4. 1. Who Maxims. 1. A wounded reputation is seldom cured. 2. Conciliatory manners always command esteem. 3. Never deride any one's infirmi ties. 4. Detraction-is a sin against justice. 5. Modesty has more charms than beauty. 6. No

occur.

4. Con

Maxims. 1. A faithful friend--is a strong defence. 2. Avoid that which you blame in others. 3. By doing nothing, we learn to do ill fession of a fault, makes half amends for it. 5 Dependence and obedience, necessarily belong to youth. 6. Every art-is best taught by example.

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Great designs require great consideration. 8. Never sport with pain, or poverty. 10. Put no Misfortune is a touchstone of friendship. faith in tale-bearers.

Anecdote. Point of Law Blackstone, speaking of the right of a wife to dower, as

372. Remember, that Nature abhors monotony, or sameness of sound, as much as she does a vacuum. Hence, give variety in emphasis, inflections, and waves, if they often 1. (3) Happy, (5) happy, (6) hapPy páir! none but the (2) brave! (6) nóne but the (5) brave; none (8) BUT the brave deserve the fair! 2. (6) What a piece of work-is man! how noble in (5) reasom! how infinite in (6) FACULTIES! in (4) form, and (5) moving, how express and (6) admirable! in action, how like an angel! in apprehension, (4) how like a God!serts, that if land abide in the husband a single moment, the wife shall be endowed there3. My JUDGMENT-approves this measure, and my whole HEART is in it: all that I of; and he adds, that the doctrine was exhave; (4) all that I am; and all that I tended very far, by a jury in Wales, where HOFE, in this life, I am now ready here to time; but the son was supposed to survive the father and son were hanged at the same stake upon it; and I leave off as I began; the father, by appearing to struggle the longth't (4) sink or swim; (5) live or die; er; whereby he became seized of an estate survive or (6) PERISH,-I am for the DECLARATION. It is my living sentiment, and (2) seizure, his wife-obtained a verdict for her by survivorship; in consequence of which by the blessing of God, it shall be my dying dower." sentiment: (5) Independence. (6) now and Independence (9) FOREVER! 373. EFFECT. What is the use of reading, speaking, and singing, if the proper effect is not produced? If the singing in our church choirs, and the reading and speaking in the desk and pulpit, were what they ought to be, and what they may be, the house of God would be more thronged than theatres ever

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have been. Oh! when will the best of truths be delivered in the best of manners? May the stars of elocution and music, be more

numerous than the stars of heaven!

Because I cannot flatter, and speak fair,
Smile in man's face, smooth, deceive and coy,
Deck with French words, and apish courtesy,
I must be held-a răncorous ênemy.
Cannot a plain man live, and think no harm,
But thus his simple truth-must be abused,
By silken, sly, insinuating Jacks!
Tho' plunged in ills, and exercised in care,
Yet, never let the noble mind despair:
When prest by dangers, and beset by foes,
Heaven its timely succour doth interpose, [grief,)
And, (when our virtue sinks, o'erwhelmed with
By unforeseen expedients-brings relief.

If there's a sin-more deeply black than others,
Distinguished from the list of common crimes,
And legion-in itself, and doubly dear
To the dark prince of hell-it is hypocrisy.

Ye gentle gales, beneath my body blow,
And softly lay me-on the waves below.
Wisdom-took up her harp, and stood in place
Of frequent concourse-stood in every gate,
By every way, and walked in every street,
And, lifting up her voice, proclaimed: Be wise,
Ye fools! be of an understanding heart.
Forsake the wicked: come not near his house:
Pass by make haste: depart, and turn away.
Me follow-me, whose ways are pleasantness,
Whose paths are peace, whose end is perfect joy.

Riches and Talent. Nothing is more common than to see station and riches-preferred to talent and goodness; and yet few things are more absurd. The peculiar superiority of talent and goodness-over station and riches, may be seen from hence ;-that the influence of the former-will always be the greatest, in that government, which is the purest; while that of the latter-will al ways be the greatest-in the government that is the most corrupt: so that from the preponderance of the one, we may infer the soundness and vigor of the commonwealth; but from the other, its dotage and degeneracy.

