Delaware journal. [volume] (Wilmington [Del.]) 1827-1832, 1828-06-03

his courge and his personal appearance his charac
ter is vulnerable, his courage none of the best. aud
himself of small stature then, sir, | would adj
wise you to pounce upon him manfully, and before
he has time to say honourable overwhelm him. In
such cases intimidation is the most effecua appica-
ton. Your competitor will with difficulty resist
the first onset but taking to his heels, will leave
you undisputed master of the field. But
Second. If, however, you have mistaken the
character and courage OF your adversary, and he
makes show of resistance. then in that case, re-
sistance is to be overcome by cunning and inesse.
Then. sir, approach your opponent IN frank
and friendly manner, grippe his hand cordially, and
affect great for his health and prosperity
enter deeply with him into his plans Of personal ag-
arandisement; make use of every exertion to get
him promoted out of the way, and by this means
vow may rid yourself of dangerous neighbour.
Third. If the accomplishment of your designs
should require assistance, then look about YOURSELF
and by all means unite your interests with those OF
your most powerful adversary, with an understand
ing that you will divide the spoil In this you
ought to have no compunctons Of conscience, or
dread of the censure Of the word-your conduct will
be palliated, and your notions defended by gene
rous and liberal public, upon the principle of mag
nanimity and nobleness Of soul. This course will
mostly prove successful.
Fourth. If you should apprehend that any one
is likely to be in the way of your interests at some
remote period, then, adopting the reason of the
second rule, advise him friend that he might do
better some where else-persuade him to remove
laway-affect lamentaton, at the hardness OF the
times the scarcity OF money, at the poor prospect
of times being any better ; and by all means take
care to locate him where he will be well balanced,
and we'll watched. Your design will not be sus-
pected, you will appear warm and arden friend,
actuated by the impulse of generous feelings.
Fifth. If the former rules should prove unavall-
iny, as dernier resort and as never falling re-
= source, denounce the object of your dread, if he
should through misfortune be young man, as a
STRIPPING, and designing upstar enlist the pre-
iudices of the people against him and agnst his la
nily treat him with indifference and neglect, and
take care that the same course be pursued by your
n partizans urge your mnions to involve him in
difficulties, to abuse and insult hlm-thus you must
succeed in putting him down-iur the most ndcpen-
Il dent and generous mind cannot bear neg ect. IT with
ers the soul and dries up the sources OF our enjoy.
> ments arising from the confidence of our fellow
It men.
But, sir. should the application and principles OF
the foregoing rules prove insufficient to destroy
IA rival, opponeut, then lay it down as a truth,
D plain as mathematical axiom, that the object oil
I'd your dread is man, with penetration sufficient tt
discover and avoid the nsidous arts Of his enemies
ia with soul firm rock of adamant-with prin
30 cpes too pure to be swerved by interestand witt
s. courage that would remain mistaken amid the ele
4 ments of political confusion, and that he is not to b.
removed, or put down by designing and ambition
O. men. have the honour, sir, to be your obeden
s. servant EXPERIENCE.