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

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, then depends on well to hear. 5. He who is wicked and o receive the accent, but principally the in the country, will be wicked in the town. 6. o; in pre-sume, the accent is mostly on u; 7. You will never have a friend, if you must He who preaches war, is the devil's chaplain. and is imparted to s and m, terminating on the m. Although this fact is perfectly obvi- have one without failings. 8. A bad man in office, is a public calamity. 9. That war only is ous, yet one book that purports to have pass-just, which is necessary. 10. The worst of law ed through seven editions, insists that vowels is, that one suit breeds twenty. 11. Be not ruinare never accented. I would ask that author, ed by your neglect. 12. Ignorance is a misfortune what letter receives the accent of the proper name A-i in the Bible, since it has two syllaAn Unwelcome Visitor. A bles, 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.

Anecdote.

subscriber, had his pet dog turned out by the crusty old sexton; who gave him a kick, saying-" you are not a subscriber at any rate." The intruder took the hint; and never appeared again in the establishment, till he be

209. Half accented vowel sounds. There is an inferior, or half accent, on certain words of three or more syllables, which should be observed; and, although given distinctly, must be kept within the vanish of the accent-came a patron. ed 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 hyp-O-CHON-dria is rec-om-MEN-da-to-ry of super-a-BUN-dant prod-i-GAL-i-ty: the in-compre-HEN-si-ble plen-i-po-TEN-ti-a-ry is an ampli-fi-ca-tion of hy-dro-PHо-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.

210. The mere mention of Oratory, reminds us 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 modrn 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 emembrance-dear.

river, stood loitering on the banks of it, in the foolish expectation, that a current so rapid 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.

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Varieties. 1. Has the invention of gunpowder 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, flowing from evil.

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

And earth-born whirlwinds-wake the wave;
Above, let care-and fear contend
With rin 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!

3. The

211. Unaccented Vowels. There is great Proverbs. 1. Our best security consists in beauty in pronunciation, where each letter, innocence, and the cheering influence of approvthat is not silent, tells upon the ear its true ing conscience. 2. Tardiness and precipitation character, and all contribute to produce the are extremes equally to be avoided. desired effect: hence, the great necessity of brave may fall, but never yield. 4. Books alone giving to all letters, syllables, and words, can never teach the use of books. 5. Common 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 heav-en! 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.

Woman. What a consoler is woman! None but her presence can so win a man from his sorrow, make placid the knit brow, and wreathe the stern lip into a smile. The

the anxious statesman-smiles himself back to free-hearted youth beside her; and the still and shaded countenance of care-brightens beneath her influence, as the closed flower blooms in the sunshine.

212. A con-vert is one, who is con-vert-ed from one side to another, and a con-vict is one who has been con-vic-ted of some crime. The con-voy con-royed the king to his throne, and placed a cor-o-nal on his co-ro-nal brow. I will coun-ter-bal-ance that coun-ter-bal-ance, and coun-ter-buff the enemy's coun-ter-buff. They will coun-ter-charge the coun-ter-charge on England, and coun-ter-charm the broker's coun-ter-charm, while we coun-ter-check the private's coun-ter-check. The general counter-mands his officer's coun-ter-mand, as we coun-ter-march our coun-ter-march. We will coun-ter-plot your coun-ter-plots, and coun-ter-mine your coun-ter-mines. He counter-poised their coun-ter-poise, and coun-ter-Deliberate with caution, and act with preci vailed their coun-ter-vail.

Notes. 1. Different words, as well as the same words, may be accented on different vowels, according to the object contemplated; thus-vi-brate, pro-pose, brig-ade, hus-band, au-gust, au-gust, com-pound. 2. The accent is generally on the root, or theme of the word; but sometimes on the subordinate part. 3. In reading poetry, the accent may be different from what it would be in prose, for the sake of the melody of the verse. 4. Remember, vowels must be prolonged on their radical parts, not on their vanishing movements. 5. Observe how lively, varied and interesting a passage is, when pronounced with proper accentual force; and see how insipid and monotonous without it. 6. Always let vour accent be well marked and sustained; then your delivery will be brilliant, sprightly and effective.

