Excerpt from The Beauties of the Hon. Daniel Webster: Selected and Arranged, With a Critical Essay on His Genius and Writings IN offering a few remarks (as introductory to the fol lowing work) ou the genius and writings of Mr. Webster, we must observe'that the immediate value of those pro, ductions consists in their development of admitted and eternal principles. Whatever improvements may have been made in the social and political systems by the influence of increased intelligence and the progression of mankind, ...
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Excerpt from The Beauties of the Hon. Daniel Webster: Selected and Arranged, With a Critical Essay on His Genius and Writings IN offering a few remarks (as introductory to the fol lowing work) ou the genius and writings of Mr. Webster, we must observe'that the immediate value of those pro, ductions consists in their development of admitted and eternal principles. Whatever improvements may have been made in the social and political systems by the influence of increased intelligence and the progression of mankind, still both systems are founded on natural and admitted grounds, and the principles of right and wrong are immutable and eternal. Were the following Wise dependent solely on their brilliancy of language, and the power of imagination displayed, they might form a structure, 'the pride and glory of the age; but it it the combination of these qualities, in their perfection, with the philosophical and instructive views developed, that exhibits the depth of thought and grandeur of mind which must command the praise and admiration of all 0508 yet to come. To pursue the metaphor. The ank tin's and productions of Webster appear m a m mesemble a massive structure, calculated, by the strength of its materials, to resist the winter blast or the bowling storm; and although years may pass over. Leaving the moss on its battlements, and the stamp of time upon its walls, it still exists. There are associations too grand and mighty connected with its existence, to allow future generations to leave it to ruin. The following remarks must be under stood to be made without reference to political party, although it is difficult to regard Mr. Webster in an isolated position. His noblest efforts are connected with the constitution. They are the props which have sustained it in the fierce struggle of political madness and selfish strife; and if future ages should be destined to behold its ruin and fall, we prophecy that its strongest support will be found in that elevated and devoted spirit which the efforts of Mr. Webster will have inspired in the people. It will be observed; that one of the chief claims to distinction which these efforts advance, is founded on their connexion and completeness. They re. Semble a linked chain. The last link must be the hour). Dary of vision, or the sight becomes confused if we attempt to break off at any intermediate part. This, perhaps, is the perfection of argument and public speak. Ing, - to connect the whole bearings of a subject, and to place them in that train which enables the mind to glide almost imperceptibly from. Step to step, till the conclusion. Bursts upon it in irresistible truth. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at ... This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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