brothers; and he appears to be the happiest man: but some degree of trouble is all men's portion. Though remorse sleep sometimes during prosperity, it will awake surely in adversity. It is an invariable law to our present condition, that every pleasure that are pursued to excess, convert themselves into poison. I cannot yield to such dishonorable conduct, neither at the present moment of difficulty, nor I trust under no circumstance whatever. Themistocles concealed the enterprises of Pausanias, either thinking it base to betray the secrets trusted to his confidence, or imagined it impossible for such dangerous and illconcerted schemes to take effect. Pericles gained such an ascendant over the minds of the Athenians, that he might be said to attain a monarchical power in Athens. Christ did applaud the liberality of the poor widow, who he had seen casting her two mites in the treasury. A multiplicity of little kind offices, in persons frequently conversant with each other, is the bands of society and friendship. To do good to them that hate us, and on no occasion to seek revenge, is the duty of a Christian. If a man profess a regard for the duties of religion, and neglect that of morality, that man's religion is vain. Affluence might give us respect, in the eyes of the vulgar, but will not recommend us to the wise and good. The polite, accomplished libertine, is but miserable amidst all his pleasures: the rude inhabitant of Lapland is happier than him. The cheerful and the gay, when warmed by pleasure and by mirth, lose that sobriety and that self-denial which is essential to the support of virtue. There were, in the metropolis, much to amuse them as well as many things to excite disgust. How much is real virtue and merit exposed to suffer the hardships of a stormy life! This is one of the duties which requires peculiar circumspection. More complete happiness than that I have described, seldom falls to the lot of mortals. Whence have there arose such a great variety of opinions and tenets in religion? Its stature is less than that of a man; but its strength and agility much greater. They that honor me, them will I honor. He summonses me to attend, and I must summons the others. Then did the officer lay hold of him, and executed him immediately. Who is that whom I saw you introduce, and present him to the duke? I offer observations that a long and checkered pilgrimage have enabled me to make-on man. Every church and sect of people have a set of opinions peculiar to themselves. May thou, as well as me, be meek, patient, and forgiving. These men were under high obligations to have adhered to their friend in every situation of life. After I visited Europe, I returned to America. Their example, their influence, their fortune, every talent they possess, dispenses blessings on all around them. When a string of such sentences succeed one another, the effect is disagreeable. I have lately been in Gibraltar, and have seen the commander-in-chief. Propriety of pronunciation, is the giving to every word the sound which the politest usage of the language appropriates to it. The book is printed very neat, and on a fine wove paper. The fables of the ancients are many of them highly instructive. He resembles one of those solitary animals that has been forced from its forest to gratify human curiosity. There is not, nor ought not to be, such a thing as constructive treason. He is a new-created knight, and his dignity sits awkward on him. Hatred or revenge are things deserving of censure, wherever they are found to exist. If you please to employ your thoughts on that subject, you would easily conceive our miserable condition. Those two authors have each of them their merit. James was resolved to not indulge himself in such a cruel amusement. The not attending to this rule, is the source of a very common error. Calumny and detraction are sparks, which if you do not blow, they will go out themselves. Clelia is a very vain woman, whom if we do not flatter she will be disgusted. That celebrated work was nearly ten years published, before its importance was at all understood. Ambition is so insatiable, that it will make any sacrifices to attain its objects. A great mass of rocks thrown together by the hand of nature, with wildness and confusion, strike the mind with more grandeur than if they were adjusted to one another with the accuratest symmetry. He showed a spirit of forgiveness, and a magnanimity, that does honor to human nature. They that honor me, I will honor; and them that despise me, shall be lightly esteemed. Reason's whole pleasure, all the joys of sense, When Lies in three words-health, peace, and competence. Having thus began to throw off the restraints of reason, he was soon hurried into deplorable excesses. These arts have enlightened, and will enlighten, every person who shall attentively study them. we succeed in our plans, its not to be attributed always to ourselves; the aid of others often promote the end, and claim our acknowledg ment. Their intentions were good; but wanting prudence, they mist the mark for which they aimed. I have not, nor shall not consent to a proposal so unjust. We have subjected ourselves to much expense, that thou may be well educated. This treaty was made at earl Moreton the governor's castle. Be especially careful, that thou givest no offence to the aged or helpless. The business was no sooner opened, but it was cordially acquiesced in. As to his general conduct, he deserved punishment as much, or more than his companion. He left a son of a singular character, and behaved so ill that he was put in prison. If he does but approve my endeavors, it will be an ample reward. I beg the favor of your acceptance of a copy of a view of the manufactories of the West Riding of the county of York. I intended to have written the letter, before he urged me to it; and, therefore, he has not all the merit of it. All the power of ridicule, aided by the desertion of friends, and the diminution of his estate, were not able to shake his principles. In his conduct was treachery, and in his words, faithless professions. Though the measure be mysterious, it is worthy of attention. Be solicitous to aid such