Anecdote. Undergoing a great hardship. During a trial in Court, where judge Parsons presided, a lawyer desired to know what a witness meant by keel-hauling. "Do you not know?" replied the judge; "he means that it is undergoing a great hard ship, to be sure!"

Fare thee well! the ship is ready,
And the breeze-is fresh and steady.
Hands are fast the anchor weighing;
High in air-the streamer's playing.
Spread the sails—the waves are swelling
Proudly round thy buoyant dwelling;
Fare thee well! and when at sea,
Think of those who sigh for thee.
Acquaintance grew; the acquaintance they improved
To friendshap; friendship-ripenead into love.

Varieties. 1. What is truth? Heaven and earth, are interested in this momentous question. 2. Flee from sloth; for the indolence of the soul, is the decay of the body. 3. Eloquence is of two kinds,-that of the heart which is called divine; and that of the head, which is made up of conceit and sophistry. 4. It is no small grief to one's good nature, to try his friends. 5. Talk not of the love that outlives adversity; the love, that remains with it, is a thousand times more rare. 6

sion; yield with grace, and oppose with
firmness. 7. The internal man is formed in
the body, as a tree in the ground, or a seed in
the fruit.

AUTUMN EVENING.
Behold-the western evening light!
It melts in deepening gloom;
So calmly-Christians sink away,
Descending to the tomb.

The winds-breathe low, the withering loaf
Scarce whispers-from the tree;
So gently-flows the parting breath,
When good men-cease to be.
How beautiful-on all the hills,
The crimson light is shed!
"Tis like the peace-the Christian gives
To mourners-round his bed.
How mildly-on the wandering cloud,
The sunset beam-is cast!

"Tis like the memory-left behind,

When loved ones-breathe their last.
And now, above the dews of night,
The yellow star-appears;
So-faith springs in the heart of those,
Whose eyes are bathed in tears.
But soon-the morning's happier ligh
Its glory shall restore;

And eyelids, that are sealed in death
Shall wake-to close no more.
True religion-

Is always mild, propitious, and humane,
Plays not the tyrant, plants no faith in blood;
But stoops to succor, polish, and redress,
And builds her grandeur-on the public good

213. A too frequent recurrence of accent- Proverbs. 1. Make provision for want in ed vowels, occasions a heavy utterance, intime of plenty. 2 Live and let live-is a good consequence of the almost continual succes- motto. 3. Of all flatterers, self-love is the sion of vocal efforts: it is seen and felt in greatest. 4. Perspicuity is inseparable from elowords, particularly the monosyllables, and in quence. 5. Restraint from ill is the best kind of are inseparable sentences, or members of sentences, and is the freedom. 6. Sin and sorrow cause of the slow rate in the movement of the companions. 7. Speech is the gift of all; thought voice. Exs. "And ten low words oft creep in of but few. 8. That which opposes right, must be wrong. 9. Undutiful children-make wretchone dull line. O'er hills, o'er dales, o'er crags, ed parents. 10. No one can tell how much he can o'er rocks, they go. Up the high hill he heaves accomplish, till he tries. 11. The hand of the a huge round stone." Whenever accent oc- diligent maketh rich. 12. Ill got―ill spent. curs frequently, there is always a predomiAnecdote. Dangerous Biling. Dioge nance 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 pleas ant 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 discoune note for a reasonable dis-count, be- religion,-because-that is empire. cause he asked me down-right, in a downright manner.

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Varieties. 1. Are Rail-Roads 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: 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 of 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 matured 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 in-soul, and we are tried every moment in all tercourse with men, "by the spirits of the we will, think, do, hear, or say. just made perfect"-by instruction from the and the training the whole man for iife and immortality.

WORD,

Notes.

