Alexandria Gazette, Commercial And Political

From Poulson's Daily Advertiser.
FOR LITTLE CHILDREN.

I have been thrown from my Pony, said a little Boy, to his Father; but by chance I am not hurt—I am glad to hear of your escape, my dear child, but you ought to ascribe it to Providence—Chance is blind, & cannot protect us.—Providence watches over all. Look round on nature—on those things most obvious to your senses—the trees, animals, and yourself. Lift your eyes to Heaven—see the beautiful regularity of the planetary orbs; the return of Day and Night—and the revolution of seasons; then reflect, can these be the effect of chance?—No.—A Supreme Power rules and directs the order of the Universe, and holds the chain of events.

Learn to acknowledge this Great & Good Being, in every thing that befalls you. Pay him the homage of thankful praise for his benefits. Adore his unsearchable wisdom, when he afflicts, and repose an humble confidence in his mercy and protection amidst the various ills that beset the path of human life.

Extend your views beyond the present scene, to permanent possessions and pure pleasures; and entitle yourself to their enjoyment, by studying to obey the will of him who placed you here. Look up to his Superintending Providence for every blessing you would wish to receive, and every danger you are anxious to avoid; and ever scorn to be indebted to chance for what you really owe to your father and your God.