5. The father then took this opportunity of showing, that chance, not being able to produce this trifling arrangement of the letters of his name, could not have produced a world.

6. He then turned the little boy's attention to the traits of wisdom and intelligence, every where to be seen in the works of creation. He showed him that the structure of the universe must have been effected by a wise artificer, and thus he firmly established in his mind, the existence of a Supreme Being who made all the beautiful things in nature.

7. We can see the marks of a designing Creator every where. It is not only in the delightful landscape of a spring or summer's day, but even in the desolation and decay of autumn, and the death of winter.

8. All vegetation is only resting to return to us with fresher bloom and beauty; just as the ordination of sleep is appointed to man, that he may awake refreshed in the morning.

QUESTIONS.-1. For what was Dr. Beattie celebrated? 2. What did he wish to teach his little son? 3. What plan did he take to do this? 4. Was the boy surprised to see his name decribed by the plants? 5. Did he wish to know how it came there ? 6. What did the father tell him? 7. Was the lad contented with this reply? 8. How did Dr. Beattie teach his son the existence of a Supreme Being? 9. What can we see as we look around upon creatior: ?

LESSON XXXV.

Spell and Define-1. VA' CA TED, made vacant, or empty. 2. AC TIV' I TY, nimbleness. 3. FA TIGUE', weariness of

body or mind. 4. PAR TIC' I PATE, to partake; to share. 5. DIS PO SI' TION, natural state of mind. 6. DIS APPOINT' ED, defeated of expectation. 7. PROF' IT A BLE, yielding profit or gain. 8. CIR' CU LATE, to spread. 9. CHEER' FUL NESS, liveliness. 10. BE NEV' O LENT, kind; generous.

1. HERE is the play ground of Mr. Miller's academy. A few minutes ago it was empty and silent, and every boy was at his desk in silent study, or reciting his lesson to Mr. Miller. All was quiet and orderly, as it is in every good school; and the scholars seemed to have no thought, but what belonged to their lessons.

2. But what a change! The books, states, pens, and paper, are laid aside, and the school room is vacated. The boys appear like colts let loose from the barn, full of fun, and taking

every means of exercise.

All their voices are heard at once, shouting and talking, but not a word about their studies.

3. One tries his kite, and is delighted to find the wind so favorable, that he may expect to see it rise as high as the string will allow. Some are playing with their balls, some are rolling their hoops at full speed, and some are seeing who can hop or jump the farthest, while others are trying their activity in running and leaping, and thus wearing off the fatigue of sitting so long in school.

4. There is one lad who cannot partake of any of these amusements. When he was very young, he was so much injured in one of his feet by a rail car, that he could only walk with the help of a cane. He can not run or leap like his school-mates, but he enjoys the sight, and appears to take as much pleasure in the sports of the rest, as if he could participate with them in their exercises.

5. A cheerful, contented disposition will make one happy, while others are so about him, though he can not take part in their sports. And it is a mark of selfishness, when a person can not have enjoyment in seeing others happy. This lame boy has the whole school for his friends, because they not only feel for his afflictions, but know that he does not complain, and that he takes delight in their company.

6. In their amusements, boys ought to re

member that they will enjoy themselves the more, as they show a spirit of kindness to their play-fellows. The surly, selfish lad has not half the pleasure in his sports, that the boy has, who delights in seeing others happy, and who is always ready to give up his own wishes, for the sake of gratifying the rest.

7. The selfish person is never contented, unless he has every thing in his own way, and has the best place, and is put first in every thing. But he must be often disappointed in these wishes, and then he is cross and unhappy. The boy, on the other hand, who takes his delight in seeing all around him pleased, is just as well contented to be last as first, and is of course more happy.

8. Play, out of school, when conducted in the right spirit, is profitable both for mind and body. It refreshes the mind after the study and confinement of the school, and prepares it to go to work again. It also strengthens the limbs, circulates the blood, and promotes cheerfulness and health. And with all these cffects, it ought besides to promote friendly and benevolent feelings.

9. But to make any sport truly useful and pleasant, we should take care that nothing be either done or said that is improper or dishonorable. No boy should feel at liberty to utter words to his school companions, which he would be ashamed to speak before his own family. Nor will a boy of good principles, be

guilty of any wrong action, because he is out of his parents' sight.

10. I am sorry to have to believe, that much evil is sometimes done in boys' sport out of school; and I would call upon every youth who loves his own happiness and character, who honors his parents, and who would remember his Creator, to avoid all company that is not pure, and to use all his influence to promote kindness and brotherly feeling among his play-mates.

QUESTIONS.-1. How should scholars employ their time in school? 2. What is said of Mr. Miller's scholars out of school? 3. Can you tell in what sports they are engaged, by looking at the picture? 4. Which of these sports should you prefer? 5. What is said of the lame boy with a cane? 6. Ought we not to rejoice to see others happy? 7. How should boys treat each other, in order to enjoy their amusements? 8. What is said of the surly, selfish lad? 9. What benefit do you receive by playing out of school? 10. What should every scholar do, in order to make their sports useful and pleasant to all?

Be careful and read distinctly such words as "boys ought," "his own, ""last as first,' ""mind and body."

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LESSON XXXVI.

Spell and Define-1. MIS FOR' TUNE, (MIS, wrong.), ill fortune; calamity. 2. PRO VIDE', to procure; to prepare. 3. LIVE' LI HOOD, the means of living. 4. IN DUS' TRI OUS, constantly diligent in business or study. 5. So LIC' IT ED, earnestly requested. 6. COM MIS' SIONS, trusts. 7. Clev'ER NESS, skill. 8. EN TER TAIN', to furnish with food and lodging. 9 SIM' PLE TON, a person of weak understanding. 10. As sU' RED LY, certainly. 11. IN FIRM', (IN, not; FIRM, strong.), not strong; weak. 12. AC CU SA' TIONS, charges of offense. 13. GUIN' EA, a gold coin of Great

Britain, worth $4,623.