deserving persons, who appear to be destitute of friends. Ignorance, or the want of light, produce sensuality, covetousness, and those violent contests with others about trifles, which occasions so much misery and crimes in the world. He will one day reap the reward of his labor, if he is diligent and attentive. Till that period comes, let him be contented and patient. To the resolutions which we have, upon due consideration, once adopted as rules of conduct, let us adhere firmly. He has little more of the great man besides the title. Though he was my superior in knowledge, he would not have thence a right to impose his sentiments. That picture of the emperor's, is a very exact resemblance of him. How happy are the virtuous, who can rest on the protection of the powerful Arm who made the earth and the heavens! Prosperity and adversity may be improved equally; both the one and the other proceeds from the same Author. He acted conformable with his instructions, and cannot be censured justly. The orators did not forget to enlarge themselves on so popular a subject. The language of Divine Providence to all human agents, is, Hitherto shalt thou come, and no farther." Idle persons imagine, howsoever deficient they be in point of duty, they consult at least their : own satisfaction. Good as the cause is, it is one from which numbers are deserted. The man is prudent which speaks little. He acted independent of foreign assistance. Every thing that we here enjoy, change, decay, and come to an end. All float on the surface of the river, which is running to a boundless ocean, with a swift current. The winter has not been as severe as we expected it to have been. Temperance, more than medicines, are the proper means of curing many diseases. They understand the practical part better than him; but he is much better acquainted with the theory than them. When we have once drawn the line, by intelligence and precision, between our duty and sin, the line we ought on no occasion to transgress. All those distinguished by extraordinary talents, have extraordinary duties to perform. No person could speak stronger on this subject, nor behave nobler, than our young advocate for the cause of toleration. His conduct was so provoking, that many will condemn him, and a few will pity him. The people's happiness is the statesman's honor. We are in a perilous situation on one side, and the other, dangers meet us; and each extreme shall be pernicious to virtue. Several pictures of the Sardinian king were transmitted to France. When I last saw him, he had grown considerably. If we consult the improvement of mind, or the health of body, it is well known, exercise is the great instrument for promoting both. If it were them who acted so ungratefully, they are doubly in fault. Whether virtue promotes our interest or no, we must adhere to her dictates. We should be studious to avoid too much indulgence, as well as restraint, in our management of children. No human happiness is so complete, as does not contain some imperfection. His father cannot hope for this success, unless his son gives better proofs of genius, or applies himself with indefatigable labor. The house framed a remonstrance, where they spoke with great freedom of the king's prerogative. The conduct which has been mentioned, is one of those artifices which seduces men most easily, under appearance of benevolence. This is the person who we are so much obliged to, and who we expected to have seen, when the favor was conferred. He is a person of great property, but does not possess the esteem of his neighbors. They were solicitous to ingratiate with those who it was dishonorable to favor. The great diversity which takes place among men, is not owing to a distinction that nature made in their original powers, as much as to the superior diligence, with which some have improved those powers beyond others. While we are unoccupied in what is good, evil is at hand continually. Not a creature is there that moves, nor a vegetable that grows, but what, when minutely examined, furnished materials of pious admiration. What can be the reason of the committee having delayed this business? I know not whether Charles was the author, but I understood it to be he. A good and well-cultivated mind is far more preferable than rank or riches. Charity to the poor, when it is governed by knowledge and prudence, there are no persons who will not admit it to be a virtue. His greatest concern, and highest enjoyment, were to be approved in the sight of his Creator. Let us not set our hearts on such a mutable, such an unsatisfying world. Shall you attain success, without that preparation, and escape dangers without that precaution, which is required of others? When we see bad men to be honored and prosperous in the world, it is some discouragement to virtue. The furniture was all purchased at Wentworth's the joiner's. Every member of the body, every bone, joint, and muscle, lie exposed to many disorders; and the greatest prudence or precaution, or the deepest skill of the physician, are not suf ficient to prevent them. It is right said, that though faith justify us, yet works must justify our faith. If an academy is established for the cultivation of our language, let them stop the license of translators, whose idleness and ignorance, if it be suffered to proceed, will reduce us to babble a dialect of French. It is of great consequence that a teacher firmly believes both the truth and importance of those principles which he inculcates upon others; and that he not only speculatively believes them, but has a lively and serious feeling of them. It is not the uttering, or the hearing certain words, that constitute the worship of the Almighty. It is the heart that praises or prays. If the heart accompany not the words that are spoken, we offer a sacrifice of fools. Neither flatter or contemn the rich or the great. He has travelled much, and passed through many stormy seas and lands. You must be sensible that there is, and can be, no other person but me, who could give the information desired. To be patient, resigned, and thankful, under afflictions and disappointments, demonstrate genuine piety. Alvarez was a man of