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latin and Labor.-The following anec-
dote was related by the late John ADAMS,
even to the last of his life, with all that good
humour which was SO characteristic OF him,
and it is presumed has not yet passed from
the minds of many, who have heard 1t from
his own lips; few only Of his strong express
sions are remembered.


when was boy, had to study the Lat
IN grammar; but it was dull, and l hated 1t.
NV father was anxious to send me to Col
lege, and therefore l studied the grammar
till could bear with it no longer: and going
to my father / told him did not like study,
and asked for some other employment. II
was opposing his wishes, and he was quick
in his answer. We'll John, said he, if Latin
grammar does not suit you, you may try
ditching, perhaps that will my meadow
Wonder needs ditch, and you may put by
Latin and try that.


This seemed delightful change, and to
the meadow went. But soon found ditch
ing harder than Latin, and the first forenoon
was the longest I ever experienced. That
day ! ate the the bread OF labor, and glad
was Iwhen night came on. That night
made some comparison between Latir
grammer and ditchins. but said not wort
about it. I dug the next forenoon and want
ed to return to Latin at dinner, but It wa
humiliating. and could not do it. At nigh
toll conquered pride, and told my father
one OF the seycrcst trials Of my lite, that
he chose, I would go back to latin grammar
He was glad OF it; and if have since gaine'
any distinction, it has been owing to th
two days labor in that abomiuable ditch