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A candid observer must reply, they are men in whose hands power has been wisely placed by the people, and who have never abused that power, men of unquestionable talents and of spotless fame.
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Daggett defends the current leaders of Connecticut, praising their integrity and capability in governance.
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Look also at these Delegates from ninety- seven towns, and say if they can have any other object in view but the dignity, happiness and glory of their country?
Is it not clear that this whole proceeding originates in a pure unmixed affection for the people and a sacred regard to truth?
Such meanness, such baseness, such hypocrisy in office seekers, exhibit in strong colors the depravity of human nature and teach us what dependence may justly be placed on pretensions and professions.
Another part of this expense will be the elevation of men to office who are unworthy of public confidence.
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