corrupt principles, and of detestable conduct; and, what is still worse, gloried in his shame. As soon as the sense of the Supreme Being is lost, so soon the great check is taken off which keep under restraint the passions of men. Mean desires, low pleasures, takes place of the greater and the nobler sentiments which reason and religion inspires. We should be careful not to follow the example of many persons, to censure the opinions, manners, and customs of others, merely because they are foreign to us. Steady application, as well as genius and abilities, are necessary to produce eminence. There is, in that seminary, several students considerably skilled in mathematical knowledge. If Providence clothe the grass of the field, and shelters and adorns the flowers that every where grows wild amongst it, will he not clothe and protect his servants and children much more? are too often hurried with the violence of passion, or with the allurements of pleasure. High hopes and florid views, is a great enemy to tranquillity. Year after year steal something from us, till the decaying fabric totters of itself, and crumbles at length into dust. I intended to have finished the letter before the bearer called, that he might not have been detained; but I was prevented by company. George is the most learned and accomplished of all the other students that belong to the seminary. This excellent and well-written treatise, with others that might be mentioned, were the foundation of his love of study There can be no doubt but that the pleasures of the mind excel those of sense. The grand temple consisted of one great, and several smaller edifices. Many would exchange gladly their honors, beauty, and riches, for that more quiet and humbler station, which you are now dissatisfied with. To despise others on account of their poverty, or to value ourselves for our wealth, are dispositions highly culpable. This task was the easier performed, from the cheerfulness with which he engaged in it. She lamented the unhappy fate of Lu cretia, who seemed to her another name for chastity. He has not yet cast off all the regard for decency; and this is the most can be advanced in his favor. The girls school was better conducted formerly than the boys. The disappointments he has met with, or the loss of his much-loved friend, has occasioned a total derangement of his mental powers. The concourse of people were so great, that with difficulty we passed through them. All the women, children, and treasure, which remained in the city, fell under the victor's power. They have already made great progress in their studies, and if attention and diligence continues, will soon fulfil the expectations of their friends. It We is amazing his propensity to this vice, against every principle of interest and honor. These kind of vices, though they inhabit the upper circles of life, are not less pernicious, than those we meet with amongst the lowest of men. He acted agreeable to the dictates of prudence, though he were in a situation exceeding delicate. If I had known the distress of my friend, it would be my duty to have relieved him; and it would always have yielded me pleasure to grant him that relief. They admired the countryman's, as they called him, candor and uprightness. The new set of curtains did not correspond to the old pair of blinds. The tutor commends him for being more studious than any other pupils of the school. Two principles in human nature reign; Temperance and exercise, howsoever little they may be regarded, they are the best means of preserving health. He has greatly blessed me; yes, even I, who, loaded with kindness, hath not been sufficiently grateful. No persons feel the distresses of others, so much as them that have experienced distress themselves. Constantinople was the point, in which was concentrated the learning and science of the world. Disgrace not your station by that grossness of sensuality, that levity of dissipation, or that insolence of rank, which bespeak a little mind. A circle, a square, a triangle, or a hexagon, please the eye by their regularity, as beautiful figures. His conduct was equally unjust as dishonorable. Though, at first, he begun to defend himself, yet, when the proofs appeared against him, he dared not any longer to contend. The pleasure or pain of one passion, differ from those of another. The rise and fall of the tides, in this place, makes a difference of about twelve feet. Five and seven make twelve, and one makes thirteen. He did not know who to suspect. I had intended yesterday to have walked out, but I have been again disappointed. The court of Spain, who gave the order, were not aware of the consequence. If the acquisitions he has made, and qualified him to be a useful member of society, should have been misapplied, he will be highly culpable. There was much spoke and wrote on each side of the question; but I have chose to suspend my decision. Was there no bad men in the world, who vex and distress the good, they might appear in the light of harmless innocence, but could have no opportunity for displaying fidelity and magnanimity, patience and fortitude. The most ignorant, and the most savage tribes of men, when they have looked round on the earth, and on the heavens, could not avoid ascribing their origin to some invisible, designing cause, and felt a propensity to adore their Creator. Let us not forget that something more than gentleness and modesty, something more than complacency of temper and affability of manners, are requisite to form a worthy man, or a true Christian. One of the first, and the most common extreme in moral conduct, is placing all virtue in justice, or in generosity. It is an inflexible regard to principle, which has ever marked the characters of them who distinguished themselves eminently in public life; who patronized the cause of justice against powerful oppressors; in critical times have supported the falling rights and liberties of men; and reflected honor on their nation and country. When it is with regard to trifles that diversity or contrariety of opinions show themselves, it is childish in the last degree, if this becomes the ground of estranged affection. When, from such |