Varieties. 1. Indolence and indecision, tho' not vices in themselves, generally prepare the way for much sin and misery. 2 If the mind be properly cultivated, it will produce a storehouse of precious fruits; but if neglected, it will be overrun with noxious weeds and poisonous plants. 3. A kind benefactor-makes one happy-as soon as he can, and as much as he can. 4. The only sure basis of every government, is in the affection of a people, rendered contented, and happy, by the justness and mildness, with which they are ruled. 5. As moisture is re quired to the formation of every seed, so natu ral truth-to the formation of first principles They whom

Nature's works can charm, with God himself
Hold converse! grow familiar, day by day,
With His conceptions, act upon His plan,
And form to His-the relish of their souls.
Our present acts, tho' slightly we pass them by
Are so much seed-sown for Eternity.

The devil can cite scripture for his purpose-
An evil soul, producing holy witness,

It like a villain with a smiling cheek;

A goodly apple, rotten at the heart;

O, what a goodly outside-falsehood bath!

374. As the principles of elocution are Proverbs. 1. Forbearances requisite in few and simple, and as practice alone makes youth, in middle age, and in old age. 2. Peculiar perfect, there are all kinds of examples pro-ities-are easily acquired; but it is very difficult to vided for those, who are determined to de- eradicate them. 3. Good principles are of no use velop their minds through their bodies, and become all that God and nature-intended them to be. As the ear is most intimately connected with the affections-the motivepower of the intellect, it is absolutely necessary that the student should exercise aloud, that the voice and ear, as well as the thoughts and feelings, may be cultivated in harmony and correspondence. If, then, he finds the task severe, let him persevere, and never mind it.

to us, unless we are governed by them. 4. Coquetry--is the vice of a small mind. 5. Pure metals--shine brighter, the more they are rubbed. 6. Pride-lives on very costly food,—its keeper's happiness. 7. Extremes-are generally hurtful, for they often expose us to damage, or render us ridiculous. 8. In the days of affluence, always think of poverty. 9. Never let want come upon you, and make you remember the days of plenty. io. No one can become a good reader or speaker, in a few weeks, or a few months.

Ledyard, that women, in all countries, are Woman. I have always observed, says civil, obliging, tender, and humane; that they are inclined to be gay and cheerful, tim

375. EXAMPLES. 1. The queen of Denmark, in reproving her son, Humlet, on account of his conduct towards his step-father, whom she married, shortly after the murder of the king, her husband, says to him, "Ham-orous and modest, and that they do not, like let, you have your father much offended." man, hesitate to perform a generous action. To which he replies, with a circumflex on Not haughty, arrogant, or supercilious, they you, "Madam, (3) yôu have my father are full of courtesy, and fond of society; more much offended." He meant his own father: liable, in general, to err than man, but in she-his step-father; he would also intimate, general, also, more virtuous, and performing that she was accessory to his father's mur-whether civilized or savage, I never addressmore good actions than he. To a woman, der; and his peculiar reply, was like daggers ed myself in the language of decency and in her soul. 2. In the following reply of friendship, without receiving a decent and Death to Satan, there is a frequent occurrence friendly answer. With man it has been often of circumflexes, mingled with contempt: otherwise. In wandering through the barren “And reckon'st thou thyself with spirits of plains of inhospitable Denmark; thro' honkčaven, hell-doomed, and breath'st defiance est Sweden, and frozen Lapland, rude and here, and scorn, where I reign king? and, churlish Finland, unprincipled Russia, and to enrage thee môre,-thy king, and lord 2" the wide-spread regions of the wandering The voice is circumflected on heaven, hell- Tartar; if hungry, dry, cold, wet, or sick, the women-have ever been friendly to me. doomed, king and thy, nearly an octave. Come, show me what thoul't d; woul't (so worthy to be called benevolence,) their and uniformly so; and to add to this virtue, weep? woul't fight? woul't fast? woul't tear actions have been performed in so free and thyself? I'll do't. Dost thou come here to kind a manner, that if I were dry, I drank whine? to outface me, with leaping in her the sweetest draught, and if hungry, ate the grave? be buried quick with her, and so will coarsest morsel, with a double relish. I; and if thou prate of mountains, let them throw MILLIONS of acres on us, till our ground, singeing her pate against the burning zone, make Ossa-like a wart. Nay, an thoul't mouthe, I'll rant as well as thoil. Anecdote. A clergyman, once traveling in a stage-coach, was abruptly asked by one of the passengers, if any of the heathens would go to heaven. "Sir," answered the clergyman, "I am not appointed judge of the world, and, consequently, cannot tell; but, if ever you get to heaven, you shall either find some em there, or a good reason why iney are not there."

