By the side of every chapter to which a reference is made, the pupil is to set down in pencil the verse or verses which apply to the subject. Where the chapter is not specified, it implies that the pupil is to select a chapter which throughout bears an allusion to the subject.

For JEHOVAH, we should substitute Father. The word which the Jews held in peculiar veneration, and which the Protestant translators of the Old Testament have rendered LORD, conveys to our mind the idea of the Trinity in Unity, and we should also substitute "The Father for GOD, because "the Son is GoD, and the Holy Ghost is GOD."

NOTICES TO CORRESPONDENTS.

LANGUAGE, GRAMMAR, &c.

O-U-G-H. (M. S.)-It has at least seven different sounds. Bough rhymes with now; cough rhymes with off; dough rhymes with doe; hough (except when a proper name) rhymes with mock; rough rhymes with muff; through rhymes with you; ought rhymes with taught.

Cobbett's Grammar. (A. Z.)—All that is urged in favour of Cobbett's Grammar may be true, but we should never think of recommending a lady to introduce it to her school, and we are surprised that a father should wish his daughter to study it, especially now, as there is so large a variety of school grammars.

We consider it a right which should be insisted upon, that the choice of schoolbooks be left to the teacher.

The Child's First Grammar. (A.-A.)-We cordially thank you for the MS. so kindly forwarded to us. It shall receive our early attention. We hope to insert an article on the subject in our next.

RECEIVED: D. D.-M. A. L. (Quite correct.)-V. N.

ARITHMETIC.

The Abacus (C.)-For class teaching the large one is preferable; but we have not seen a large one so contrived that young children could themselves manage to perform operations on it.

ANSWERS: S. B. (correct.)-Mentor (the second one is decidedly the better one).— I. O. U. (the book is wrong, it should be 3d.)—I. J. K. (it differs very immaterially from other editions; we think you are acting wisely in the matter.)

RECEIVED: Anna-N. J. L.-M. A. L-t.-R. P., &c.

MUSIC.

Excelsior (F. E.)-The words are not copyright; they have been set to music by several

persons. We have not seen the one you mention. Shopkeepers like to dispose of stock on hand.

RECEIVED: G. Minor-C. J.-D. C. (Duff and Hodgson.)

POETRY.

Poetical Contributors.-These have been so numerous that were we to insert all we have received, our whole number would be poetry, or what was intended for poetry. To poetical contributors especially we must say, We cannot undertake to return rejected manuscript.

AMY C.-Your friend is correct; neither of your quotations is from Kirke White; both are from the following beautiful effusion of THOMAS MOORE:

Oh! Thou who dry'st the mourner's tear,
How dark this world would be,

If, when deceived and wounded here,
We could not fly to Thee!

The friends who in our sunshine live,
When winter comes, are flown;
And he who has but tears to give,
Must weep those tears alone;
But thou wilt heal that broken heart,
Which, like the plants that throw
Their fragrance from the wounded part,
Breathes sweetness out of woe.
When joy no longer soothes or cheers,
And e'en the hope that threw

A moment's sparkle o'er our tears,

Is dimmed and vanished too!

Oh! who would bear life's stormy doom,

Did not Thy wing of love

Come brightly wafting through the gloom,

One peace-branch from above?

Then sorrow, touched by Thee, grows bright

With more than rapture's ray;

As darkness shows us worlds of light

We never saw by day.

E. W. J.-We are much obliged to you. Want of space compels us to defer the insertion. We hope to have the lines "To a Poet" in our next.

We

M. A. R. (St. Alban's). We shall watch your experiment with much interest. should feel much obliged to you if you will favour us with your address in full, as we wish to communicate with you privately.

You know whom !-We are truly sorry that, though you are not vexed, you are annoyed. Shall you be annoyed if we say, that we guess you are young? Do not let trifles annoy you. You are sensitive, and our knowledge of human nature generally, and of poetical young ladies particularly, is sufficient to warrant us in saying that you would have been more annoyed by our prompt compliance with your request, than by our saying let the matter rest till you hear from us by letter.

SCRIPTURE, RELIGION, &c.

