10 INTRODUCTION. ' 



rate the thoughts from " nature up to nature's God! " 

 and afford an elegant and rational amusement to many, 

 whose leisure moments need relaxation from the fa- 

 tigues of more serious study, or the cares of business. 



Should this attempt prove successful, the writer 

 will feel amply compensated; and he hopes the mo- 

 tive that has prompted him, will screen his exertions 

 from the too severe criticism of those scientific persons 

 who may condescend to peruse the following pages. 



