Reading is no small item of influence in the intelligent family, and has not a little to do with forming the characters of its members. Hence, a place is given to a chapter upon that subject, not to discuss the general topic of reading, but to exhibit the dangerous tendency of novel-reading which has become so general. Chapters eleventh and twelfth may appear, at first view, foreign to the general plan of the work; but it is hoped that the notes appended in their proper place, with a careful reading of the chapters, will satisfy even critical readers of the propriety of inserting them. We bespeak an attentive perusal of the chapter on Philosophy of Character, especially by young men, and those who have the training of children. The last chapter-The Whole Family in Heaven, is presented as a motive to fidelity in applying to practice the counsels before discussed. It is also an exhibition of the hope of the household. Almost any topic of discussion is made more intelligible and attractive by the citation of incidents. They add force to mere precept, and establish principles. Hence, the various subjects here discussed are illustrated by such an array of facts as their importance seems to demand. In preparing a work of this kind there is danger of tedious repetition. The author has endeavored to avoid this as much as possible. If allusion is made twice to the same fact, principle, or sentiment, it is to present the different phases of a single truth, or to derive from it some lesson not previously discussed. With these remarks the author sends out this volume upon its errand, hoping it may perform a mission of good to a world which will advance in purity, only so far as the family is made more perfect in union, virtue, and religion. W. M. T. CONTENTS. - ITs Ties-Home- Luther - Associations of Home-Im- portance of the Family Relation the Great, Cecil, Baxter, and others. The Relation of the A Life-union-Unhappy Alliances-Socrates, John Wesley, and Milton-Solomon's description of a good Wife - First Duty, Mutual Love-Inconsistent with it is Marrying for Beauty, Wealth, or a Home. Mutual Confidence - Decep- tion, Secrecy, and Jealousy inconsistent with it. Mutual Forbearance. Mutual Good Temper· -Two Incidents. Mutual Attention-Spending evenings from Home. Appre- ciation of each others' Trials. Mutual Industry - Wives of Collatinus and Augustus Caesar. Little Things bless and mar Marrried Life. Religion -- Language of the Bible to Husbands and Wives- Addresses to the Married - The ――― ELI, Jacob, David, and others having wicked Children- The City Boy - Dr. Beattie's Son- Is a Child's Time Worthless? Government in the Family — Governing - - - - - - Its importance in the Light of the Scriptures - How Much it is Disregarded. Filial Inconsistencies Specified — Oppos- ing Parents-Pertness and Irreverence-Use of the Phrases, "Old Man" and "Old Woman." Causes of the Neglect of Filial Duties-Not Appreciating Toils of Parents- Erroneous Views of Parental Discipline Desire to be ed of Unlettered Parents-The Young Man-Archbishop -- Devotion to Parents promises Good in other respects. SCRIPTURES Silent upon it-Harmony between Brothers and Sisters Delightful - Instances of Alienation. Causes of Rupture-Unforgiving Spirit - Unbridled Temper- Teasing Envy - Property Inherited- Marriage Reli- gion. Virtues of the Fraternal Relation-Strong Attach- ment Mutual Politeness Confidence-Devotion as the Fruit of Love-Joseph as a Brother Power of a Brother's and Sister's Influence-Address to Children, and the Little Girl of Jamaica Address to Youth and Anecdote of Timo- THE Second Institution Ordained in Paradise-Appella- - - --- bath Renders the Family Relations more Enduring-Its - CHAPTER VII. FAMILY BIBLE. RELATION of the Sabbath and Bible. The Family finds its - - ― Scenes on Banks of Ganges and in Sandwich Islands THE - THE Must be put in every Family before a World's Salvation CHAPTER VIII. FAMILY ALTAR. THE Sabbath, Bible, and Prayer, an Ordained Trinity of |