mind, it appears differently: joy-brightens and opens it; grief, half closes, and drowns it in tears; hatred, and anger, flash from it, like lightning; love-darts from it in glances, like the orient beam; jealousy-and squinting envy, dart their contagious blasts through the eyes; and devotion-raises them, or throws them back on the mind, as if the soul were about to take its flight to heaven.

From women's eyes-this doctrine I derive :
They sparkle still-the right Promethean fire;
They are the books, the arts, the academies,
That show, contain, and nourish—all the world;
Else none at all-in aught-proves excellent.
Old age is honorable; the spirit-seems
i eady for its flight—to brighter worlds,—
And that strange change, which men miscall decay,
Is renovated life. The feeble voice,
With which the soul attempts to speak its meaning,
Is like the sky-lark's note, heard faintest, when
Its wing soars highest; and whose hoary signs,
Those white and reverend locks, which move the
Of thoughtless ribalds, seem to me like snow, [scorn
Upon the Alpine summit,-only proving-
How near it is-to heaven.

Varieties. 1. All are modest, when they feel that they are estimated, at what they considder their just value; and incline to presume, in the proportion they feel they are slighted. 2. It signifies but little-to wish well, without doing well; as to do well, without willing it. 3. None is so great, but that he may one day need the help, or feel the unkindness-of the meanest of mortals. 4. The more business a man has, the more he is able to accomplish: for he learns to economize his time. 5. A ready recollection of our knowledge, at the moment we have use for it, is a rare and important acquisition. 6. The passions are pleaders, and their violence sometimes goes directly to the heart. 7. As a vessel is known by the sound, whether it is whole or not, so, men are known by speeches and actions, whether they are wise or foolish.

All the souls that were, were forfeit once,
And He, that might the 'vantage best have took,
Found out the remedy. How would you be,
If He, which is the top of judgment, should
But judge you as you are? O, think on that,
And mercy then, will breathe within your lips,
Like man new made.

If pow'rs divine

Behold our human actions, (as they do,)
I doubt not then, but innocence shall make
False accusation-blush, and tyranny-
Tremble at patience.

That happy minglement of hearts,
Where, changed as chemic compounds are,
Each with its own existence parts,
To find a new one, happier far.
We-ignorant of ourselves,

Beg after our own harm, which the wise powers
Deny us-for our good; so find we profit,
By losing our prayers.

So very still that echo seems to listen;
We almost hear the music of the spheres,
And fancy that we catch the notes of angels.
High stations tumult, but not bliss create.

557. THE MOUTH. Who does not know

Laconics. 1. There is no great necessity for how much the upper lip betokens the sensa- us to be anxious about what good works we shall tions of taste, desire, appetite, and the endear-do, in order to salvation; because the business of ments of love? how much it is curled by pride religion is-to shun all evils as sins. 2. Never be or anger, drawn thin by cunning, smoothed so sinfully inconsistent, as to tell a child, that such by benevolence, and made placid by effeminacu? how love and desire, sighs and kisses, and such things are naughty, and then, because cling to it by indescribable traits. The under his self-will is unyielding, leave him to persist in lip is little more than its supporter, the easy doing it; better, far better would it be, to let the cushion on which the crown of majesty re- poor child do wrong, in ignorance. 3. Every one poses. The chaste and delicate mouth, is one should receive a scientific, civil, and religious edof the first recommendations we meet with in ucation, and then he will be fitted for the life that common life. Words are the pictures of the mind, we often judge of the heart by the now is, and that which is to come. portal; it holds the flaggon of truth, of love, children what is good and true, and lead them to and enduring friendship. goodness, by precept and example. 5. Gratitude is the sure basis of an amiable mind.

If there's on earth a cure
For the sunk heart, 'tis this-day after day
To be the blest companion of thy way!-
To hear thy angel eloquence--to see
Those virtuous eyes forever turn'd on me;
And, in their light, re-chasten'd silently,
Like the stain'd web, that whitens in the sun,
Grow pure-by being purely shone upon!

558. LANGUAGE OF THE ARMS AND HANDS. The arms are sometimes both thrown out; at others the right alone; they are lifted up as high as the face, to express wonder, or held out before the breast to show fear; when spread forth with open hands, they express lesire and affection; or clasped in surprise on occasions of sudden grief and joy; the right nand clenched, and the arms brandishedthreaten; the arms set a-kimbo, (one hand on each hip,) makes one look big, or expresses contempt, or courage.

