From the Baltimore Fed. Republican, June 5.


THEWAY TO HEAVEN.
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Sir Richard Steele (eho greatly contributed by
his wit and humot. 20 enliven aud Diversity those
lnrStiamRhle productions the Spectator Taller and
Gnardian) about the year 1895 made journey To
Scotland In company with several gentlenen OF
distinction. On their way, when near Amman, they
observed fck Of sheep and little distance their
keeper stretrhed on the ground, with hook in his
hand. Sir Richard, having little inclination for
humour. proposed to his companions to have some
sport with the shepherd; on which, they All rode np
20 him, and the knight enquired the title Of the
book IN his hand. The shepherd Immediately start
ed ou lis feet, and told him. = And pray what do
yoH learn from this'book 4" continued Sir Rchart.
learn from il the way 70 heaven" replied the
other. !. Very wel' added the knight, :" We are
all fellow travellers bound 10 the same place and
il will be very obliging. If you will show ~ the
way thither" " WITH ali my heart" rejoined the
conntrymau, " il you will 20 wi'h nc 70 wonder
en1inence." To this proposal Sir Richard and his
company assented, and followed tteir guide 10 a
rring ground from there's they had view of an
antique tower a few miles distant. The shepherd
then turning 10 Sir Richard you see Sir" said
he, yonder tower the way you ask for. lies close
by it; and thatisndeed the only safe and certain
road to happiness.' Surprised al this strange d.
rection, Sir Richard enqured Of him wha the tow
crwas called--To which the shepherd replied
Ant please your honor, the uame Of it is The
Tower Of Repentence.