208. The question is often asked-which Proverbs. 1. Show me a liar, and I will receives the accent, the vowel or the conso- show you a thief. 2. The best mode of instrucnant? The reply is, sometimes one, and at tion is-to practice what we teach. 3. Vain gloothers, 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 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; He who preaches war, is the devil's chaplain. and is imparted to s and m, terminating on 7. You will never have a friend, if you must 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 syllables, and yet there are no consonants. Let us beware of wrong guides as well as blind

ones.

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 accented ones. The dem-o-CRAT-ic con-ver-sa-tion re-spect-ing the ti-A-ra was het-e-ro-GE-ne-us 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-Pнo-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 in 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.

Anecdote. An Unwelcome Visitor. A person, who often intruded himself in a reading-room and library, to which he was not a 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 became a patron.

HORACE, a celebrated Roman poet, relates, that a countryman, who wanted to pass a 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.

3.

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 falsity, flowing from evil.

There's quiet-in the deep :-
Above, let tides-and tempests rave,
And earth-born whirlwinds-wake the wave;
Above, 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-tnat yells above!
There's quiet in the deep!

Proverbs. 1. Our best security consists in innocence, and the cheering influence of approving conscience. 2. Tardiness and precipitation are extremes equally to be avoided. brave may fall, but never yield. 4. Books alone

3. The

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, their proper sounds; especially, fame-is often a common liar. 6. Words-are 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. 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

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.

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-voyed 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 precivailed 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 your accent be well marked and sustained; then your delivery will be brilliant, sprightly and effective.

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Anecdote. Undergoing a great hard-
ship. During a trial in Court, where judge
Parsons presided, a lawyer desired to know
what a witness meant by keel-hauling.
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 friendship; friendship-ripenend 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 leaf
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 light
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.

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 ed 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

be wrong.

9. Undutiful children-make wretch

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; hence, 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; be214. He des-cants upon the des-cant of cause that is to excel ourselves; it is pleasthe preacher, who de-serts his post, and goes ant to mortify and subdue our lusts, because into the des-ert, to live on spicy des-serts. that is victory;-it is pleasant to command I will di-gest the di-gest, although I dis-cord our appetites and passions, and to keep them every thing like dis-cord; I will also dis- in due order, within the bounds of reason and count the note for a reasonable dis-count, be- religion,-because-that is empire. cause he asked me down-right, in a downright manner.

Varieties. 1. Are Rail-Roads and Canals, a benefit to the country? 2. He, who is slowest in making a promise, is generally the most faithful in performing it. 3. When a teacher is to be hired, there is generally a terrible pressure in the money market. 4. Un-educated mind is ed-ucated vice. 5. They, who love flattery, are in a fair way to repent of their weakness; yet how few are

215. Education means the development, perfection, and proper use of the body and mind it relates to the training and guardianship of youth, from infancy to mature age -to the influencing of the character and prospects, not only of individuals, but of nations. The highest powers and noblest sentiments of our nature might remain for-proof against its attacks. 6. If others attribever dormant, were they not developed and matured by the instruction and example of the wise and good. In a still wider sense, education may mean the whole training of 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 life and immortality.

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 lis tened 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 from becoming perfect in this essential requisite.

What-cannot patience do?

A great design-is seldom match'd at 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.

ute more to us than is our due, they are either designing or mistaken; and, if they allow us less, they are envious or ignorant; and, in both cases should be disregarded.

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

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,-
Ah! 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 had 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 smile from the west,
From her own lov'd island of sorrow.

216. A too un-frequent occurrence of ac- Proverbs. 1. Want of punctuality is a specent, 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- with us during life. 5. Our best friends are those, and bad habits, formed during youth, generally go nouncing such words, be particular to concentrate the voice, strongly, on the accented who tell us our faults, and teach us to correct them. 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 who read the most, that know the most; but, those 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-pli- never 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. Dyscheme 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 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.

220. There are words, as we have seen, Proverbs. 1. Be punctual-in all your apthat 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. feareth God, and worketh righteousness, is Learn to practice self-denial, when it will promote accepted of him." But instead of reading it the happiness of others. 9. Kindly and faithfully as contained in the Bible, he perverted it, by faults. 10. Be accurate in every thing. 11. No remind your friends and companions, of their saying: "He that feareth God, and worketh righteousness, is ex-cepted of him:" that is left out; excluded.