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What could now be expected from these men but that they become immediately the creatures of a party--the tools of a faction?
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Daggett expresses concern that unworthy leaders will become mere instruments of partisan interests.
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Is it not clear that this whole proceeding originates in a pure unmixed affection for the people and a sacred regard to truth?
Another part of this expense will be the elevation of men to office who are unworthy of public confidence.
My fellow citizens, look at the whole course of the lives of Judd, (I place him first on the list because he was chairman) of Bishop and of Wolcott, and say if they have not ever been under the influence of the most disinterested virtue…
In the grave of anarchy and despotism with millions of deluded inhabitants who have been sacrificed by the Robespieres and the Bishops of that suffering nation.
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