1. It would be extremely difficult, considering the partially developed and cultivated state of the voice, ear, and language, 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 the 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 one can become a correct reader, or speaker; and whatever other defects one may have, if he possess this excellence, he will be listened to with pleasure and profit: there is something very attrac tive and winning, in a clear, distinct and correct enunciation, which delights and captivates the soul. Let no one excuse himself from becoming perfect in this essential requisite.

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CURRAN'S DAUGHTER-EMMET'S 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-awaking,--
Ab! little they think, who delight in her strains,
How the heart of the minstrel-is breaking.
He had liv'd-for his love-for his country-he died
They were all-that to life bad intwin'd him-
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 anile from the wuf,
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

Proverbs. 1. Want of punctuality is a species of falsehood. 2. Youth-is the best season for improvement. 3. No confidence can be placed in those, who are in the habit of telling lies. 4. Good, and bad habits, formed during youth, generally go with us during life. 5. Our best friends are those,

who tell us our faults, and teach us to correct them.

who read the most, that know the most; but, those

216. A too m-frequent occurrence of actent, produces indistinctness; because of the rapidity with which the unaccented sounds must be pronounced; depending, as they do, on the radical or accented vowels: in pronouncing such words, be particular to concentrate the voice, strongly, on the accented vowels; and that will give you sufficient im-6. A kind word, or even a kind look, often affords pelling power, to carry you easily through great comfort to the afflicted. 7. "Tis not those the word. Ex. His dis-in-ter-est-ed-ness and who reflect and practice the most. 8. The sun-is in-tel-li-gi-bil-i-ty are ab-so-lute-ly in-ex-plinever the worse for shining on a dunghill. 9. True ca-ble; I un-hes-i-ta-ting-ly say, that the un-valor-is fire; bullying-is smoke. 10. Wealth is rea-son-a-ble-ness of that tri-per-son-al-ist's not his, who gets it; but his who enjoys it. 11. Dy. scheme is an ir-ref-ra-ga-ble proof of lat-i-tu- ing-is as natural as living. 12. All covet—all lose. di-na-ri-an-ism; he spoke com-mu-ni-ca-tively of his in-dis-so-lu-ble stor-en-li-ness, which he, hi-c-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.

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

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

Known by our Fruits. A man-is known 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-it.

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 inter-uttering their crude conceptions. change 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.

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 tatug 219. Laughing Scientifically. The fol- tongue--are two very common evils. 3. The lowing suggestions are given for the forma- bones of birds are hollow, and filled with air, tion of laughing glee clubs; in the hope that instead of marrow; hence their power of this remarkably healthful and anti-melan- making sound. 4. Unprofitable speech-is like choly exercise, may aid in accomplishing its the cypress, which is great and tall, yet bears very beneficial effects in old and young, male no fruit. 5. Nature, in too many instances, and female. Let a number of persons, say is pushed from her throne; the world having six, or eight, form a circle, sitting, or stand-lost its relish for her truth and purity. 6. ing, erectly, with the shoulders thrown back, and the leader 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, Eh,) 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 cures are all in rapture drown'd,
In every pulse--new pleasures beat.

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 scarce
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 alors
On that, which doth appal the soul, and past
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 punctual-in all your ap that are spell alike, but pronounced different- pointments, and honest-in all your dealings. 2. ly, by changing the seat of accent: because the meaning is different: and there are words, spelt nearly alike, and pronounced by some alike, though incorrectly; and the consequence often is, a complete perversion of the sense. A minister took for his text, the following very comprehensive words; "He that feareth God, and worketh righteousness, is accepted of him." But instead of reading it as contained in the Bible, he perverted it, by saying: "He that feareth God, and worketh righteousness, is ex-cepted of him:" that is left out; excluded.

