David Daggett: “Another part of this expense will be the elevation of men to office who are unworthy of public confidence.”

The people swore eternal hatred to Monarchy, and eternal fidelity to Constitutions, till, heaven, weary of their perjuries, sent them a despot in his wrath.

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.