315. As Emphasis is the same thing as Proverbs. 1. Nothing overcomes passion¬ Accent, only more of it; so, it is inseparably sooner than silence. 2. Precepts-may lead, but connected with the Pauses; indeed, what- examples-draw. 3. Rebel not against the dictates ever distinguishes one word from the others, of reason and conscience. 4. Sincerity—is the pamay be called Emphasis; which is some- rent of truth. 5. The loquacity of fools-is a lectimes only another name for Expression: it ture to the wise. 6. Unruly passions-destroy the is, at least, one of the mediums of expression. peace of the soul. 7. Valor-can do but little, without discretion. 8. Modesty-is one of the chief Hence, Emphasis is often exhibited in conornaments of youth. 9. Never insult the poor, nection with a Rhetorical Fause, placed bepoverty-entitles one to our pity. 10. Our reputa fore, or after, emphatic words, which may tion virtue, and happiness--greatly depend on the be elevated, or depressed, with force and quan- choice of our companions. 11. Wisdom-is the tity, according to sentiment. When this greatest wealth. 12. Pride-is a great thief. pause is made after the important word, or words, it causes the mind to revert to what was last said; and when it is made before such word, the mind is led to anticipate something worthy of particular attention. The book is full of illustrations. Laconics. No more certain is it, that the flower was made to waft perfume, than that woman's destiny-is a ministry of love, a life of the affections. Varieties. 1. Those authors, (says Dr. Johnson,) are to be read at school, that supply 316. Ex. 1. BENEVOLENCE-is one of the most axioms of prudence, and most principles brightest gems-in the crown of christian per- of moral truth. 2. The little and short sayfection. 2. Melody-is an agreeable succes-ings of wise and excellent men, (saith Bishop sion of sounds; Harmony. -an agreeable | Tillotson,) are of great value; like the dust concordance of sounds. 3. Homer-was the of gold, or, the least sparks of diamonds. 3. greater genius; Virgil-the better artist: The idle, who are wise rather for this world in one, we most admire the man; in the other than the next, t are fools at large. 4. Let all -the work; Homer-hurries us with com- your precepts be succint, and clear, that manding impetuosity; Virgil—leads us with ready wits may comprehend them. 5. None an attractive majesty. Homer-scatters with a generous profusion; Virgil-bestows, with a careful magnificence. 4. What man could do, is done already; (8) HEAVEN and (5) earth-will witness,-if-R-0-m-e-m-u-s-t f-u-ll,-that we are innocent. Note. Prolong the words with the hyphens between the letters. better guard against a cheat, than he, who is a knave complete. 6. Scarcely an ill-to human life-belongs; but what our follies cause, or mutual wrongs. 7. What our Lord said to all, is applicable to all, at all times; namely, "watch,"-and it appears to relate to the admission of every thought and desire, into the mind. 317. POLITICAL ECONOMY-teaches us to investigate the nature, sources, and proper uses of national wealth; it seems to bear the same relation to the whole country, that Domestic Economy does to an individual famiLy: for, tho' it generally relates to the wealth of nations, it leads us to examine many points of comfort and well-being, that are closely And, 'mid the cheerless hours of night, connected with the acquisition, and expendi-As through the drifting snow she press'd, ture of property. Its connection with legis-The babe-was sleeping-on her breast. lation and government are self-evident; yet every one may derive important lessons, from a knowledge of its facts and principles. THE MOTHER PERISHING IN A SNOW-STORM. The cold winds-swept the mountain's height, Anecdote. All have their Care. Two merchants, conversing together about the hardness of the times, and observing a flock of pigeons, one said to the other,-"How happy those pigeons are! they have no bills and acceptances to provide for." "Indeed," said the other," you are much mistaken; for they have their bills to provide for as well as we." When adverse winds-and waves arise, A mother wander'd-with her child: And colder still the winds did blow, And darker hours of night came on, Her limbs were chill'd, her strength-was gone And bared her bosom to the storm, And saw herneath a snowy vaul; Her cheek was cold, and hard, and pale, 4 Passions-are winds-to urge us o'er the wave, 318. EMPHASIS, in connection with the Proverbs. 