His natural tendencies were toward a government not merely paternal, but prodigal--one which, in its multiform endeavours to make every one prosperous, if not rich, was very likely to whelm all in general embarrassment, if not in general bankruptcy.
Alexander critiques a government's tendency to overspend in pursuit of prosperity, warning of potential financial ruin.
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