"WHEN the heart is the abode of good affections, it is peaceful, and cheerful, and No. 49. JAN. 1842.

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joyous; but when it is the dwelling-place of evil passions, it is troubled, and discontented, and unhappy. Those who learn in their early years to think, to feel, and to act aright, avoid many evils, and secure very many advantages."

These words were spoken by Mr. Railton to his son William, a youth of about twelve years old, as they sat together at one end of a table, around which were gathered Mrs. Railton and several children. Mr. Railton was a prosperous London merchant, whose country house was about four or five miles from the city. He was a pious man, and was blessed with an excellent wife. Having a strong affection for his family, no wonder that he endeavoured to bring them up in the fear of God, and in love one towards another. It was his custom to spend the afternoon of every Wednesday at home, in the company of Mrs. Railton, surrounded by his children; and on these occasions a kind of holiday conversation was usually enjoyed: the children making what remarks, and asking what questions they thought proper. At the time Mr. Railton made the observation already given, William, the eldest, with Mary, George, and Susan, were at the table, and little Fanny, about three years old, was playing with the tabby kitten on the floor, while Mrs. Railton, with