David Daggett: “No one doubts that in their opposition, they are conscientious, and yet few doubt the propriety of enforcing such taxes.”

My fellow citizens human nature is the same here as in France--Then before you give ear to the songs of enchantment Count the Cost--Before you sell your birthright for a mess of pottage Count the Cost.

But mark the issue --Not twelve years have elapsed before she has returned to an inglorious despotism--She has exchanged her Capets for a foreign usurper, with an incalculable loss, and here her history ends.

On similar principles a wise people regard the conduct of other nations, and are solemnly admonished by their example.

If no benefits will result--if much evil will probably ensue--the course of duty and interest is plain.