1. Every thing-tends to educate Rhetorical Pause. 1. A friend-cannot be us. 2. Always have a good object in view. 3. Acknown-in prosperity; and an enemy can- tions-should be led by knowledge; and knowledge not be hidden-in adversity. followed by actions. 4. It is better to be saved without a precedent, than damned by example. 5. There is no security among evil companions. 6. Never be unwilling to teach, if you know; nor ashamed to learn, if you can. 7. Better yourself when young; you will want rest in old age. 8. When you find yourself inclined to be angry, speak in a low tone of voice. 9. Bear-and forbear-is excellent philosophy. 10. Seek and practice-the TRUTH, and you are made-forever. 11. Lookers on see, more than players. 12. Wake not a sleeping lion. He-raised a mortal-to the skies, 4. Charity-suffereth long, and is (3) kind: (4) 319. THE THREE DEGREES OF SPEECH. There are three different modes in which one may read and speak; only two of which, under any circumstances, can be right. The first is reading and speaking by word, without having any fegard to the sentiment; the second is-reading or speaking only by word and thought; and the third is-reading and speaking by word, thought and feelling-all combined, and appropriately manifested. In the Greek language, we find these three modes definitly marked by specific words, such as lalleo, EIPO and EIRO. Children are usually taught the first, instead of the third, and then the second and thirdcombined: hence, very few of them ever have any conception of the meaning of the words they use, or of the subject matter about which they are reading: they seem to regard these as something foreign to the object. Here we again see the natural truth of another scripture declaration: "The letter killeth: the spirit giveth LIFE." And from the prayer of want, the plaint of woe; [hear. Ah! what were man, should HEAVEN-refuse to When people-once are in the wrong, Laconics. Sincerity-should be the pruning-knife of friendship, and not the monster scythe-of an unfeeling rudeness, which, for one weed that it eradicates, mows down a dozen of those tender flowers, which bloomonly on our affections. Varieties. 1. Our Orators, (says Cicero,) are, as it were, the ACTORS of truth itself; and the players are the IMITATORS of truth. 2. Whence this disdain of life, in every breast, but from a notion-on their minds impress'd, that all, who, for their country die, are bless'd. 3. You'll find the friendship of the world--is show; all-OUTWARD show. 4. Errors, like straws upon the surface flow: He, who would search for pearls-must dive below. 5. What you keep by you, you may change and mend; but words, once spoke, can never be recalled. 6. Let thy discourse be such, that thou mayest give -profit to others, or, from them receive. 7. Beware of ever exceeding the boundaries of truth, in any form; for the mind loses strength, whenever it puts its foot beyond the circle, or passes the boundaries. THE HARVEST MOON. All hail! thou lovely queen of night, Beams gladness-on the gazer's eye, Thou shinest bright-as cloudless noon, Before thy glory-Harvest moon! Far down-upon the silent world. He bore-in summer's sultry ray; us A their sensible and passing forms; the world, wearing the marks of its Muker, whose stamp is everywhere visible, and whose character is legible to all, who are willing to under. stand, and would become happy. 320, EMPHASIS-by a pause just before, or after, the important word. The pause before--awakens curiosity, and excites expectation; after-carries back the mind to what was last said. How would a tyrant, after having ruled with a rod of iron, and shown Proverbs.) 1. An oak tree-is not felled with compassion to none, speak of his own death, a blow. 2. Beware of him, who is obliged to in allusion to the setting sun, in a tropical guard his reputation. 3. Concealing faults—ig climate; where the sun is severely hot as long but adding to them. 4. Defile not your mouth with as it shines, and when it sets, it is very soon impure words. 