He looks upon politics as he does upon his traffic in clocks, rather as profitable to himself than beneficial to others.

Self is predominant with him.

He overrates the importance of his office, as he will find when he arrives in London; but what is still worse, he overrates the importance of the opinions of others regarding the States.
"He has been reading that foolish book of Cooper's 'Gleanings in Europe,' and intends to shew fight, he says.

He called my attention, yesterday, to this absurd passage, which he maintains is the most manly and sensible thing that Cooper ever wrote: 'This indifference to the feelings of others, is a dark spot on the national manners of England.
The only way to put it down, is to become belligerent yourself, by introducing Pauperism, Radicalism, Ireland, the Indies, or some other sore point.

Like all who make butts of others, they do not manifest the proper forbearance when the tables are turned.