housewife's store, the pride of the matron, is laid up with fragrant herbs. 3. The rich, softened by prosperity, pity the poor; the poor, disciplined into order, respect the rich. 4. He had, with his own hands, assisted by three sons, who even in boyhood were happy to work with their father in the fields, ploughed, sowed, and reaped his often scanty harvest.-Or: Assisted by three sons, who, even in boyhood, were happy to work in the fields, with their father, he had, with his own hands, ploughed, sowed, and reaped his often scanty harvest. Lesson 63.-p. 33. Transposition of Clauses. 1. When April and May reign in sweet vicissitude, I perceive my whole system excited by the potent stimulus of sunshine, and, like Horace, I give care to the winds. 2. An old clock that had stood in a farmer's kitchen for fifty years without giving its owner any cause of complaint, suddenly stopped, early one summer morning, before the family was stirring.-Or: Early one summer morning, before the family was stirring, an old clock, that, for fifty years, had stood in a farmer's kitchen, without giving its owner any cause of complaint, suddenly stopped. 3. As the postboy drove furiously along the road, and the threatening clouds obscured the moon, suddenly I heard a lamentable sound. 4. I am fully convinced, from the result of my own personal observation, that, formerly, there has been a population much more numerous than at present exists here. — Or: From the result of my own personal observation, I am fully convinced that, formerly, there has been a population here, much more numerous than at present exists. 1. Leaving it entirely to the imagination to descend further into the depths of time, we can, from the ages of the trees on them, and from other data, trace these remains of Indian workmanship, beyond six hundred years back. 2. A dish, supposed to be made of emerald, has been preserved for upwards of six hundred years, in the treasury belonging to the cathedral in this city.-Or: A dish, supposed to be made of emerald, has, for six hundred years, been preserved in the treasury belonging to the cathedral in this city. 3. After having visited London, we returned, contented and thankful, to our retired and peaceful habitation. 4. When the Romans were pressed with a foreign enemy, the women, to assist the government, voluntarily contributed all their rings and jewels. Innocence is better than repentance. No life is pleasing. to God, but that which is useful to mankind. Adversity borrows its sharpest sting from our impatience. The great art is the art of living, and the chief science the science of being happy. The transient day of sinful pleasure is followed by a dark and tempestuous night of sorrow. Never leave that to be done the next hour, which may properly be done now; nor dare to put off till to-morrow, the business which you may as well begin to-day. Young persons should be early introduced to an acquaintance with Polite Literature, in order to exercise their imagination and form their taste. Selections from the best writers may at first be of use, in directing their attention to such passages as are most likely to make a strong impression upon the fancy, and best worth being committed to memory. But, it should be recollected, that such selections are intended to excite, not to satisfy, juvenile curiosity. Prosperity gains friends, and adversity tries them. No knowledge can be attained without study. If you would be free from sin, avoid temptation. They who have nothing to give can often afford relief to others, by imparting what they feel. Lesson 66.-p. 35. Insertion of the Period. Archimedes, of Syracuse, was celebrated for his skill in mathematics and mechanics. Terence was a highly celebrated dramatic Latin writer, and lived in the second century before Christ. Robert, Lord Clive, Baron of Plassey, born in Shropshire, 1725, died 1774; was a celebrated English general in the service of the East India Company. By his valour and conduct he secured to the India Company a vast accession of territory. Clive's laurels are unfading. After the well-fought battle of Plassey, he was created a peer. And, from the Mogul, he received a grant of lands worth 27,000l. a year. Sir Isaac Newton, the prince of philosophers, was born in Lincolnshire, 1642, died 1726. He made great discoveries in astronomy, optics, and mathematics. His chief publications were, his Principia, Optics, and his Algebraical Lectures. Sir Isaac's private character was truly amiable, modest, and unassuming. He seemed ignorant that his genius raised him far beyond those who are generally classed as learned men. SECTION VII. EXERCISES ON CAPITAL LETTERS. Lesson 67.-p. 35. This Lesson, consisting of Questions, can readily be answered by a reference to the text. Truth is the basis of every virtue. It is the voice of reason. Let its precepts be religiously obeyed. Never transgress its limits. Every deviation from truth is criminal. Let your words be ingenuous. Sincerity possesses the most powerful charm. Its path is security and peace. Which now of these three was neighbour to him that fell among thieves? He that showed mercy to him. Can you forgive me, and be still my friend? As firmly as I have ever been. Hear me, O Lord! for thy loving kindness is great! Fathers! Senators! of Rome! The Arbiters of nations! To you I fly for refuge. To purchase heav'n, has gold the power? Lesson 69.-p. 37. Capital Letters, concluded. An ancient heathen king being asked, what things he thought most proper for boys to learn, answered, “Those which they ought to practise, when they come to be men." A wiser than this heathen monarch has taught the same sentiment; "Train up a child in the way he should go, and, when he is old, he will not depart from it." We left home on Tuesday morning, arrived in London on My right there is none to dispute; That sages have seen in thy face? Or all that this earth can afford. Nor smil'd when a sabbath appear'd. |