VIRTUE.
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Virtue isthe daughter ofheaven happy

 those who cultivate it from their infancy ; they pass their youth in serenity; their

 manhood in tranquility; and their old age

 without remorse. There is nothing in this

 world fit to be compared with it; all its

 wishes and desires are to celestial enioy- ments, which are not liable to change. The virtuous man looks back on his past

 conduct without regret, because his fate

 cannot but be happy. His mind is-tt

 seat of cheerfulness, and his actions are the foundations of felicity; he is rich amid poverty, and no one can deprive him of what he possesses he is all per- fection, for his life is spotless !; and he has nothing to wish for; since lie posses ses every thing. Alexander was cele- bratcd for his courage Ptolemy for his learning Trajan for bis love of truth Antonius for his piety Constantius for his teinpera,ice; Scipio for his confluence; and Theodosius for his humility. Oh glorious virtue, which, in some or other, rewards all its admirers, ,and without which there can be no real happiness

 The tongue is woman's sharpest wea- pon of defence, and some say, it was the last evil that fell from Pandora's box-but it must have come out first, for it could not bear such long confinement.

 4 French motAes's adcice to her daugh- ter, lately given ia evidence in a law pro ceeding :-" must repeat to you what before have said you must take more care of your husband, and seek to please him. for lie is a worthy man. You know that he is a little inclined to vanity; I do not say that you are therefore to be coquette Ion the contrary-bc simple but let it be simplicity recherche. Get up early in 'ihe morning, that is to say z o'clock. .or half past z at least arrange your hair, and put d. little gum into the cnrls, that they may remain firm during the day then put on long stays, and a plain neat gown that fits well. and which suits your face and figure; this alone will give him pleasure then pay great attention to your household-work at usual tlings--spend no money in folliesj do not make too free with your husbands pupils--do not lend money without his con- sent, and aeuer put yoarseJ into e passion. One thing, of which never yet yenturcd io speak to you is, that without your per- celying it you have great fondness for arr den, liquors, which get into your head ,and heat your imagination; pray think of this fault, my dear girl, and correct it.'' 4