5. Envy-preys on itself; flattery dark? 1. (5) "And now--my race-of ter--is nauseous-to the truly wise. 6. Gluttony · ror—run, (6) Mine--be the eve--of tropic (6) kills more than the sword. 7. Hasty resolutions sun; No pale (6) gradations-quench his seldom speed well. 8. Inconstancy—is the attendant of a weak mind. 9. Keep good company, ray; (5) No twilight (7) dews--his wrath aland be one of the number. 10. While one is base, lay: (4) With (5) disk, (like battle target)-none can be entirely free and noble. 11. Sin-is red, (6) He rushes--t' his burning bed, (5) Dyes the wide wave--with bloody (6) light; Then sinks-at once-- -(2) and all is (1) night." The last clause, pronounced in a deep monotone, and a pause before it, adds much to its beauty and grandeur. 2. "Will all great Neptune's ocean-wash-this blood -clean-from my hands? No: these, my hands, will rather the multitudinous sea--in carnadine: making the green-(1) one red." SATAN, LAMENTING THE LOSS OF HEAVEN, AND "Is this the region, THIS the soil, the clime," This the mournful gloom— For that CELESTIAL LIGHT? Farewell, happy fields, THE DRUNKARD. Hand me the bowl-ye jocund band,”- He looked around, he blush'd, he laugh'd,— In it, he read," who drinks this draught, He grasped the bowl,-to seek relief;- 321. CREATION. If we studied creation more, our minds would much sooner become developed; then, the heavens, the earth, the water, with their respective, various, and numerous inhabitants, the productions, natures, sympathies, antipathies; their uses, benefits and pleasures, would be better understood by us: and eternal wisdom, power, majesty and goodness, would be very conspicuous, thro' | BRONSON. 8 the parent of disease. 12. Oftener ask, than decide questions. 13. Avoid all superfluities. Anecdote. Witty Reply. A gentleman lately complimented a lady, on her improved said the lady. "Not so," replied he; "for appearance. "You are guilty of flattery," first," said she,-"I thought you guilty of you are as plump as a partridge." "At flattery only; but I now find you actually make game of me." Mark to Hit. Never forget, that by your advancement, you have become an object of envy-to those whom you have outstripped -in the race of life, and a tacit reproach-to their want of energy or capacity, which they never forgive. You must, therefore, lay your account-to be made a mark for “envy, hatred, and malice, and all uncharitableness." Varieties. 1. We have three orders, or degrees of faculties; the gious, civil and scientific; the first, regatus the Deity; the second, Humanity; and the third, Nature; i. e. the Workman and his works. 2. It is the object of the Bible-to teach religious, rather than scientific truths. 3. Cannot our minds-be imbued with the spirit of heaven; or tainted with the breath of Hell? 4. In man, we see blended the geological, the vegetable, and animal: to which is superadded, the human; all harmonizing, and yet each successive series predominates over the preceding one; till at length, the human rises above every thing; earth-passes away, and heaven-is all in all. 5. Let your trust be so implicit-in the Divine Providence, that all things will be disposed for the best, after you have done the part assigned, that your only care shall be, how you may perform the greatest amount of good, of which your being is capable. This world's a hive, you know, IN SEK; Each brings what's needful for the other: Proverbs. 322. EMPHASIS. On every page may be 1. The foreknowledge of an ap found nearly all the principles of elocution; proaching evi, is a benefit of no small magnitudo and in aiming at a compliance with the rules 2. We may get a world of false love, for a little given, great care must be taken to avoid a honesty. 3. The love of mankind-may be good stiff, and formal mode of reading and speak-while it lasts; but the love of God—is everlasting. ing. We must never become enslaved to 4. Too many condemn the just, and not a few thought alone, which rules with a rod of iron: justify the wicked. 5. Some people's threats-are but yield to feeling, when it is to predomi- larger than their hearts. 6. Discreet stages-make short journeys. 7. Imitate the good, but avoid the nate: in a perfect blending of feeling, thought evil. 8. Rather do good, without a pattern, than and action, there is all the freedom and grace-evil, by imitation. 