David Daggett: “One part of this cost will be an increase of the violence of parties.”

The freemen of Connecticut are mighty when they arise in their strength.

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

Such is the constant termination of such revolutions, and shall we claim to be an exception?

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