As a beam-o'er the face of the waters-may glow,
While the tide-runs in darkness and coolness below,
So, the cheek may be tinged-with a warm sunny smile,
Though the cold heart-to ruin-runs darkly the while.
One fatal remembrance, one sorrow, that throws
Its bleak shade-alike, o'er our joys, and our woes;
To which life-nothing darker, or brighter, can bring,
For which joy-has no balm, and affliction-no sting!
Oh! this thought, in the midst of enjoyment will stay,
Like a dead leafless branch-in the summer's bright ray;
The beams of the warm sun-play round it in vain,
It may smile-in his light-but it blooms not again!

559. QUINCTILLIAN says, that with the hands, we solicit, refuse, promise, threaten, dismiss, invite, entreat, and express aversion, fear, doubting, denial, asking, affirmation, negation, joy, grief, confession and penitence. With the hands we describe, and point all circumstances of time, place and manner of what we relate; with them we also excite the passions of others and soothe them, approve or disapprove, permit, prohibit, admire and despise; thus, they serve us instead of many sorts of words; and, where the language of the tongue is unknown, or the person is deaf, the language of the hands is understood, and is common to all nations.

Between two worlds-life hovers like a star,

"Twixt night and morn, upon the horizon's verge: How little-do we know that which we are! How less-what we may be! The eternal surge Of time and tide-rolls on, and bears afar

Our bubbles; as the old-burst, new-emerge, Lash'd-from the foam of ages; while the graves Of empires-heave, but like some passing waves. Your very goodness, and your company, O'erpay all th❜t I can do.

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Anecdote. Right of Discovery. A gentleman, praising the personal charms of a very homely woman, before Mr. Foot, the comedian, who whispered to him, "And why don't you lay claims to such an accomplished beauty?" "What right have I to her!" said the other. "Every right-by the law of nations, as the first discoverer."

Meanwhile, we'll sacrifice to liberty.

Remember, O my friends, the laws, the rights,
The generous plan of power delivered down,
From age to age, by your renowned forefathers,
(So dearly bought, the price of so much blood;)
O let it never perish in your hands,
But piously transmit it to your children.
Do thou, great liberty, inspire our souls,
And make our lives, in thy possession, happy,
Or our deaths glorious-in thy just defence.

Varieties. 1. Will the time ever arrive, when the air will be as full of balloons, as the ocean now is with ships? 2. Reading history and traveling, give a severe trial to our virtues. 3. It is not right to feel contempt for any thing, to which God has given life and being. 4. Four things belong to a judge: to hear cautiously, to answer wisely, to consider soberly, and to give judgment without partiality. 5. Regard talents and genius, as solemn mandates to go forth, and labor in your sphere of usefulness, and to keep alive the sacred fire among your fellow men; and evil; neither offer them on the altar of vanity, turn not these precious gifts, into servants of nor sell them for a mess of potage, nor a piece ted States and England, commenced on the of money. 6. The last war between the Uni18th of June, 1812, and continued two years, eight months and eighteen days; when did it end? 7. Let us manage our time as well as we can, there will yet some of it remain unemployed.

Ill fares the land, to hastening ills a prey,
When wealth accumulates, and men decay!
Princes, and lords, may flourish, or may fade;
A breath can make them, as a breath has made:
But a bold peasantry, their country's pride,
When once destroy'd, can never be supplied.

The kindest, and the happiest pair,
Will find occasion-to forbear;
And every day, in which they live,
To pity, and, perhaps, forgive.
Full many a shaft-at random sent,
Finds mark-the archer never meant;
And many a word-at random spoken,
May soothe, or wound-a heart that's broken.

560. POLYGLOTT OF BODY AND MIND. Thus, we see that the body, in connection with the mind, speaks many languages; and he is a learned elocutionist, who understands and can speak them. In view of which, well might Hamlet exclaim, "WHAT A PIECE OF WORK IS MAN!" Observe well this strange being, as embodied in the works of the painter, and statuary: in what kingly wondrous manner, appear his force of attitude and looks! Who, but would covet the glorious art of making the flat canvas and rocky marble, utter every passion of the human mind, and touch the soul of the spectator, as if the picture, or statue, spoke the pathetic language of a Shakspeare? Is it any wonder that masterly action, joined with powerful elocution, should be irresistible? If poetry, music, and statuary, is good, is not ORATORY more excellent? for in that we have them all. Woe for those, who trample o'er a mind!