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Too High or too Low. In pulpit eloquence, the grand difficulty is to give the subject all the dignity it so fully deserves, without attaching any importance to our selves. The christian minister cannot think too highly of his Master, or too humbly of himself. This is the secret art which captivates and improves an audience, and which all who see, will fancy they could imitate; while many whey, will not succeed, because they are not influenced by proper motives and do not use the right means.

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Varieties. 1. When Baron, the actor, came from hearing one of Massillon's sermons, he said to one of his comrades of the stage; here is an orator; we are only ac the sake of being clean; others, for the sake tors. 2. Some people--wash themselves for of appearing so. 3. Of all the pursuits, by which property is acquired, none is preferable to agriculture, none more productive, and none more worthy of a gentleman. 4. It is a maxim with unprincipled politicians, to destroy, where they cannot intimidate, nor persuade. 5. Good humor, and mental charms, are as much superior to external beauty, as mind is superior to matter. . Be wise, be prudent, be discreet, and temperate, in all things

Patriots have toile, and in their country's cause
Bled nobly, ar their deeds, as they deserve,
Receive oud recompense. We give in charge
Their names-to the sweet lyre. The historic mus
Proud of her treasure, marches with it-down
to latest times; and sculpture, in her turn,
Gives bond, in stone--and ever during brass
To guard them-and immortalize her trus

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Proverbs 376. INTONATIONS. The intonations are 1. A clear conscience fears no ao opposite to monotones, and mean the rise and cusation. 2. An open door will tempt a saint. 3 is the companion of success. fall of the voice, in its natural movements Confidence · through a sentence: they are demonstrated Cruelty to a woman is-the crime of a monster. 5. A smart reproof is better than smooth deceit. 6. A dd in music, and here, in elocution. In all common kinds of reading and speaking, the voice not trouble to the grief-worn heart. 7. Affectation should not generally rise and fall more than is at best a deformity. 8. Bear misfortunes with one note, in its passage from syllable to syl-patience and fortitude. 9. A good maxim is never lable, and from word to word: its movement out of season. 10. Ambition-never looks behind, 11. A wise man wants but little. 12. Knowledg will then be gentle, easy and flowing. But -makes no one happy. when the passion, or sentiment to be exhibited, is powerfully awakening or exciting, it may rise or fall several notes, according to the predominance of feeling.

Anecdote. A tragedy of Eschylus was once represented before the Athenians, in which it was said of one of the characters, "that he cared more to be just, than to appear 377. Our (6) SIGHT-is the most (4) perso." At these words, all eyes were instantly fect, and most (5) delightful — of all our turned upon Aristides, as the man who, of senses. (4). It fills the mind with the largest variety of (3) ideas; (5) converses with its all the Greeks, most merited that distinguish ed character: and ever after he received, by objects at the greatest (6) distance; and con-universal consent, the surname of―" The tinues the longest in (5) action, without being (4) tired-or (3) satiated, with its proper enjoyments. The (6) sense of (S) FEELING, can, indeed, give us the idea of (5) extension, (6) shape, and all other properties of matter, that are perceived by the (5) eye, except (4) colors. (3) At the same time-it is very much (5) straightened-and (4) confined in its operations, to the (3) number, (4) bulk, and (5) distance, of its peculiar objects.

