because he was chairman) of Bishop and of Wolcott, and say if they have
not ever been under the influence of the most disinterested virtue and
the most exalted patriotism? Look also at these Delegates from ninety-
seven towns, and say if they can have any other object in view but the
dignity, happiness and glory of their country? Individuals can only
vouch for individuals. The writer can vouch for about thirty with Major
Judd at their head.

If any reader shall think that the subject is treated with too much
levity, he should reflect that we are now animadverting on this
Convention in their appointment of chairman, their stiling themselves
Delegates from ninety-seven towns, and their declaration that we have no
Constitution. On these subjects it is scarcely possible to be serious.

The address proceeds to declare how many of the confederated states have
made for themselves Constitutions. We ask, which of them is more
prosperous than Connecticut? In which of them are the great interests of
Society better secured? In New-York a Convention was called about three
years since to amend their Constitution. In Pennsylvania they have had
two Constitutions and they are now on the eve of a civil war. Duane the
great moving spring of all Jacobin societies, a vile outcast from
Europe, reigns with uncontroled sway in every measure, and every man of
virtue is denounced.

In Georgia they have had two Constitutions, and in Vermont two, and who
dare pronounce their political situation equal to that of Connecticut.
The people of France have had six Constitutions within fifteen years,
and where are those Constitutions? In the grave of anarchy and despotism
with millions of deluded inhabitants who have been sacrificed by the
Robespieres and the Bishops of that suffering nation. To that suffering