and characteristic of his determination. This was a couple of swords, suspended over his shoulders, so as to prick him every time he was guilty of this trick. He also declaimed by the sea-shore, to accustom himself to the noise of a tempestuous assembly. 5. He confined himself in a subterranean cave, to devote himself more closely to his studies; and to avoid appearing in public, for a length of time, he shaved one half of his head. In this solitary retirement, by the light of a glimmering lamp, he composed the greater part of those orations which have been the admiration of every succeeding age. 6. The extraordinary abilities and eloquence of Demosthenes, raised him to the highest civil station in the gift of his countrymen, and in this, as in every other situation, he always showed himself the zealous defender of the true interests of Athens, and of the other free states of Greece. 7. Undismayed by the power, and undazzled by the glory, of his Macedonian enemies, he was ever the firm advocate of true liberty; and afforded as noble an example of devotion to his country, as he had of early resolution and perseverance. 8. May our young friends, the hope of this free and happy country, delight to place before them, such lofty examples as that of Demosthenes. May they remember that industry and assiduity can make them orators and statesmen; and that moral courage will render them patriots. 9. With such qualifications, they may hope to attain a higher power than that of Philip, the power of wielding and controlling men's minds; and a higher glory than that of Alexander, the glory of an admiring country with an approving conscience. QUESTIONS.-1. What was Demosthenes styled by the Greek historians? 2. How did he become so eminent? 3. Was he favorably situated to obtain an education? 4. What proof did he give of his powers of eloquence at the early age of seventeen ? 5. How were his rising talents greatly impeded? 6. What singular course did he pursue to overcome those defects? 7. How did he conquer the ungraceful habit of shrugging his shoulders while speaking? 8. What was his object in declaiming upon the seashore ? 9. In what place did he fit up his study, and why did he shave one half of his head? 10. What is said of the orations which he there composed? 11. What is said of his devotion to his country? 12. What is necessary to form the orator, the statesman, and the patriot? LESSON XC. Spell and Define-1. SOOTH' ED, calmed; pleased. 2. GLIS' TEN ING, shining; sparkling. 3. PUR' LING, murmuring or gurgling, as a brook. 4. TIM' ID, fearful. 5. SOR' DID, base; mean. 6. TEMPT, to try; to venture on. 7. BOAST' ING, talking in a vain manner. 8. IMPRESS' ED, imprinted; fixed in the mind. 9. FOR BID' DEN, prohibited. 10. DE SCRI' ED, Saw; discovered. to wash; to bathe. THE FLY AND THE TROUT. 11. LAVE, As near a stream, one summer's day, Behold! adown the stream, a fly 2. In sportive mood it spread the sail, 3. "What joy!" it said, or seemed to say, "Thus on the sparkling stream to play And quit the fields of air; How dull yon crowd of vulgar flies, 4. "Still let the timid, sordid crew, 5. While thus he tuned his idle song, 6. Mark well this tale, and in thy breast The wretch who quits the path assigned, What difficulty in pronouncing distinctly-insects, fields, boasting, and? LESSON XCI. Spell ana Define-1. PIL' FER ER, one who steals in small quantities. 2. HOV' ER ING, flapping the wings. 3. HON'EY-GUIDE, a species of cuckoo. 4. BAN QUET, a feast; a rich entertainment. 5. Lus' CIOUS, very sweet; delicious. 6. BRU' IN, a name given to the bear. 7. FAB' RIC, the structure of any thing; a house. 8. TREACH' ER OUS, faithless; betraying a trust. 9. SPE' CIOUS, pleasing to the view. 10. LURE, to entice; to invite by any thing promising pleasure or advantage. 11. FEL' ONS, persons guilty of capital crimes. 12. CUL' PRIT, a criminal. 13. SPRAY, a small branch; water driven from the sea. that which deceives or entices by music. pearance; dress. 14. SI' REN, 15. GUISE, ap THE HONEY-GUIDE AND THE BEAR.-A FABLE. 1. THERE is a bird of wondrous skill, Half-reasoning instinct if you will,— 2. Strange it may seem, and yet 'tis true, The watchful thing, the treasure found, 4. "Come," said a honey-guide, "and see The bees are gone where wild flowers shine, Come, dear companion, come away.' 5. When she deceived and fooled him so, 6. Young Bruin, in his headlong haste, Fells the slight fabric at a blow; |