We do not fear the light. We do not shun the scrutiny. We
are under no apprehensions for the consequences.
I will rest my argument upon the regular proof of these three
propositions.
First--That the Rockingham connexion, was the only connexion by which
the country could be well served.
Secondly--That they were not by themselves of sufficient strength to
support the weight of administration.
Thirdly--That they were not the men whose services were the most likely
to be called for by the sovereign, in the present crisis.
First--I am to prove, that the country could not be well served but by
the Rockingham connexion.
There are three points principally concerned in the constituting a good
administration; liberal principles, respectable abilities, and
incorruptible integrity.--Let us examine with a view to these, the other
four parties in the British government. The connexion of the earl of
Shelburne, that of lord North, the Bedford party, and the Scottish. In
reviewing these, it is necessary that I should employ a manly freedom,
though, at the same time, I should be much unwilling to do a partial
injustice to any of them.
It is true, there is some difference between the language of the same
men in office, and out of office.
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