sequence so that their orderly arrangement will assist the mind in reproducing them. (1) From her earliest history, (2) the policy of this country (3) has been to develop the minds of all her people, (4) and to imbue them with the principles of duty. (5) To do this work effectually, she has begun with the young. (6) If she would continue to mount higher and higher toward the summit of prosperity, she must continue the means by which her present elevation has been gained. (7) In doing this, she will not only exercise the noblest prerogative of government, (8) but will coöperate with the Almighty in one of His sublimest works. Again, (1) earliest history, (2) policy of country, (3) develop her people, (4) principles of duty, (5) begun with the young, (6) continue the means, (7) exercise prerogative of
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