378. When we read, or speak, without any feeling, the voice ranges between our first and fourth notes; when there is a moderate degree of feeling, and the subject somewhat interesting, it ranges between our second and sixth notes; when there is a high degree of feeling and interest, it ranges between our fourth and eighth notes; descending, however, to the third and first, in a cadence, or close of the effort. It is highly necessary to keep the voice afloat, and never let it run aground; that is, let the feeling and thought keep it on the proper pitches, and do not let it descend to the first, or ground-note, till the piece is completed; except in depressed monotony. Memorize the preceding, and talk it off in an easy, graceful and appropriate

Just."

Courtesy. St. Paul, addressing himself to christians of all grades and classes, even down to menial servants, exhorts them to be cour

teous. Courteousness-must mean, therefore, a

something, which is within the reach of all sorts of people; and, in its primary and best sense, is exactly such a behavior, as spontaneously springs from a heart, warm with benevolence, and unwilling to give needless pain, or uneasiness to a fellow-being. We have no more right, wantonly or carelessly to wound the mind, than to wound the body of a fellow-being; and, in many instances, the former-is the more cruel of the two.

Varieties. 1. Some start in life, without

any leading object at all; some, with a low aim, and some, with a high one; and just in proportion to the elevation at which they aim, will generally be their success. 2. Guard against fraud, and imposition; and forego some advantages, rather than gain them at a risk, that cannot be ascertained. 3. In the determination of doubtful and intricate cases, the nicest discrimination, and great solidity instinctive expectation of finding nature of judgment, are required. 4. We have an everywhere the same,-always consistent, Abstract Question. Which is more pro-and true to herself; but whence this expecbable, that our judgment, in respect to exter-tation? 5. Is there not something in the nal phenomena, has been warped, by compar-native air of true freedom, to alter, expand, ing their operations with those of the mind; or, that our metaphysical mistakes have been occasioned, by forming a false analogy between its internal operations, and outward appearances?

manner.

The midnight moon-serenely smiles
O'er nature's soft repose;
No towering cloud obscures the sky,
No ruffling tempest blows.
Now, every passion-sinks to rest;
The throbbing heart lies still;

And varying schemes of life-no more
Distract the laboring will.

and improve the external form, as well as the internal? 6. Is not affluence-a snare, and poverty, a temptation? 7. Man is a true epitome of the spiritual world, or world of mind; and to know himself, is the perfection of wisdom.

CURIOSITY.

It came from Heaven,-it reign'd in Eden's shades,
It roves on earth-and every walk invades:
Childhood-and age-alike its influence own,
It haunts the beggar's nook, the monarch's throne'
Hangs o'er the cradle, leans above the bier,
Gazed on old Babel's tower,and lingers here

379. INTONATIONS AND MELODY OF SPEECH. By the first-is meant the movement of the voice through the different notes or the scale, AS-cending and DE-Scending, with an appropriate and agreeable variety of sounds; by the second, an agreeable succession of sounds, either in speech or song A dull repetition of words or sounds, on nearly the same pitch, is very grating to the ear, and disgusting to correct taste; and yet it is one of the most common faults of the bar, the senate and pulpit; indeed, in every pace where there is public speaking: which is the melancholy result of the usual course of teaching children to read.

