Every nation of the world has its sales, living "or dead, whose wordy are often regarded as prophecies, In ancient times they were the figure-heads representing their people, they had large bands of enthusiastic followers, and they were, in many instances, the leaders who moved the heart of their country. Now and then they would speak freely on whatever came under their notice: they had the courage of open: discussion without the rest fear of men: they were im-Lin their keen judgment; and they certain neck of honour from people which it is not easy for now to comprehend. Many wielded it their hands religious and political powers. These leaders of mankind have made thole appearance in various quarters of the globe; in Egypt. Arabia, China, India, and many other Asiatic countries, of old, and in most of the European countries during the Dark Ages. In China, they lived through a succession of many dynasties, and nearly all of them were very well educated, we'll versed in the 'There is a point worth remem-that in China no-one can accomplish much' who is not himself a master of literature, Unvil very recently, free public xpeecl is thing absolutely new and unknown to the El their hearts then were reached ted only through the mighty influence of the pen in circulars, pamphlets, and books, The literati, theres
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