Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-03-17

Perfection oi Jaw consists in its being framed, that
II may govern accidents lie mercy
Fer law to owe its utility TO conjuuctule, is but little
praise.
Shcw tina, the thin. asserted if true does no, a0c, the
question, aud then Shcw II is false.
That may in case locs no, prove tina, NAV
! not he certain avn right in others.
If yiu coniuic the reason which thing pretended
to be necessary y0n need the popr:cty OF
The thing
That thirs to he considered in large, or restrained
sense may appear from THE matter, ana tho
/ TO, expressly mentioned.
General speeches to DC understood with limita-
, tons.
perfect summary must po; or,, any OF the necessary
parts though il does the Illustrations on which
n thing is groumded:-i, is miniature.
You may evadc objections by raisirS other
objections.
a thing insignificant, itself may be very imnor,nn and
, csSontia! in its consequences.
DO not omit totally, but only throw into the shade the
, capital circumstances that make against vor
tIrst eacoetatc matter, words; and examine the
weight OF each, aud he better end than in the bepn
iig and in the beginning than the middle. Express f-
nni not rouseiy and yet there places in which we
should contract and take in Observe round and clean
composition Of sentence Ealing of the clause varv-
"s an Illustration by figures; weight of matter; WORT, OF
judgment. "
II seldom happens tina: ilc rc. proposing
'hng arc the avowcd rcaso"s; the Distinguishing these
makes fine and brilliant fund uf argument
F, irst perceive, then Judge and then rca son.
1t is easier coniuc the argument of one who srppors
! the question, than the question ITSELF
Inc DcSt vefl@l iallacIcS those which
put together.
10 snow the weakness OF argument, strip it of its
sucTtnous ideas, which being blended with those ON which
the Inference depends, seem to show connection usr
there is Then lay The naked ideas in due order
u" which the argument depends, and the faacv will an
You may pcrpex by sub,le,y, or override it lv
naa iuaor. " -
Watch the setting oil, and the manner of stating
the question at the outset: there, is generally the
fraud. 7'@'"'y ''''
II we'll considered, there is no subject of debate which
"cS not i'll some part other ADM, sa Wing what is
those who oppose you.
The parts speech admit Of observation. are mos,
commonly the cpitiets. People not so often wrong in
thets. 49, = Nl''
fon will often find the true meaning of Ing or
'''aon NY an examination cf the subordinate clauses;
| really applicable. "
At once to illustrate enivcn your argument throw
M some ius"m 20 the prevailing topic OF conversation out
W ti"use' or at debate in &; to what passed for
e oa or upon another sui cct the NE day; bun
care "t tine al"si"n well chosen and ,ha, it falls
The lcisnng humour Of tho House
Watch yoGr opportunity, ana speak after pereon ,cLos,
se'"ing mas been FeSonc Watch likewise not only the
proper person you follow, but the proper stage and
, i'ne OF the debate, at which you are to speak
! Wien the argument is against you, dwell upon j, as
shorty rs you can with any degree of proprcy, md &c,
to state OF the consequences which You appreend will
follow from doing nes-,ing to do the thing recomn,c
e"' me consequences of every being degree
prob'"maiicai may always suppose thar they will be
should be. '"'E
1t has often finer effect in debate to nsiuua,o N
assert thing, and especially mrtcrs of rcpoach and
tens"e; IN ch cases, it is attended this advantage
'"at 20" are less liable TO attack
PrccGnsidcr what you should he the fines, MARI NJ
your Speech and IN speaking it incidentally with
wha' has fallen in debate; and, when you come TO that
ie'e"a;ed and finest part hesntc au; appear to borpe:
at some expression that IA or, of your ida
a 'en seem at last to hit upon the thing This has
always extraordinary effect mud ores an n. rs
pore genius TO what you say.
IL great convey an IMPRESSION ,vtIou, ro;,
Tied down by positive words.
Come a. Immediately you can 70 the substance of tho
question: avoid III general all introduction or preface aud
nc er make lawyer like division OF your spccc into
vera hca"s Nothing dSsusts popular assembly more
man henS apprscd of your intention to sneak long.cv.
Wh you "esgn 1t declare the contrary, and they NAV he
drawn on by degrees and IL you perceive that Won ha
got into length and that thase who hear YOU begin 10 be
weary make break in your speech nd anoooi1o for -
ms ap7iogY VIII have the effect OF inducing them TO lend
their attention little lonccr.
ne concessions nf an able in argument are often
the snbirs; part Of it: driven icliy he ma kos
cGS'"h tat IS to To his advantage, being obli-
ca 10 make one which is great deal So Ths il NAV be
.c 10 "o yourself but 1t has great effect you
detect lis being done by others
thing proposed may be more or less from
me reasons which brought Justify liz and isn in
my oe dangerous on account Of the principle OF
whch u is defended is tr,np,rorv and tho
'7'''l may cease with the ITSELF but princi-
pie remains, - be appealed all future occasions
I''s,us 10 lle Dialogue de Orafore, lays ii down
fundamental rule, that speaker should ALWAYS amman ~
be distressed aud under anxrty mt his se,r an,
habfuHte yourself both in reading md hearing not 10
rest satisfied with compromising meaning If tho o
Of IL. ~ 1900
EloG"cnco ousto be cnri,hci and diversified b; an al
fusion 10 vast number Of different things.
when you propose regulate or restrain auv tbinr
ihey VINO oppose you III argue iand il is rl 50 to do
as IT you meant 10 annjha;c it,
Endeavo:r 10 Introduce moral sentiment where j, is