Laconics. 1. By minding our own business, we shall be more useful, more benevolent, more respected, and ten times happier. 2. That stu dent will live miserably, who lies down, like a camel, under his burden. 3. Remember, while you live, it is by looks-that men deceive. 4. A indeed the wisest foe. 5. He, who confides in a foolish friend may cause more woe, Than could person of no honor, may consider himself very tion of mankind is such, that we must not believe lucky, if he is not a sufferer by it. 6. The condievery smooth speech-the cover of a kind inten tion. 7. Who is wise? He who learns from every one. 8. Who is rich? He, who is contented. 9. Nothing is so dumb--as deep emotion. 10. Where there is much mystery, there is generally much 380. EXAMPLES PARTIALLY EXHIBITED. ignorance. 11. Catch not soon at offence. 12. 1 (5) Seest thou a man (5) diligent in his (6) bu-Whoso loseth his spirits, loseth all. siness? (5) He shall stand before (4) kings, (3) he shall not stand before (5) mean men. 2. (3) O swear not by the (6) moon, the (5) inconstant (4) moon, (3) that monthly (5) changes in its circled (3) orb. 3. Said Mr. Pitt, to his aged accuser, in debate, (4) "But (6) youth, it seems, is not my (5) only (3) crime, (4) I have been accused of (5) acting (6) a (8) theatrical part." 4. (5) Standing on the ascent of the (6) past, we survey the (5) present, and (4) extend our views into (3) futurity. 5. (5) No one-will ever be the (4) happier, for (5) talents, or (4) riches, (3) unless he makes a right (3) use of them. 6. (5) Truths-have (4) life in them; and the (6) effect of that life is (3) unceasing expansion. 7. (6) He, who loves the (5) Lord, with all his (4) heart, and his neighbor as (4) himself, needs no (5) compass, or (4) helm to steer his (3) course; because (5) truth and (4) love are his (3) wind and (2) tide. N. B. The inflections, circumflexes, &c., commence with the accented vowel, which is supposed to be on the note indicated by the preceding figure.

381. PROMISCUOUS EXAMPLES WITHOUT NOTATION. The predominant characteristic of the female mind is affection: and that of the male mind is thought: tho' both have affection and thought; but disparity—does not imply inferiority. The sexes are intended for different spheres of life, and are created in conformity to their destination, by Him, who bids the oak-brave the fury of the tempest, and the Alpine flower-lean its cheek on the bosom of eternal snow.

Abstract Question. Is not that propensity of the human mind, which seeks for a medium of communication, between two physical phenomena, to be traced to the fact, that every admitted truth, is derived from a medium of knowledge; and that there is a connection among all intellectual phenomena; so much so, that we cannot conceive a new idea, without a medium of communica ion !

Anecdote. Choice of a Husband. An Athenian, who was hesitating, whether to give his daughter in marriage to a man of worth with a small fortune, or to a rich man, who had no other recommendation, went to consult Themistocles on the subject. "I would bestow my daughter," said Themistocles, "upon a man without money, rather than upon money without a man."

True Philosophy-consists in doing all the good that we can, in learning all the good we can, in teaching to others all the good we can, in bearing, to the best of our ability, the various ills of life, and in enjoying, with gratitude, every honest pleasurethat comes in our way.

Varieties. 1. Should not our intentions, as well as cur actions-be good? 2. True love-is of slow growth, mutual and reciprocal, and founded on esteem. 3. Graces, and accomplishments—are too often designed for beaux-caching, and coquetry. 4. There is time for all things. 5. An individual-inclined to magnify every good, and minify every evil-must be a pleasing companion, or partner-for life,-whether male or female. 6. Knowledge-is not wisdom; it is only the raw material, from which the beautiful fabric of wisdom is produced; there fore, let us not spend our days in gathering materials, and live, and die, without a shelter. 7. Every evil-has its limit; which, when passed, plunges the wicked into misery. 8. One thief in the house, is more to be dreaded than ten-in the street. 9. The more haste, generally the worst speed. 10. The moral government, under which we live, is a kingdom of uses; and whatever we pos sess, is given us for use; and with it, the opportunity and power of using it.

Thou art, O God, the life and light
Of all this wondrous world we see,
Its glow by day, its smile by night,

Are but reflections-caught from thee;
Where'er we turn, thy glories shine,
And all things fair and bright are thire.