221. Practice on the following, and similar words, and distinguish the vowel sounds by their appropriate pronunciation. The abo-li-tion move-ment is ac-cept-ed by some, and ex-cept-ed by others. 2. Being con-fident of his con-fi-dant, the per-son-age worked the fi-na-ry, by the par-son-age of his fi-na-ry. 3. The rad-ish pen-dant, looking red-ish, was pen-dent in the nose of the bar-on whose lands were bar-ren. 4. His sal-a-ry was cel-e-ry, because he lived under the cap-i-tol in the cap-i-tal of the state, oppo-site the office that was ap-po-site to his purpose.

222. Telling Stories. Who has not observed the intense interest, manifested by children, in hearing one another tell stories? They will sit up till midnight, without being sleepy; and are generally driven to their homes, or their bed. How readily they remember, and relate interesting stories to their companions, days, weeks, and months, and even years, after first hearing them: the reason is, they not only see and understand these tales, but feel them intensely; and hence, they easily get them by heart, as it is called. Why have not teachers long since taken a hint of the mode, in which to communicate all the varieties of scientific, and useful knowledge to their pupils! Let them take turns in telling stories after their teachers; and if their exercises are judiciously managed, as they may be, they will be found exceedingly amusing, and promotive of a very rapid development of mind.

Anecdote. Double Meaning. An illiterate personage, who always volunteered-to go round with his hat, was suspected of sparing his own pocket. Overhearing, one day, a remark to that effect, he made the following reply: "Other gentlemen puts down what they think proper, and so do I. Charity's a private concern, and what I give is nothing to nobody."

Dost thou know the fate of soldiers?
They're but ambition's tools-to cut a way
To her unlawful ends; and when they're worn,
Hacked, heron-with constant service, thrown aside,
To rust-ir peace, or rot-in hospitals.

Always live so that the world may be the better, for your living in it. 3. Never make sport of an insane, or intoxicated person. 4. Let the law of kindness-be ever on your tongue. 5. In conversation, seek out acceptable words. 6. Never require favors, but ask for them. 7. Avoid doing things, that are calculated to excite attention. 8. Learn to practice self-denial, when it will promote the happiness of others. 9. Kindly and faithfully remind your friends and companions, of their faults. 10. Be accurate in every thing. 11. No rose without a thorn. 12. Pride-will have a fall.

Discovery of Glass. Pliny informs us, that the art of making glass-was accidentally discovered by some merchants, who were traveling with nitre, and stopped near a river, issuing from Mount Carmel. Not find ing anything to rest their kettles on, they used some pieces of nitre for that purpose The nitre gradually dissolving by the heat, mixed with the sand, and a transparent matter flowed, which was in fact glass. It is certain that we are often more indebted to apparent chance, than genius-for many of the most valuable discoveries: therefore every one should keep his eyes and ears open,—his thoughts and feelings awake and active.

it a disgrace-to work for his living? 2. InVarieties. 1. Why should any one think vestigate every subject, with which you be thoroughly. 3. "I'll try," is a plant, that come acquainted, until you understand it would flourish in the frigid zone; “I can't,” would be barren any where. 4. Never con, demn another, for not knowing what you have just learned; or perhaps do not clearly understand. 5. No tongue can tell, or intellect perceive, the full import of the word divine wardrobe, containing garments for all 6. The true christian religion-is a kinds and orders of wearers. 7. As the soul advances in true resignation of its own will, to the will of God, every principle and facul ty of mind becomes sanctified, even down into the life of the senses.

HOME.

Weep not, that Time Is passing on,-it will-ere long, reveal

A brighter era to the nations. Hark!
Along the vales--and mountains of the earth
Like the swift rush-of subterranean streams ;
There is a deep, portentous murmuring,
Or like the mingled sounds of earth and air,
When the fierce Tempest, with sonorous wing,
Heaves his deep folds upon the rushing winds,
And hurries onward-with his night of clouds
Against the eternal mountains. Tis the voice
Of infant Freedom,—and her stirring call
Is heard-and answered-in a thousand tones,
From every hill-top of her Western home,-
And lo, it breaks across old Ocean's flood,-[shont
And "Freedom! FREEDOM!" is the answering
Of nations, starting from the spell of years

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