obtained by the Preservation of such a Balance.
This will be the general Aim and End of the true Friend of Liberty: This End will be prosecuted by suitable Means; and its Reality will be confirmed and illustrated by these which follow.
2. "He will be attached to Measures, without respecting Men."—Because the Passions and Interests of Individuals ought to yield to the public Weal.
3. "He will be generally self-consistent, both in Speech and Action."—Because, the public Welfare being the uniform Object of his Pursuits, This can only be steadily and effectually promoted, on clear and uniform Principles.
4. "He will not attempt to inflame an ignorant Populace against their legal Governors."—Because an ignorant Populace are, in all Cases, unqualify'd to decide on the Measures of Government.
5. "His Debates, either in the Senate, or from the Press, will be void of un-
