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filial duty and maternal kindness, she will not only be an aid to her husband, but she will also do well for her children. If she be not at all discontented amid poverty and trouble, she will merit the praises of two nations. If in circumstances of honor and wealth, she is habitually economical in the use of food and clothing, her apartments will become the abode of glory and happiness. When she has a large number of servants and maidens, she will not fail to be kind and indul- gent in her treatment of her inferiors. When her coffers are full of wealth, she will still strictly observe her habits of economy, and work well for her family.

In conclusion, we observe in regard to the preceding observations, that in passing them under review, we find no admixture of error. If diligent efforts be made to instruct the rising gener ition, we may still hope there will be a change for the better. No doubt the omens of good fortune will then work together in our favor―verily, the vital wealth and the spiritual energy will thus be developed in a more illus- trious manner.

To know the good and to maintain it, is like adding new flowers to embroidered clothing-to know the bad and avoid it, is like transforming misery into happiness. May those who shall here- after peruse these pages, perceive herein the reflection of their own virtues.

ART. II. The Holy Wars: Tá-tsing Shing Wú Ki, or Records of the military Achievements of the Monarchs of the Great Pure Dynasty. Compiled by WEI YUEN of Sháuyáng of Húnán pro- vince. 20 vols. 8vo. 3d edition, revised and enlarged. 1846.

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