LESSON LVIII.

The Dog Train.

1. In the northern parts of America, where the snow falls deep, and lies on the ground all winter, a small sled or sleigh, drawn by dogs, and sometimes called a dog train, is used for travelling.

2. That which is represented in the picture, is a specimen of the sort used in Upper Canada, and in the northwestern part of the United States. It is made of a light frame of wood covered with a dressed skin.

3. The part in which the feet go, is lined with furs, and is covered in, like the fore part of a shoe. Its bottom is of plank, about half an inch thick, and some inches longer than the train, and an inch or two wider.

4. In this train a lady is very comfortable, and can take a child in her arms, whilst her husband or friend, standing on the part of the bottom that projects behind, gives the word to his well trained dogs, who are capable of trotting with this family forty miles a day.

5. They generally wrap themselves up warm, in a room. before a good fire, then get fixed snugly in the train; the driver helps the dogs to get the train upon the snow, and start it, and then cracks his whip, and away they go. In this vehicle visits are constantly paid in the winter.

6. The dogs used for this purpose are of a particular breed, with sharp noses, erect pointed ears, and long bushy tails. They resemble the wolf very much in appearance; but are perfectly docile.

LESSON LIX.

Effects of Persevering Industry.

1. ONE of the most distinguished officers in the army of the Revolution, was General John Sullivan, a man of obscure parentage, bred in the humble ranks of poverty, who raised himself by his taleuts and irdustry, to the highest offices in the gift of his country.

2. He was the son of Scotch parents, who resided at

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Berwick, in Maine, and in early life was the architect of his own fortune. Desirous of procuring an education, he went to Portland, and offered his services to a Mr. Livermore, a Counsellor at Law. He offered to take care of Mr. Livermore's horse, split his wood, &c., if Mr. Livermore would board him, and give him the privilege of reading his books. The bargain was concluded; John was faithful to his trust, and was enabled to spend much time in his employer's library.

3. One evening, however, Mr. Livermore returned from an excursion, and John was not at hand to take care of the horse. It was found on enquiry of a domestic, that a client had called for Mr. Livermore to manage a case to be brought before a Justice that evening, and as his master was absent, John had offered his services, and had actually gone off with the man.

4. Mr. Livermore's curiosity was excited-and after taking care of his horse, he slipped quietly into the court without being perceived by John. The case was managed with such ingenuity and ability, and so much native talent was displayed, that after his return home, Mr. Livermore addressed him:-"John, my kitchen is no place for youfollow on in your studies; give them your undivided attention, and you shall have what assistance you need from me until you are in condition to repay it."

5. The result is well known that he became eminent at the bar; and at the call of his country, he made a great personal sacrifice in leaving his profession to enter the ar my. Here he shone as a star of the first magnitude, and will have his name handed down to posterity as the companion and confidential friend of the Father of his country After the close of the war, he was President of New-Hamp shire three years afterwards District Judge.

6. James Sullivan, brother of John, who was afterwards Governor of Massachusetts, was in his minorship employed as a boatman on the Piscataqua. He was engaged in this business when both of his legs were broken, the marks of which he ever afterwards bore.

7. What noble examples are here given to stimulate young men in the acquisition of knowledge, and the im provement of their natural talents.

LESSON LX.

Eulogy of Washington.-JOSEPH HOPKINSON.

1. UNTIL our Washington appeared, every nation had its great man, and proudly refused to admit the superiority of any rival. With him all competition is abandoned; and the wise and good of all nations unite in pronouncing him the most worthy.

2. The orators and statesmen of England and France have vied with each other in eulogizing the virtues of Washington.

3. The leaders of opposing parties, rivals for power and fame, transcendent in their own talents and stations, and differing systematically, upon every other subject, have agreed in bowing to the supremacy of the American patriot; in reverencing the great qualities and pure excellence of the man of America-the man of the age-the man of mankind.

4. "Such a character," says a French orator, "is worthy of the best days of antiquity. In collecting all the traits, which compose it, we doubt if it has appeared in our age. We believe we have before us one of those illustrious men, so finely portrayed by Plutarch."

