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 the persons assembled—that some shew at least of deliberation should have preceded their adoption—but not so—these clamourous and purblind followers of any man who has the boldness to aspire to the unenviable distinction of guiding their proceedings, these servile clamourers for freedom, with whom it is an equal chance whether they be led to good or ill, Impatientimpatient [sic] of discussion, and shrinking from an enquiry (which to men whose minds are already made up to approve whatsoever others may be inclined to suggest, would of course prove equally tedious and superfluous) called loudly for the whole of the resolutions to be put at the same time; thus palpably and effectually precluding opposition, modification, or even observation.

And shall we say that such is the spirit