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unforeseen encounter of a fair lady, amidst the profuse varieties of a delightful garden. A turn with him is a walk upon fairy ground; a new enchantment arises at every step.

He is sometimes so elaborate, that the work is all, the matter nothing: and his thoughts are so overdressed with an excess of ornament, that he more resembles a toy shop than a well-furnished parlour. Like some florists, who are fond of one flower or two, his garden is over-run with similies and allusions; and I wish his metaphors were as just as they are often bold and daring. His sentences too frequently run into a point, and sometimes low witticisms; the consequence of which is an inequality of style, and too sudden transitions from the point in

view.

Pardon the folly of these observations, which it is probable I am not able to defend. Upon the whole, I am charmed with his discourses. A few inaccuracies, the result of hurry, uncautiousness, or the frailty of human nature, ought not to be charged to a writer, who does so much honour to wit, reason, and religion: Quandoque bonus dormitat Homerus. He that instructs the head, and warms the heart, may be allowed to slacken his course; and though like a candle, the light may sometimes be obscured, like it, he burns brighter after snuffing. A plain suit better becomes his subject, than all the lace and embroidery he bestows with so lavish a hand upon it.

WALKER'S CRITICISM.

en us two aspirations, and spelt
it schirrhus; both of which modes
of spelling the word are contra-
ry to the general analogy of or-
thography; for as the word
comes from the Greek exippes, the
latter r only can have the aspira-
tion, as the first of these double
letters has always the spiritus lene;
and the c in the first syllable, aris-
ing from the Greek, and not
the x, no more reason can be giv-
en for placing the h after it, by
spelling it schirrus, than there is
from ex,
for spelling scene
schene; or sceptre, from exalçov
scheptre. The most correct Latin
ion, by spelling the word in ques-
orthography confirms this opin-
tion scirrhus; and, according to
the most settled analogy of our
own language, and the constant
method of pronouncing words
from the Greek and Latin, the e
ought always to be soft before
the i in this word, and the first
syllable should be pronounced
like the first of syr-inge, Sir-i-us,

&c.

Whatever might have been the occasion of the false orthography of this word, its false pronunciation seems fixed beyond recovery : and Dr. Johnson tells us it ought to be written skirrhus, not merely because it comes from apps, but because in English has before e the sound of s. Dr. Johnson is the last man I should have suspected of giving such advice. What! because a false orthography has obtained, and a false

SCIRRHUS, pronounced skir'rus, pronunciation in consequence of

an indurated gland.

This word is sometimes, but improperly, written schirrus, with the b in the first syllable instead of the last; and Bailey has giv

it, must both these errours be confirmed by a

still grosser departure from analogy? A little reflection. on the consequences of so pernicious a practice would, I doubt

not, have made Dr. Johnson retract his advice here, as well as in Skiomachy. While a true orthography remains, there is some hope that a false pronunciation may be reclaimed; but when once the orthography is altered, pronunciation is incorrigible, and we must bow to the tyrant, how ever false may be his title.

SPEECH OF HON. GOVERNEUR

The penetrating eye of Washington soon perceived the manly spirit which animated his youthful bosom. By that excellent judge of men he was selected as an aid, and thus he became early acquainted with, and was a principal actor in the most important scenes of our revolution.

At the siege of York, he pertinaciously insisted and he obtained the command of a forlorn hope. He stormed the redoubt; but let it be recorded that not one single man of the enemy perished. His

MORRIS OVER THE DEAD BODY gallant troops, emulating the he

OF GENERAL HAMILTON.

Fellow-Citizens,

IF on this sad, this solemn occasion, I should endeavour to move your commiseration, it would be doing injustice to that sensibility which has been so generally and so justly manifested. Far from attempting to excite your emotions, I must try to repress my own, and yet I fear that instead of the language of a public speaker, you will hear only the lamentations of a wailing friend. But I will struggle with my bursting heart, to portray the heroic spirit, which has flown to the mansions of bliss.

Students of Columbia! He was in the ardent pursuit of knowledge in your academic shades, when the first sound of the American war called him to the field. A young and unprotected volunteer, such was his zeal and so brilliant his services, that we heard his name before we knew his person. It seemed as if God had called him suddenly into existence, that he might assist to save a world !

roism of their chief, checked the uplifted arm, and spared a foe no longer resisting. Here closed his military career.

Shortly after the war, your favour-no, your discernment, called him to public office. You sent him to the convention at Philadelphia; he there assisted in forming that constitution which is now the bond of our union, the shield of our defence, and the source of our prosperity. In signing the compact he expressed his apprehension that it did not contain sufficient means of strength for its own preservation; and that in consequence we would share the fate of many other republics and pass through anarchy to despotism. We hoped better things. We confided in the good sense of the American people; and above all we trusted in the protecting Providence of the Almighty. On this important subject he never concealed his opinion. He disdained concealment. Knowing the purity of his heart, he bore it as it were in his hand, exposing to every passenger its inmost recesses. This generous

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indiscretion subjected him to censure from misrepresentation. His speculative opinions were treated as deliberate designs; and yet you all know how strenuous, how unremitting were his efforts to establish and to preserve the constitution. If then, his opinion was wrong, pardon, O! pardon that single error, in a life devoted to your service.

out resources.

At the time when our government was organized, we were without funds, though not withTo call them into action, and establish order in the finances, Washington sought for splendid talents, for extensive information, and above all, he sought for sterling, incorruptible integrity-All these he found in Hamilton. The system then adop ted has been the subject of much animadversion. If it be not without a fault, let it be remembered that nothing human is perfect; recollect the circumstances of the moment; recollect the conflict of opinion, and above all, remember that the minister of a republic must bend to the will of the people. The administration which Washington formed was one of the most efficient, one of the best that any country was ever blest with. And the result was a rapid advance in power and prosperity, of which there is no example in The any other age or nation. part which Hamilton bore is universally known.

