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young men as well as youth-The Areopagus-
Illustration of their strictness and wisdom-
Socrates-The Romans· First imitated the
Spartans Military age-Training-Romulus-
Introduction of Grecian literature_Decree of the
senate-Carneades, Diogenes, Critolaus-Con-
duct of Cato-Yet attention to young men never
lost its vigour -- Ceremonies at assuming the
manly gown-Servius-Office of Censors-Taci-
tus Ancient Germans-Druids-Age of chi-
valry--North American Indians-Reflections on
the examples cited-Consequences-Bowdler-
Present state of society-Illustrations-Increase
of crime-Commission for the trial of the rioters
in Berks-New poor law-Edinburgh Review-
Aylesbury calendar - Bedford gaol - Criminal
tables Criminal law commissioners' report-
Some of its causes- -Universal bias to evil-Want
of early education-Importance of moral principle

-Mills at Lanark--Thomas Bates—his letter—
Warwickshire sessions-Gaol at Preston-De-
grees of instruction, as exhibited by the criminal
tables of last year Theatrical amusements
Gaming-Want of prison discipline-Commis-
sioners on Criminal Law-Mr. Crawford-Dr.
Greville-Rev. Mr. Ruell's report-Finding em-
ployment-Conduct towards those reclaimed-
The present period eventful-Our relative position
as a nation-Prospects-The agents-Conclusions.

CHAPTER II.

ON THE PARTICULAR CLAIMS OF YOUNG MEN.

Page 72-118.

Their relative position in society-A connecting
link an object of solicitude to the philanthropist
Their influence-Joseph-Plato - Alexander-
Hippias and Hipparchus-Alfred-Virgil-Tasso
-Pope Lavater - Raphael - Burke — John
Buchanan - This influence

Howard-Swartz

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not restricted to a few-Scene at Smithfield-
Jesse and David-Inferences.

The difficulties incidental to that position-Inexperi-

enced-Self-confidence- Inconsideration-Their

responsibility-Sir Walter Scott-Temptations

-Improper companions - Locke-Bolton-De-

secration of the Lord's day-Mr. Mark More-

Habits of Intoxication-Rail-roads-Theatrical

exhibitions-Propensity to keep up appearances—

Gaming--Extent-Awful instance of Black-

stone-Sexual intercourse Efforts to decoy

them from the paths of religion and virtue-

Cowper-Infidelity-Ridicule-Often neglected

by their parents-Their immortal interests are all

at stake Mortality Conclusion-Tacitus-

Cicero, &c.

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CHAPTER III.

ON THE DUTIES OF THE RESPECTIVE CLASSES IN
SOCIETY, IN REFERENCE TO THEM.

Page 119-238.

The Duties of Christians generally.

The scriptures are their guide-Manner in which
they instruct-Joseph-Obadiah-Their conduct
approved - Adopted - Imitate their heavenly
Father and their divine Master-Possess a pub-
lic spirit-Means to be used by them--To place
the word of God in the hands of young men—
Also able and suitable books-Colonel Gardiner
-Kirke White-Efforts to be accompanied with
prayer-Personal inquiry of each-Lavalette-
Christians well qualified- Importance of the
object-Doubts-Obligations-Christian benevo-
lence-Death of infidels and Christians contrasted
-Special duties-The female sex.

Ministers.

Design and extent of their commission-Success
chiefly among the young-Should imitate the
sacred writers-Value of young men―
-Attention
to them should be prominent-They are best
qualified-Should gain their esteem and confi-
dence-Mechanics' Institutes-Should form and

cherish young men's associations-Imperative at
the present time-Should communicate with
each other-Intention of religious instruction—
Supply with suitable works-Distribute them
into classes-Principal difficulty.

Parents.

Often a tender subject Instructive Important
-Baxter-They are trustees-Family worship-
Duties-First effort-Dwight-Mode of instruct-
ing-Early influence-Eli- Example-Parents
too often negligent-Should take nothing for
granted-To consider their pecuniary resources
-Abilities-Inclinations-The character of those
under whom they place them-Particular duties
-Might form associations in their own circles.

Employers.

Step into the place of parents-Conduct-Should
attend to the improvement of their minds-Re-
creations-Authority-Roman family symbols-
Family worship and religion-Care should extend
to all whom they employ-Method to be adopted
-Advantages in preventing embezzlement of
property, forgeries, &c.--Should require regular
attendance at public worship-Payment of wages
on Friday-Friendly societies.

The Public at Large.

Queen's proclamation.

The Legislature.

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Intention of government-Blackstone-Young men

special objects-Should cut off the sources of

Juvenile delinquency-Provide for their educa-

tion- Mechanics' Institutes - - Kett Provide

accommodation for the public worship of God-

Prevent tippling on Sundays, and the desecration
of that day-Bates-Rail-roads.

Magistrates and Municipal Authorities.

Their general character-Consequent influence—

Duties.

Members of the Legal Profession.

Their importance-Qualifications-Judges --Influ-
ence of the profession.

Members of the Medical Profession.

Their learning-Capabilities great-Demands upon
them-The peculiarity of their sphere-Conse-
quent opportunities.

Officers in the Army and Navy.

Their duties not merely Official-Dangers-Xerxes
Objects requiring their attention.

Tutors and Preceptors.

Their responsibility-Duties- Improvement that