The Power of Persuasion

George F. Horr Appeal to the things that man holds dear is another potent form of persuasion. Joseph's story in his great Salem speech of 1828 used this method most dramatically. John Quincy Adams and James Monroe answered it again in the Monroe Doctrine, which John Quincy Adams declared was only the doctrine of the consent of the governed. The Republican Party answered it when it took possession of the force of government at the beginning of the most brilliant period in all legislative history. I call upon you, mothers, by that which never fails in woman the love of your offspring, teach them as they climb your knees or lean on your bosoms the blessings of liberty. Swear them at the altar as