according to their respective sizes; some of them are employed in times of peace to guard our coasts, and prevent the approach of enemies, and the rest are laid by; but in war time all are employed. Many go out in fleets, or squadrons, to carry troops to foreign parts, to convoy merchantmen, or ships of commerce, and to engage with the ships of the enemy. The principal officers of the Royal Navy are ADMIRALS, CAPTAINS, MASTERS, MIDSHIPMEN. There are a number of other persons of different denominations employed on board, beside the common sailors, of which there are a great many in each ship. Of the INLAND NAVIGATION. Besides the ships of war, and those which go to foreign parts in the merchant's service, there are a great number of smaller vessels constantly employed in going to and from various parts in the kingdom, to carry corn, coals, fish, and the produce of the manufactures of different countries. What I have here given is but a slight sketch of the present state of England. I have not room to describe its numerous advantages, but I hope you perceive that it is a most desirable country to live in, and that you have ample reason to be thankful to God that you are a member of it. As you increase in years and knowledge, ope your attachment to its Constitution will increase also, and that you will have a true love for your native land, for this will lead you to contribute your part toward its prosperity, by practising that RIGHTEOUSNESS, which alone exalteth a nation. THE END. Printed by T. C. HANSARD, Peterborough-court, Fleet-street, London. A CATALOGUE of deservedly Popular Books for Children, which are printed for the Publishers of this Work: By Mrs. TRIMMER. New and improved Editions of the following: 1. Scripture History. With a series of Prints, 2 vols., sewed, price 2s. 2. The Old Testament.-With Prints, 2 vols., 4s. 3. The New Testament.With Prints, 2 vols., 4s. |