5. The eloquence of the British parliament has been made to sparkle with the achievements and virtues of Washington; and the most celebrated journal of our day speaks thus on the same subject:

6. "The images of grandeur and power, those meteor lights which exhaled in the stormy atmosphere of revolu tion, to allure the ambitious, and dazzle the weak, made no impression on the firm and virtuous soul of the American commander. Having given liberty to his country, Washington once more retired to his paternal roof, followed by the fervent admiration of his countrymen. Every heart, indeed, at all susceptible of being moved by the view of moral greatness, of all that displays divinity of soul in created man, must have warmed with admiration, on seeing him who saved a country, rerounce power and honors, and retain no other reward for his services than that country's love."

7. It is not, therefore, by the selfish partiality, or over. wpening pride of his twn countrymen, urat Washington is

hailed "first in war, and first in peace," but by the suffrages of the most distinguished men of every people. The crowned monarch, on his glittering throne, over whatever region he may rule, and by whatever principles he may govern, drops his sceptre at the name of Washington; of republican Washington.

8. Yes he who disregarded crowns and sceptres, receives the homage of kings who wear them. The speculative, philosophical statesman, whose systems require a perfection of virtue seldom attained, finds all he wants in the life of Washington.

9. The moralist points to him as the great example; and the religious pride themselves on his exalted piety. All men strive to be, or seem, like Washington.

10. The proudest feel no humility in yielding to him; nor the best, in confessing his superiority. Thus, when the glorious luminary of the day comes forth, the smaller lights are buried in his blaze, and we scarcely remember that "such things were."

11. What is the spell in which he thus binds the affections of men? What is the mighty magic which thus enchains admiration, and overpowers the faculties of evil? Envy, calumny, pride, and self-love, all confess his dominion, and leave him unmolested, and unapproached.

12. It is not that he was dauntless as the eagle that floated on his banner; for Ambition is ever fearless in pursuing his darling hopes. It is not that he was wise, for wisdom has sometimes visited the unjust, and dwelt with the obscure. It is not that he was fortunate, for a lasting reputation never yet was raised on accident.

13. It is that all his great and rare qualifications were governed by an unerring sense of justice, which yielded to no suggestion of interest or convenience; by a noble disinterestedness, which made no calculations for himself; by a benevolence which extended over every human wast and weakness; by a firmness of soul, which made no compromises between right and wrong; by a dignified, pure, and upright love of country, which bravely pursued her true interests, her honest policy, regardless of popular errors and temporary delusions.

14. He knew his country, and he trusted her for his ul timate justification, even when he opposed her feelings and

shes. The result proved that his country was worthy of him, and he of his country; for as time discovered the truth of things, and experience dissipated the fumes of enthusiasm, the wisdom of Washington was cleared of every doubt, as his patriotism was above suspicion.

15. Oh, my countrymen! look through the life of this wonderful man, from childhood to the grave. It is a stream of light, easily followed. Is there a blemish which envy can point to? Is there a spot for calumny to breathe on?

LESSON LXI.

The Interment of Wilberforce.-RELIGIOUS MAGAZINE. 1. NEARLY a thousand years ago, a convent was founded on the river Thames a few miles west of London, and as the name Minster was then applied to a monastic church, this was called from its position, the west minster. A town sprung up around it which gradually extended down the river towards London, which was itself also gradually extended up to meet it. The Abbey increased in wealth and building after building was erected in the style of Gothic architecture common in those days. At last the monastic institution which held its seat there was suppressed, and the magnificent edifice was converted to public purposes.

2. This celebrated building, or rather cluster of buil dings, for, from a little distance, it exhibits to the eye a splendid group of chapels, halls, spires and towers, which appear more like a village than a church, is Westminster Abbey, and is now far within the limits of London. Volumes after volumes have been written, and engravings unnumbered have been executed, to describe and illustrate its history, its apartments, its monuments, its chapels, and the imposing magnificence of its ancient architecture. It is now the object of public attention chiefly from splendid ceremonies of state which are performed in the interior, and from the fact that the highest posthumous honor which can be paid in England to a soldier, a statesman, a poet or a philosopher, is to give his ashes a place under its marble floor