A deathless thing. They know not what they do, Or what they deal with! Man, perchance, may The flow'r his step hath bruis'd; or light anew[bind The torch he quenches; or to music-wind Again the lyre-string from his touch that flew ; But, for the soul!-oh! tremble, and beware,To lay rude hands-upon God's mysteries there! 561. THE WRITTEN PAGE can but ill express the nicer shades of sentiment, passion, and emotion which the poet has painted. There are depths of thought, which the eye cannot penetrate-and sublimities of flight, which it cannot reach. The loveliest and sublimest of written poetry-even that contained in sacred scripture-cannot speak to the eye with that vivid power and intensity of expression, drawn from it by the human voice, when trained to the capacity given to it, by the Creator. Hence, the ordained efficiency of preaching; hence, the trembling of Felix, as the great Apostle reasoned-" of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come." So, with the production of the most consummate human genius:

For ill-can poetry express,

Full many a tone-of thought sublime;
And sculpture, mute and motionless,

Steals but one glance from time.

But, by the mighty actor's power,
Their wedded triumphs come:
Verse-ceases-to be airy thought

And sculpture-to be dumb.

562. The following-is an example of the sublime, falling far short of a hyperbole; for, as St. John observes, "even the WORLD ITSELF-Could not contain the books, that should be written" on the subject of INFINITE LOVE and INFINITE WISDOM-displayed in man's REDEMPTION and SALVATION. Could we, with ink, the OCEAN fill,

Were the whole earth-a PARCHMENT-made, Were every single stick-a QUILL,

And every man-a SCRIBE by trade;
To write the LOVE OF GOD-to man,
Would drain the OCEAN dry;

Nor would the scroll-contain the plan,
Tho' stretch'd-from SKY to sky.

The mind-untaught,

Is a dark waste, where fiends and tempests howl; As Phabus-to the world, is science-to the soul.

Anecdote. No hero was more distinguished in ancient times, than Alexander the Great, king of Macedon. His courage was undaunted, his ambition boundless, his friendship ardent, his taste refined, and what was very extraordinary, he seems to have conversed with the same fire and spirit, with which he fought. Philip, his father, knowing him to be very swift, wished him to run for the prize, at the Olympic games. "I would comply with your request," said Alexander, "if KINGS were to be my competitors." The ocean-when it rolls aloudThe tempest-bursting from her cloud, In one uninterrupted peal! When darkness sits am d the sky; And shadowy forms go trooping by;

And everlasting mountains reel-All-all of this is Freedom's song

'Tis pealed--'tis pealed eternally! And all, that winds and waves prolong, Are anthems rolled to Liberty!

Varieties. 1. Although the truth can ne ver come to condemn, but to save, the world has ever pronounced its condemnation. 2. Garbled extracts from any work, are no more a correct representation of the work, than stone, mortar, boards, glass, and nails, are a fair specimen of a splendid palace. 3. Never let private interest, poverty, disgrace, danger, or death, deter you-from asserting the liberty of your country, or from transmitting to posterity, the sacred rights to which you were born. 4. What are the pleasures of the bodily senses, without the pleasures of the soul? 5. Themistocles, when asked to play the lute, replied, I cannot play the fiddle, but I can make a little village a great city. The skin-co-operates with the lungs in purifying the bloot. 7. How shall we know that the American government, is founded on the true principles of human nature? By learning what the true principles of human nature are and an extensive induction of facts, derived from the study of history, and our own observation.

Yet, though my dust-in earth be laid,
My life on earth-withdrawn ;
"Twill be--but as a fleeting shade

Of night-before the dawn!

For I shall spring-beyond the tomb,
To new-immortal prime,

Where all is light, and life, and bloom;
And no more winter-time.

I had a friend, that lov'd me :

6.

I was his soul: he liv'd not, but in me:
We were so close with n each other's breast,
The rivets were not found, that join'd us first,
That does not reach us yet we were so mix'd,
As meeting streams; both to ourselves were lost,
We were one mass; we could not give, or take,
But from the same: for he was I; I, he:
Return, my better half, and give me all myself,
For thou art all!

If I have any joy when thou art absent,

I grudge it to myself: methinks I rob
T'hee-of thy part.

Stillest streams

Oft water fairest meadows; and the bird, That flutters least, is longest on the wing.

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