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 would more than counterbalance any probability of good; and would in truth be more hostile to the principles of our Constitution, than even the present corrupt system of bribery and borough traffic.

But I will not in this place anticipate the discussion of questions to which in their due order I shall endeavour to allot a competent degree of attention—as I take up my pen with the express intention of complying with your late request, by communicating to you without reserve the principles on which I consider a temperate Reform as a salutary and necessary measure; and offering to your consideration the detail of such a Reform as would meet my decided and hearty concurrence and approbation.

First then, with respect to the beneficial