This quotation is from Shakspeares drama of Henry 8th ;— you will immediately perceive who is the subject of it-Cardinal Wolsey, who lived in the reign of Henry 8th. This wonderful man was the son of a butcher, at Ipswich, and by his great abilities and perseverance reached to the highest pinnacle of human greatness. The king took a dislike to him because he objected to his marriago with Anna Boleyn. He is supposed to be addressing Cromwell, his young secretary, and the language is most touching and affecting, the advice he gives him is admirable,—and I think no short quotation from Shakspeare's voluminous writings could give you a finer idea of the style and splendour of that great man's works. Shakspeare was born at Sratford upon Avon, in Warwickshire, 1564, and died 1616. THE PSALM OF LIFE. Tell me not, in mournful numbers, Life is real-life is earnest! And the grave is not its goal, (1) "Dust thou art, to dust returnest," Was not spoken of the soul. Not enjoyment, and not sorrow, Art is long, and Time is fleeting, And our hearts, though stout and brave, Still, like muffled drums, are beating Funeral marches to the grave. (1) Goal-end In the world's broad field of battle, Trust no Future, howe'er pleasant, Heart within, and God o'erhead! Lives of great men all remind us, We can make our lives sublime, Foot prints that perhaps another, Let us, then be up and doing, LONGFELLOW. (2) Bivouac-an army on guard. These heart and soul inspiring verses are written by a living American Poet, who has contributed greatly to advance the literature of his fine and prosperous country. Each line conveys to us the purest sentiment, and teaches us the highest philosophy. 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