systems of policy, which have been adopted by different nations at successive periods of time, and he knows nothing of the great principles of legislation.

His conduct, since he came into office, has, on many occasions, evinced a dark destitution of principle, and, though he makes great professions of christian piety, he has not scrupled to use his utmost exertion to injare the reputation of any one whose station or talents impeded his elevation. His conduct towards Mr. Lawrence, formerly the treasurer of the State, displays the real character of the man....Treadwell, anxious to remove that gentleman from office, to make place for one whom it was his interest to promote, by artful insinuations and false representations, induced the council to believe that there had been misconduct in office, and caused the treasurer to be removed. But even this did not satisfy him, for he commenced a prosecution at law, where, at a solemn trial before the Supreme Court, it was proved, beyond the possibility of a doubt, that the treasurer had conducted himself with singular fidelity and ability, and his reputation was vindicated to the satisfaction of a court and jury....but this did not avail, for his office had been given to another, and he found at last that there was no refuge from the persecution of his antagonist but in the grave.

Mr. Treadwell's elevation has been effected rather by what was deemed an attachment to the Hopkintonian system of divinity, than by any conBb b

formity to the principles of the christian. He is austere in his deportment; his opinions upon any subject are cautiously reserved, until he is informed of those of his companions; the distresses of his fellow mortals excite no emotion of pity or compassion in his breast, and his hand is not open for the relief of the poor and indigent. The flames of his passion are never known to burst suddenly forth, but remain stifled within, until the fit moment of revenge arrives, and he obtains his antagonist within his power; he then works his mischief with composure. The arts of dissimulation have become so familiar to him, that they influence his conduct in all the transactions of life; he knows not how to appreciate the virtues and talents of others, and is not heard to acknowledge them when not exerted for the promotion of his interest. He considers himself as the first and best of God's creatures; that he is above all, and that he. was made to direct and govern all..

Among the leading characters in the upper house, are Thomas Grosvenor, Thomas Seymour, Aaron Austin and David Dagget.

Grosvenor was brought into place, like many others in the same house, no one knows why, and has been retained, because he has taken good care to have his name put on the nomination list. His talents and virtues have never been manifested, except by his exertions to destroy the ecclesiastical society in the town to which he belongs. But his views not being answered, he commenced an action

at law against the society, which terminated in the defeat and disgrace of himself and his partizans. He is scarcely known except in his own town, and there he is considered to be destitute of sound principles, and can obtain no votes for any office. But his name is always put on the list, by agreement, and he receives the votes of hundreds, who never knew him, saw him, or even heard of him.

Seymour was educated for the profession of the law, and by the influence of great family connections, obtained a large share of business, though he never enjoyed the reputation of being a great lawyer. A few years since he was honored with a seat on the bench of a country court, and with a place at the council board....from that moment his character has languished and gradually declined. As to principles and sentiments, he has displayed none of his own, for he uniformly agrees with every person he meets, however different their opinions. No system of measures is ever proposed, but it receives his support or opposition, according to its tendency to increase or diminish his popularity. He has on some occasions, as a magistrate, appeared very much disposed to a strict execution of the laws; but these instances were so different from the general tenor of his conduct, that his best friends laughed, and attributed to a sportive sally, what from a consistent man, would have appeared an act of serious duty.

Sometimes he has pretended to be a firm friend to the liberties of the people, and at other

times he has avowed himself the undaunted sup porter of Hamilton's energetic government. But he has been so long laboring and always unable to discover which party would ultimately obtain the ascendency, and he has shifted his ground so frequently, that neither party will own him; therefore, which ever succeeds, as they can derive no credit from his talents, will, it is presumed, dispense with his services.

Aaron Austin is distinguished by the possession of much common sense, and as the advantage of a liberal education was not afforded him, he deserves much credit for the acquisitions which he has made. His talents are not great, but his industry and attention to business, render him a much better counsellor than many of his associates.

Mr. David Dagget lays great claims to superiority of talents and virtue, but a survey of his conduct, since he came into public life, will show the grounds upon which these claints are founded.

As soon as he had initiated himself into the favor of Pierpont Edwards, by an unwearied exertion of all the arts of pleasing, he directly proceeded with the utmost assiduity to improve that liking into an important confidence....he watched his every action, word and look, till he discovered the peculiar train of his mind, to which he accommodated his conduct so implicitly, that the very faculties of his soul seemed only to move by the other's will; that self-love, which is inseparable from humanity, was imposed upon by such

art. Mr. Edwards liked himself in him, and insensibly came to think all reserve unnecessary with one whose words and actions were wholly at his controul. He used his utmost exertion to bring his pupil into notice, gave him much business in his profession, and by his influence and unceasing labor, raised him to the station which he now holds; but his establishment in the business of his profession being effected, and a seat at the council board being obtained, he immediately manifested that self was the centre of all his action; and, because he cannot forget the favors bestowed, he meanly seeks to destroy the patron, abuse the friend, and laugh at the obligation. As soon as he found himself so firmly established, that the exertions of his patron could do him no further good, he immediately abandoned him, and with unwearied diligence, but in a dark and covert manner, labored for the downfall of his reputation.

His progress in life, and his elevation to the office of Chancellor, has been marked by a series. of numberless little artifices to delude the people. When he became a candidate to represent the town to which he belongs in the legislature, he found it would be necessary to obtain the votes of the Episcopalians, and for this purpose, though he belonged to a Presbyterian Meeting, purchased a pew and frequently read prayers in the Episcopal Church. His object was answered, but being soon promoted to the council, he found this office would be more secure by his being altogether a Presby