His unsuspecting confidence in professions which he believed to be sincere, led him to trust too much to the undeserving. This exposed him to misrepresentation. He felt himself obliged to resign. The care of a rising family, and

the narrowness of his fortune,
made it a duty to return to his
profession for their support.
profession for
But though he was compelled to
abandon public life, never, no,
never for a moment did he aban-
don the public service. He nev
er lost sight of your interests. I
declare to you, before that God
in whose presence we are now
so especially assembled, that in
his most private and confiden-
tial conversations, the single ob-
jects of discussion and considera-
tion were your freedom and hap-
piness.

You well remember the state
of things which again called forth
Washington from his retreat to
lead your armies. You know
that he asked for Hamilton to be
his second in command. That
venerable sage well knew the
dangerous incidents of a military
profession, and he felt the hand
of time pinching life at its source.
It was probable that he would
soon be removed from the scene,
and that his second would suc-
ceed to the command. He knew,
by experience, the importance of
that place-and he thought the
sword of America might safely
be confided to the hand which
now lies cold in that coffin. Oh!
my fellow citizens, remember this
Yet
solemn testimonial, that he was
not ambitious.
charged with ambition; and,
wounded by the imputation, when
he laid down his command, he
declared, in the proud indepen
dence of his soul, that he never
would accept of any office, un-
less in a foreign war he should
be called on to expose his life in
defence of his country. This
determination was immoveable.

he was

It was his fault that his opinions and his resolutions could not be changed. Knowing his own firm purpose, he was indignant at the charge that he sought for place or power.

He was ambitious

only for glory, but he was deeply solicitous for you. For himself he feared nothing, but he feared that bad men might, by false professions, acquire your confidence, and abuse it to your ruin.

Brethren of the CincinnatiThere lies our chief! Let him still be our model. Like him, after long and faithful public services, let us cheerfully perform the social duties of private life. Oh! he was mild and gentle. In him there was no offence; no guile. His generous hand and heart were open to all.

Gentlemen of the Bar-You have lost your brightest ornament. Cherish and imitate his example. While, like him, with justifiable and with laudable zeal, you pursue the interests of your clients, remember, like him, the eternal principle of justice.

Fellow Citizens-You have long witnessed his professional conduct, and felt his unrivalled eloquence. You know how well he performed the duties of a citizen-you know that he never courted your favour by adulation or the sacrifice of his own judgment. You have seen him contending against you, and saving your dearest interests, as it were, in spite of yourselves. And you now feel and enjoy the benefits resulting from the firm energy of his conduct. Bear this testimony to the memory of my departed friend. I charge you to protect his fame-it is all he has

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left-all that these poor orphan children will inherit from their father. But, my countrymen, that fame may be a rich treasure to you also. Let it be the test by which to examine those who solicit your favour. Disregarding professions, view their conduct, and on a doubtful occasion, ask, Would Hamilton have done this thing?

You all know how he perished. On this last scene, I cannot, I must not dwell. It might excite emotions too strong for your better judgment. Suffer not your indignation to lead to any act which might again offend the insulted majesty of the laws. On his part, as from his lips, though with my voice; for his voice you will hear no more; let me entreat you to respect yourselves.

And now, ye ministers of the everlasting GoD, perform your holy office, and commit these ashes of our departed brother to the bosom of the grave!

EXTRACT FROM BISHOP HALL.

THERE was never any nature without envy; every man is born a Cain; hating that goodness in another which he neglecteth in himself. There was never envy that was not bloody; for if it eat not another's heart, it will cat our own but unless it be restrained, it will surely feed itself with the blood of others; oft-times in act, always in affection: and that God, which in good accepts the will for the deed, condemns the will for the

deed in evil. If there be an evil heart, there will be an evil eye; and if both these, there will be an evil hand.

THE BOSTON REVIEW,

FOR JULY, 1804.

SOME writers have expressed

an opinion, that every sermon should be a persuasive oration; that careless elegance is to be preferred to methodical preciseness; and that the exact forms of method, usually observed in this species of composition, give to it a stiff and inelegant manner, at the same time that it shackles genius and cramps invention. Those who are fond of this sort of address will find it happily displayed in this discourse.

The author professes to give a historical sketch of that church ; that, by delineating the characters of our fathers, the present generation may be instructed. This, we think, he has done, if not in a methodical, yet in a manner not less pleasing. After some pertinent observations upon heathen, jewish, and christian worship, he gives a particular account of the origin and progress of that religious society; the moral and literary character of its former ministers; and successfully vindicates the clergy and laity of former times from the charge of possessing or countenancing the level

ling genius of fanaticism.' He concludes with congratulations and remarks, thoughts and exhortations pertinent and impressive.

The following specimens are among some of its most eloquent parts.

After observing the expiration of almost a century since the establishment of that church, the

mind of the speaker seems awak

ened, and, as if reflecting on the mighty ravages of death during so long a period, with true pathos he inquires

"But our fathers, where are they? How many have served their generation and fallen asleep! In such a number of years how many alterations are

made in human affairs!

Things of great endurance have their changes. Not only magnificent edifices, solemn temples and the face of a city discover the hand of time, but mighty revolutions take place in the earth. While we contemplate the beauty of society in one place, or be hold the order, the improvement and blessings of social life... in other places its fair face is marred and its symmetry entirely destroyed. But if mountains and hills are shaken, and the tempes tuous sea toss her troubled waves on

high, marvel not that man is mortal, or that so many of mankind are prostrate in the dust."

Remarking the frequency with which talents in their minister are apt to be disregarded, after a time, by such as are fond of novel sounds—

"Ministers," says he, "of superiour characters have had reason to com