He may approve or object to what others have proposed before him.

No person may interrupt him, while he speaks.

The youth, who are sitting by, are gaining a knowledge of the affairs and discipline of the society, and are gradually acquiring sentiments and habits, that are to mark their character in life.

They learn, in the first place, the duty of a benevolent and respectful consideration for the poor.

In hearing the different cases argued and discussed, they learn, in some measure, the rudiments of justice, and imbibe opinions of the necessity of moral conduct.