Dictionary of the Gospels. (CHARLOTTE T—.)—“ Derived corrupted nature" is Corrupt is a much stronger term than dead," and conveys a very

correct. different idea.

Controversy. (J. W.) Do you remember the poetical quotation in our prospectus ?

"Religion should extinguish strife,
And make a balm of human life;

But friends who chance to differ
On points which God has left at large,
How freely will they meet and charge!
No combatants are stiffer."

Divine Forgiveness. (E. S.)-We are much pleased with your interesting letter, but we fear that we must decline your kind offer for the present.

"THE GOVERNESS" and "THE CARLOW POST" (A Clergyman of the Church of England. We shall be happy to insert the letter from our reverend correspondent in our number for March. We have received other communications on the same subject. RECEIVED: Rev. A. H.-Rev. J. S.-Rev. J. P.-Theophilus.-Another Sunday-School Teacher.-L. L.-&c.

HISTORY, BIOGRAPHY, CHRONOLOGY, &c.

The Electric Telegraph. (A. B.)-The inventor, Mr. Bain, is living, and, we believe, derives con siderable pecuniary benefit from his valuable discovery.

Pizarro. (QUERY.)-Pizarro was a Spanish pirate (1501-1541). It was Ataliba, In ca of Peru, whom he and his associates compelled to profess Christianity, and then burnt, after strangling, as a favour to a Christian. Pizarro was assassinated.

Earl of March. (J. M.) The Mortimer family were formerly the lords of the Welsh marches, or border-lands. The baronial castle was at Wigmore in Herefordshire. Edward IV. was their lineal descendant or representative.

Mortimer is a contraction and corruption of De mortuo mari (of the Dead Sea). RECEIVED: M.-M. N.-A. Z.-E. B. We hope our present number will satisfy the requirements of a large number of correspondents.

GEOGRAPHY.

The Marches (J. M.).-The word signifies marks or boundaries. We derive it from the Anglo-Saxon, but it is common to almost all languages of Teutonic origin. The country adjoining the English settlements of East Anglia and Deira, and which bordered on the lands of the British tribes, obtained the name of the March, and its possessor that of Mercians. The German title Margrave and the English title Marquis and Marchioness, are derived from the same origin. (See "EARL OF MARCH" under HISTORY.)

Van Diemen's Land. (J. W.)~The aborigenes were of the same race as those of Australia. It is colder than Australia.

RECEIVED: S. A. H.-P. G.-H. B.

GEOLOGY.

A Kind Offer.-A gentleman has kindly offered to write in "THE GOVERNESS" some articles on this subject. He says it can be simplified so as to be attractive even to nursery children. We should like to know whether our friends would like a few articles on Geology.

ADVICE, MISCELLANEOUS INQUIRIES, &c. Ladies' Colleges. (M. A. T.—F. S.—A. A., &c.)—The terms for boarders at Mrs. Craig's institution are 407. per annum. We can give no further information concerning it than that contained in the prospectus, which was forwarded to us in reply to our inquiries, and which, we suppose, can be obtained on application.

We believe that the "Queen's College" in Harley Street is an excellent establishment. We have reason to hope that we shall be able (through the kindness of Miss Parry, the Lady Superintendent) to supply the information required, both as regards plans and operations.

Whilst on this subject we cannot refrain from bringing under our readers' notice the following lines, which appeared a few months since in the Literary Gazette; they are from the pen of one who styles himself "BACHELOR OF ARTS."

THE LADIES' COLLEGE.

I promised, dear Fanny, to warn you,

If ever my love took a turn;

Well, that moment is come, and I scorn you

The cause of my fickleness learn.

Have you heard of the feminine college?

No illiterate ladies for me!

Just fancy the glory, the knowledge,

Of a woman who takes her degree.

I

Greek, Latin, French, Hebrew, and German,
She's a damsel of exquisite parts,
She will pen you an ode or a sermon,
In short, she's a Spinster of Arts!
S. A. on a card they now figure,

What an air, what a fashion has she!
Only think of the talent, the vigour,
Of a woman who takes her degree!

