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 agree in one specific plan of Reform; nay, even to the extent of such a majority as shall turn the scale? London may, perhaps, content itself with it's antient liberties; while Westminster may clamour for universal suffrage: respectable commercial Cities may wish to establish the system of representation on the basis of property; manufacturing towns on that of population:—And who shall decide between the conflicting claims of Free-Burgesses, Scot and Lot Men, Pot-wallopers, and Paupers!—In a measure of this description, where so many jarring interests are to be reconciled, where so many mutual concessions will be necessary, through what medium is it proposed to amalgamate the contending opinions into one system; to direct so many divergent lines as radii towards one common centre?—by delegation? God forbid!—Then indeed would havock be loose upon the earth—and this popular,