These amusing volumes, for amusing they certainly are, remind us perpetually of Robinson Crusoe, the Memoirs of Captain Robert Boyle, and many other works of that class, which though but indifferently written, have acquired an unexampled share of popularity. The style of our military adventurer is certainly not a perfect model of eloquence, and he indulges himself sometimes in a strain of garru lity that has more relation to the prosing of my grandmother, than to the style either of the closet or the camp. But with these defects Mr. H. is generally a diverting, and often a very instructive companion. In his remarks on American manners or scenery, he is much more liberal than many of his predecessors, and, indeed, his language is for the most part, highly civil and complimentary. A very high sense of honour, seems to be a prominent feature in our author's mind, and his noble behaviour and indefatigable perseverence in adversity, in sickness, and sorrow, are excellent stimulants to the children of misfortune. Some of the adventures which he records, are of a romantic cast, but many of his remarks and lessons are perfectly practical. His Struggles are sometimes those of a lion caught in the toils, and striving to get free; and his elastic mind still bounding under calamity's pressure, recalls to remembrance the fabulous legend of the palmtree, which is said to exalt itself, and to flourish under every weight that can be imposed.

THE SENTENTIOUS, OR SERIOUS WORLD.

We have read some where a collection of Italian and Spanish sayings; which, particularly the latter appeared, to possess uncommon merit. The good taste of Dr. Knox has preserved many of them in one of his valuable repositories of elegant literature. The following, though not equal in merit, sometimes exhibit wisdom in a nut-shell. Brief sentences of this cast are easily remembered, sink deeply into the mind, and often have a salutary influence over our behaviour.-EDITOR.

THE present mode of education is much better than was practised with the last generation, when a child was told, with an authoritative tone, that children must not ask questions.

It is astonishing what a little matter will disturb a man, when he is committing a dishonest act. The slightest noise alarms a housebreaker.

No man can make a pun whose heart is not at ease.

When you tell a pleasant story, a little embellishment is allowable. A man, who has a competency, with a good understanding, a quiet temper, and a benevolent heart, enjoys as much happiness as human nature is capable of receiving.

What you purchase in an auction room, you will, in general, be glad to sell next day at an under price.

Any man may be a pedant, but to be a polite scholar is a very difficult attainment.

Man is like a barometer. His mind seldom remains long stationary. Could the waters of Lethe be bought, thousands would become the purchasers.

The law allows of no mitigation of offences committed under the influence of ebriety.

If, by any accident, your income should become less, meet your misfortune bravely, and be not ashamed to contract your expenses. If you dream of getting a prize in the lottery, you may be almost certain of waking without it.

Some men, unfortunately, entertain such high notions of honour as to be continually engaged in disputes and quarrels.

When you are invited to dinner, it is uncivil to send an excuse at a late hour; and, perhaps, upon a frivolous occasion. It always gives offence, as your place cannot be supplied on a short notice, and people love to have their table filled.

Families that once quarrel, are seldom cordially reconciled.
When every thing has left us, Hope abides by us to the last.

An unlettered man, with a good capacity, is like a rough diamond, that every one wishes to see polished.

Proverbs bear age, and he who would do well may view himself in them as in a looking glass.

One eye of the master sees more than four eyes of his servant.
Working in your vocation is half praying.

Large trees give more shade than fruit..

When you are all agreed upon the time, quoth the curate, I will

make it rain.

Jolin Do-little was the son of Goody Spin-little.

The worst pig often gets the best pear.

Poor folks have neither kindred nor friends.

He who quakes with cold, either wants money to buy him clothes, or wit to put them on.

He who would have a thing done quickly and well, must do it himself.

Reason governs the Philosopher, and a cudgel the fool.
Love, Knavery and Necessity make men good orators.
When a man is tumbling down, every saint lends a hand.
A lewd bachelor makes a jealous husband.

That crown is well spent which saves you ten.

When you have any business with a man, give him title enough,

A soldier, fire, and water, soon make room for themselves.

