22 Jany. 1816

Chrestom or Language

Ch. 2. Uses of this end

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V. Properties desirable in the matter of which language is susceptible.

This will be determined by, and bear reference to the several preceding topics, viz. 1. Modes or forms; 2. Uses. 3. Operations. 4. Occasions.

Of these properties the following list will it is hoped be found not to want much of being a complete one.

VI. Different degrees in which these several desirable properties are possessed by the principal and best constructed languages in use.

VII. Means by which, in so far as the particular language employed by him admits of the possession of them, these several desirable properties may on each occasion be secured by the individual by whom the matter of language is employed.

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