9. Prize a good character above fulness of nature; provided they are in harmony with nature. It is better to be natural, than mechanically correct. Every thought and feeling has its peculiar tone of voice, by which it is to be expressed, and which is exactly suited to the degree of internal feeling: in the proper use of these tones, most of the life, spirit, beauty, and effect of delivery consists. Hence, emphasis, or expression, is almost infinite in variety; yet none should be discouraged; because we cannot do every thing, is no reason why we should not try to do something. any other good. 10. Well qualified teachers-are benefactors of their race. 11. Plain dealing is a jewel. 12. Perfect love-casteth out fear. Science. Science, the partisan of no country, but the beneficent patroness of all, has liberally opened a temple, where all may meet. She never inquires about the country, or sect, of those who seek admission; she never allots a higher, or a lower place, from exaggerated national claims, or unfounded national antipathies. Her influence on the mind, like that of the sun on the chilled earth, has long been preparing it for higher cultivation and farther improvement. The philosopher of one country should not see an enemy in the philosopher of another; he should take his seat in the temple of science, and ask not who sits beside him. Varieties. 1. Is not the innocence of flowers enough to make wicked persons blush 323. MISCELLANEOUS. 1. In your conversation, be cautious what you speak, to whom you speak, how you speak, when you speak; and what you speak, speak wisely, and truly. 2. A fool's heart-is in his tongue; but a wise man's tongue-is in his heart. 3. Few things-engage the attention-and affections of men-more than a handsome address, and a graceful conversation. 4. For-to behold it? 2. Are there not as many one-great genius, who has written a little book, we have a thousand-little geniuses, who have written great books. 5. Words are but air; and both-are capable of much condensation. 6. Nature-seldom inspires a strong desire for any object, without furnishing the ability-to attain it. 7. All-is not gold-that glitters. 8. If I were an AMERICAN-as I am an Englishman, while a foreign troop-was landed in my country, I never would lay down my arms; no,-(5) never! (4) never! (2) never! 9. The price of LIBERTY--is eternal vigilance. 10. The true disciples of Nature, are regardless who conducts them, provided she be the leader; for Nature, like truth-is immutable. There is a tide-in the affairs of men, Which, taken at the flood,-leads on to FORTUNE; Omitted, all the voyage of their lifeIs hound in shallows-and in miseries: On such a full sea-are WE-now afloat, And we must take the current, when it serves, Or lose our ventures. Anecdote. One thing at a time. The famous pensioner of Holland, who was the greatest genius of his time, and a famous politician, on being asked, how he could transact such a variety of business, without confusion, replied, that he never did but one thing at a time. Face to face-the truth comes out. beautiful flowers in the other world, as there Here, too, that eloquence was poured Around the council light, That made the sturdy warrior bold, Proverbs. 1. A bitter jest--is the poison of friendship. 2. Be ever vigilant, but never suspicious. 3. Cheerfulness-is perfectly consistent with true piety. 4. Demonstration-is the best mode of instruction. 5. Entertain not sin, lest you like its company. 6. Finesse-is unworthy of a liberal mind. 7. Good counsel-is above all price 8. Hearts-may agree, tho' heads-differ. 9. Idio ness-is the parent of want, shame, and misery. 10. Learn to live, as you would wish to die. 11. Content-is the highest bliss. 12. Vex not yourself, when ill spoken of. 324 SHOUTING, or High and Loud-implying force of utterance. The last words of Marmion afford excellent means, when memorized, for the student to try the compass of his voice upwards, as well as its power on high pitches. It is not often that these high and almost screaming notes are required in public speaking: yet, there are times, especially in the open air, when they may be introduced with great effect. And it is always well to have an inexhaustible capital of voice, as of money; indeed, there is no danger of having too much of either, provided we make Force of Habit. Habit-hath so vast a a proper use of them. In giving the word of prevalence over the human mind, that there command, on occasions of fire, erecting build-is scarcely any thing too strange, or too ings, on the field of battle, martial exercise, &c., power and compass of voice are very desirable. 