then, that the
southern or eastern parts of the empire will succeed in all their
measures? Certainly not. But I will readily grant that more points will
be carried by the latter than the former, and for the reason which has
been mentioned, namely, that in all great national questions they move
in unison, whilst the others are divided. But I ask, again, which is
most blameworthy--those who see, and will steadily pursue their
interest, or those who can not see, or seeing will not act wisely? And I
will ask another question, of the highest magnitude in my mind, to wit:
if the eastern and northern states are dangerous in union, will they be
less so in separation? If self-interest is their governing principle,
will it forsake them, or be restrained by such an event? I hardly think
it would. Then, independently of other considerations, what would
Virginia, and such other states as might be inclined to join her, gain
by a separation? Would they not, most unquestionably, be the weaker
party?"

FOOTNOTES:

[25] The following is the record:--

"According to appointment, at eleven o'clock I set out for the
city-hall in my coach, preceded by Colonel Humphreys and Major
Jackson in uniform (on my two white horses), and followed by
Messrs. Lear and Nelson in my chariot, and Mr. Lewis, on horseback,
following them. In their rear were the chief justice of the United
States, and secretary of the treasury and war departments, in their
respective carriages, and in the order they are named. At the outer
door of the hall I was met by the doorkeepers of the senate and
house, and conducted to the door of the senate chamber; and passing
from thence to the chair through the senate on the right, and house
of representatives on the left, I took my seat. The gentlemen who
attended me followed and took their stand behind the senators, the
whole rising as I entered. After being seated, at which time the
members of both houses also sat I arose (as they also did) and made
my speech, delivering one copy to the president of the senate, and
another to the speaker of the house of representatives; after
which, and being a few moments seated, I retired, bowing on each
side to the assembly (who stood) as I passed, and descending to the
lower hall, attended as before, I returned with them to my house."

[26] The following were the amounts: New Hampshire, $300,0