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form ones own household, was the bes,
remedy that could be devised. And
though sixteen centuries have rolled sv-sv
the truth Of that answer remains still un-
shaken. Let every parent improve hi,
own household, let him educate his chils.
rem, according 10 the definition OF Web.
sier, and beyond that, LET let him earefuiIv
cultivate and establish in their minds.
disposition 10 think correctly on all sub
jects that may come under their observe.
lion. The idea of correcting thought. ia
Of very extensive Specification. Il is IN.
basis Of all knowledgei it is the founda.
ion Of oil goodness; it is the medium.
through which the mind obtains a know
edge Of the existence Of virtue. THROUGH
Us influence, truth i' recognized, and the
universe! and eternal existence Of moral
and physical law is determined. Il re-
iects the sordij distinctions with which
he world is cursed, and recognizes IN
their stead, an equality Of right. 1t spurns
with disdain, the contempt OF toll, and
shows, that ns God has surrounded %
with matter, requiring TO be modified for
use, by virtue Of a universal equality, al
should participate in labor. Il teaches the
slave 10 rebel against his master, and whis-
Pers in the ear Of the prosecuted, that ty-
ranny is for the lime, triumphant. II re-
cognizes woman as the mother Of man
kind, and authorizes such a development
Of her intellectual powers, as will render
her capablei properly TO bring up, and
rain those 10 whom the future care and
responsibility Of cur glorious Institutions
are 10 be confded. Correct thought is
The basis-aequired learning the super
structure. II the latter be reared upon
the former, the storms and ,empesis o!
adversely, may beat and rage with the
most remorseless fury--in vain. But vet
after all, what is correct thought? and hop
is it 10 be so generally cultivated and es-
tablished, as TO be Of any practical good
10 mankind9 The establishment OF this
great foundation 10 the proper education
Of the child, belongs exclusively to the pa
rent. Properly, to do this, il pre-suppos-
es, in him, some knowledge OF hum1n NJ
ture, together with d toIerable accurate
conception Of right and duty. The sg-
grcgate Of men, and especially those al tho
head Of families, have a sufficiently clear
idea Of those great fundamental PROPOSE
'iv's, which. lac at the Basis ", aud sou
siitute truth and right for all practiesi
purposes. A great amount Of intelligence
IS not absolutely necessary for this pu,-
pose, but it requires an uneeasing watch
EnIness and attention, in importing at Tho
proper time, and in y mynner suited To
childhood, such instructions IS viii max.
hem sound thinkers, accurate reasoners.
and good men; having q just concep tion OF
their duty toward each other, and q dispo-
sition faithfully, 1t any sacrifice, to dis
charge It. That such instruction and adj.
vice may be taken by the child, the parsn:
must obtain It's confidence. Confidence
IS a Hover that can flourish only in a soil,
waiered by Kindness and affection. Tic
Irosis of harshness AMI severity, nip IL In
the bud, and in such cases il never blooms,
never comes 10 perfection, never brings
forth the blessed fruit Of truth, which 4.
so beautiful, 50 angelic in children
What parent in the underworld, is there,
who would Intentionally bring up his child
rem TO lie! and yet, how few escape the
snare that under the qnive Of parental az
&c lion, by foolishly and ignorantIy humor-
ing them in infancy and youth, they create
and cultivate a host of artificial desires
and wants, for The after-gra,iication Of
which, then children become liars and
thieves. If you have obtained the conf
dence of your children, teach them to
sPurn the Ldaa-nf f~alsahaod. no matter
what The reward. The same system Of
instruction, viii teach them to esehew the
smaller meannesses and grosser crimes,
hat make life miserable, and in the end,
lead to infamy and degradation. The idea
Of kindness 10 insects and animals, ear
ries with il, The idea of kindness 10 each
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other, and becomes the basis Of a pure
and unadulterated beneyolence, and kind
y sympathy for the sufierings of the un-
fortunate. By impauing TO them just DO
lions of industry, you will, in realty, Dig
Nifty labor. Show them the necessity
That God has established over the human
family 10 toll, and that what he has or
dained as our duty, it should be our plea
sure 10 perform. Abolish all distinctions