325. 1. "The war, that for a space did fail, Now, trebly thundering, swell'd the gale, And (10) Stanley!" (6) was the cry: A light on Marmion's visage spread, and fired his glazing eye: With dying hand, above his head, he shook the fragment of his blade, and shouted (8) " VÍCTORY!" (9) CHARGE! CHESTER, (10) CHARGE! ON, (11) STANLEY-(12) ON!" (3) Were the last words of Marmion. 2. (6) LIBERTY! (8) FREEDOM! (5) TYRANNY is DEAD! (6) Run (7) HENCE! PROCLAIM it about the STREETS! 3. The combat deepens: (4) "ON! ye BRAVE! Who rush-to (6) GLORY, or the (3) grave; (9) WAVE-MUNICH! all thy (10) BANNERS wave! (8) And charge with all thy (3) CHIVALRY.' strong, to be asserted of it. The story of the miser, who, from long accustoming to and with great delight and triumph picked cheat others, came at last to cheat himself, his own pocket of a guinea, to convey to his hoard, is not impossible or improbable. In like manner it fares with the practisers of deceit, who, from having long deceived their acquaintance, gain at last a power of opinion, however false, of their own abili deceiving themselves, and acquire that very ties, excellences, and virtues, into which they have for years, perhaps, endeavored to betray their neighbors. and dumb boy,) is the lifetime of the Deity. Varieties. 1. Eternity, (wrote a deaf 2. No evil can be successfully combatted, or removed, but from the opposite good, from a desire for it, and an attachment to it; i. e. 926. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW, in its ex- the evil. 3. A man's ruling love-governs till the mind is perfectly willing to relinquish tended sense, includes the study of the con- him; because, what he loves, he continues stitutions, or fundamental laws of the vari- to will. 4. Sweet harmonist, and beautiful ous Nations: i. e. the structure, and mechan- as sweet, and young as beautiful, and soft as ism of their government, and the appoint- young, and gay as soft, and innocent as gay. ments, powers, and duties of their officers. 5. Had Cæsar genius? he was an orator! The United States Constitutional Law, may Had Cæsar judgment? he was a politician! be considered under five different heads; Had Cæsar valor? he was a conqueror! viz: Legislative Power, Executive Power, Had Cæsar feeling? he was a friend! 6. Judicial Power, State Rights Restrictions, Music-is one of the sweetest flowers of the and United States Statutes and Treaties. intellectual garden; and, in relation to its The Legislative power is vested in a Con-power-to exhibit the passions, it may be gress, consisting of a Senate and House of called-the universal language of nature. Representatives, elected by the people, or 7. Whatever the immediate cause may be, their State Legislatures; the Executive pow- the effect is so far good, as men cease to do er, in a President, who holds his office four evil, they learn to do well. years; the Judicial power, in a Supreme Court, which consists of one Chief Justice, and eight Associate Justices, and in such inferior courts, as Congress may ordain, or establish. State rights and restrictions-are powers not delegated by the Constitution to the United States, nor prohibited by it to the States, but reserved to the States, respectively, or to the people. THE FISHERMAN. A perilous life, and sad—as life may be, For some poor pittance, e'er compelled to rowen! Anecdote. Patience. A youth, who was a pupil of Zeno, on his return home, was ask-Without the comfort, hope-with scarce a friend. ed by his father, "what he had learned?" He looks through life, and only sees-its end! The lad replied, "that will appear hereaf "Thou art, O God! the life and light ter." On this, the father, being enraged, beat his son; who, bearing it patiently, and withDu complaining, said, " This have I learnd, to endure a parent's anger." Rather suffer wrong than do wrong. Of all this wondrous world we see; Are but reflections-caught from thes! |