It is maintained by some, that after a certain time men should not employ themselves in public affairs, 64. The love of honor and zeal for the public good never grows old, 65. It is not well for a man who has never been accustomed to public business to commence such employment late in life, 66. An aged man may usefully conduct public affairs, as we see in the instances of Augustus Caesar, Pericles, and Agesilaus, 67, 68. Simonides and Sophocles, in old age, were good poets, 68. It is unworthy of a man who has served the public many years, to descend, in the decline of life, to mean employments, 69, 70. Political life has pleasures very great and honorable, 71. A man should not suffer his glory to wither in old age, 72. Reputation once acquired is easily maintained, and the people readily trust their old and faithful servants, 73. Envy and jealousy do not assail old age, 73, 74. It is not easy to terminate a long and faithful public service, 74. An old man staying at home, and spending his time in small matters is not honored, 75. Old men, full of experience and of wisdom, are often compelled by their fellow-citizens to conduct difficult negotiations, 76. Old age of itself is not a good reason for quitting the public service, 77, 78. Young men for war, but old men for counsel, 78. The Roman council of state is called the Senate, 79. The regal dignity has cares and toils, but who would advise the king to abdicate? 80. Old men in office may instruct and guide younger statesmen, 81, 82. Old men are often hale and vigorous, and so not disabled for the service of the state, 83. Examples of Phocion, Masinissa, and Cato, 83. Idleness enervates even great men, as Lucullus, while constant employment invigorates, 84. Our country has claims on our services, 85. Yet old age should have becoming employment, 86. An aged man should abstain from small and frivolous matters, 87. Offices of honor and dignity befit old men, 88. They should not eagerly seek office, 88. Old men should not be forward to speak in public, they should speak on grave occasions, 89. On other occasions, let them yield to younger men, 89, 90. Let them comfort and encourage deserving young men in their failures, 91. To be a statesman is not only to hold office and conduct negotiations, but also to guide, instruct, and assist those who conduct public affairs, when occasion requires, 93, 94. Even men in private stations may do this, and thus serve their country till death, 95, 96. POLITICAL PRECEPTS. BY SAMUEL WHITE, M.D.