A careful thoughtful man is half a conjurer.

Men toil, and take pains, in order to live easily at last.

Let us enjoy the present, we shall have trouble enough hereafter,
Begin your web, and God will supply you with thread.

Abate two thirds of all the reports you hear.

A fair face, and very little brains.

If two know it, all the world will know it too.

The world makes men drunk as much as wine.

Wine and youth are fire upon fire.

He who eats of but one dish never wants a physician.

From hearing, comes wisdom, and from speaking, repentance.
He who serves the public has but a scurvy master.

The mob is a terrible monster.

Hell is very full of good meanings and intentions.

A great many pair of shoes are worn out before men do all they say.
He counts very unskilfully who leaves God out of his reckoning.
Experience is the father, and Memory the mother of Wisdom.
Oil and Truth will get uppermost at last.

We ought not to give the fine flour to the devil and the bran to God.
He who is born of a hen must scrape for his living.

A man was hanged for saying what was true.

Since my house must be burnt, I will warm myself at it.

Tell every body your business, and the devil will do it for you.

"Tis truth which makes the man angry.

All is good that God sends us.

Do not all that you can do; spend not all you have; believe not all you hear; and tell not all you know.

LEGITIMATE LIBERTY IS TO SERVE OUR GRACIOUS GOD.
The common soldier's blood makes the general a great man:
Sickness is a personal citation before our Judge.

When children are little they sometimes make their parents heads ach, and when they are grown up they often make their hearts ach. A huge house, a huge trouble.

one.

Never advise a man to go to the wars, nor to marry.

Beauty beats a call upon a drum.

Make a slow answer to a hasty question.

Never count four except you have them in your bag.

Open your door to a fair day, and make yourself ready for a foul

That great saint. Interest, rules the world.

Take not physic, when you are well, lest you die, in order to be better.

A wise man will bend a little, rather than be torn up by the roots. All row galley-wise; every man draws toward himself.

A little too late is too late still.

If you would be healthful, clothe yourself warm, and eat sparingly. Good wine makes a bad head, and a long story.

Receive your money, before you give a receipt for it, and take a receipt before you pay it.

He who hath money and capers is provided for Lent.

Live well and be cheerful.

He who doth most at once, doth least.

Go as early as you may to market, and as late as you can to battle. Thank you, good puss, starved my cat.

I know not how the ladies, who indisputably are warm advocates for matrimony, will.relish this apothegm, which Hymen will forth with pronounce to be a most damnable heresy. But my charming friends must remember that this cold and churlish saying is, probably, the rancorous effusion of some miserable monk, moping in his cloistered cell, who is debarred from all the joys of Juno, like another Ixion, and rails at what he cannot comprehend.

Note by the Editor of The Port Folia.

MERRIMENT.

A CERTAIN ex minister, in the course of a speech in the House of Lords, said, that if any thing unjust or improper on his part, or on the part of those with whom he acted, was an obstruction to the war, he should not lie on his pillow with ease. On which, a member whispered another, If he cannot lie on his pillow with ease, he can lie in this house with ease.

A reverend divine being accused of negligence in his calling, and styled an unfaithful shepherd, from scarcely ever visiting his flock, defended himself by saying, he was always with them at shearing

time.

An Irish jolman being asked how he liked the Parisian elegantes, said he liked them well enough, but he could not bear their painting so barefacedly.

The same votary of St. Patrick, one day found a light guinea, which he was obliged to sell for eighteen shillings. Next day, he saw another guinea lying in the street: Arrah, says he, I'll have nothing to do with you, I lost three shillings on your brother yesterday.

A certain bruising parson having been examined as a witness in the Court of King's Bench, the adverse counsel attempted to browbeat him; I think you are the bruising parson, said he. I am, said the divine, and if you doubt it, I'll give it to you under my hand.

LEVITY FOR THE PORT FOLIO.

A LOVER'S CONSOLATION.

A mistress I've lost, it is true;
But one comfort attends my disaster:
That, bad she my mistress remained,

I could not have called myself master.