Theology, history, science,

From all fountains of learning she'll quaff,
She will wear a proud look of defiance,

And walk like a moral giraffe.

Now, a boarding-school miss who would try for?

What is simple Miss S. or Miss B.?

No, this is the woman to sigh for,

When once she has got her degree.

There's a chance then for you yet, sweet Fanny,
Matriculate, don't lose a day;

I should like your love better than any,
The moment you are an S. A.

Of your common-place nymphs I am weary,
A duchess were nothing to me,
I'll turn up my nose at a Peri,
Unless she has got a degree!

The Schoolmistress Abroad. (H. C.)—Your shrewd friend is "too clever by half." Were it not for your courteous letter we should treat the insinuation with the contempt it deserves, especially as we have some idea of the quarter whence it emanates. We beg to inform you that the advertisement, the copy of the application, and the (original) reply of the advertiser were sent to us by a gentleman who knows the accomplished ci-devant candidate. She kept a copy of her application, and, as advised, wrote coppy" on it, and placed it with the advertisement, which appeared in the National Society's Monthly Paper. It was evident that the advertiser thought the application no joke, or we should not be now enabled to say that if you are not satisfied with our explanation, and will favour us with your real name and address, we shall be happy to forward to you the printed advertisement-the "coppy" of the erudite letter, and the advertiser's reply, which has been kept in the envelope just as it was received.

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Boarding Schools. (A. M. S.)—“THE GOVERNESS" is not intended for the teachers of any particular class of schools. We hope to profit by your hints. The majority of our subscribers are principals of ladies' establishments, private governesses, and mistresses of superior elementary schools.

Trained Mistresses. (E. D.)-Your remarks are just. Teachers trained under the government minutes do not require that assistance which is "so desirable to the private governesses, or the lady whom necessity rather then choice has made a teacher;" but we think it would be very unwise to make "THE GOVERNESS" exclusive. Female educators of every class and grade should find a periodical adapted to their several requirements.

A Shareholder in "THE GOVERNESS." (G. B.)-Your kind letters are under consideration, and we hope to communicate with you soon.

M. Mc. Cy.-We thank you sincerely for your encouraging letter.
A Poor Teacher. E. L. is thanked for her letter respecting this case.
RECEIVED: A. T.-S. S.-Nemo.-O. P.-A Pupil Teacher.-E. H.

Erratum. In the notice To CORRESPONDENTS on the inside cover of No. I., for pp. 41 and 42 read p. 21. (Had A.- Mary B.-£ s. d.-and Lizzie read the last pages of "THE GOVERNESS Advertiser" they would have found the replies to their inquiries.)

THE GOVERNESS.

LOVE.

FULL of import-fraught with associations numerous as diverse― how harrowing, or how heart-cheering-how constantly used-how often misunderstood-how frequently misapplied-is that talismanic monosyllable, LOVE! A word more significant, or of more extensive application, is not to be found in the English language. It is a word which implies all that is morally beautiful, all that is holy, all that is worth living for and hoping for; yea, all that is desirable for time and for eternity. There is no principle, however sacred, no law, however just, no duty, however important,—there is no tie, however endearing, no pleasure, however sweet, no reward, however magnificent,-but its excellence may be expressed by that well-known word which has been most beautifully employed as a definitive of God Himself,-Love.

Historians, poets, prophets, evangelists and apostles, from remotest ages, and through successive generations, proclaimed, in language glowing with the fervour of heavenly inspiration, the glorious attributes of the Most High; it remained for that beloved and amiable disciple whose writings were to complete the canon of Holy Writ, to attribute to the Deity the personification of what on earth is but an abstract principle, yet the mainspring of every sinless thought-of every noble deed. Yes, in Revelation "it is written," and in reason it is evident, GOD IS LOVE.

And what is Love? In heaven it is everything; for GoD is love; on earth it is the least defaced, if not the sole, relic of Paradise. It is the key-stone of the stupendous arch which unites heaven to earth, and man to heaven. It is the distinguishing characteristic of the disciples of Him whose earthly sojourn was a mission of matchless philanthropy. It is the summary of the divine law.

To love is Godlike. The more the image of the Creator is