It was the custom in that State, to choose the whole of the Governor's Council from the party which had the majority in the Legislature.

In May, 1802, Mr.Adams was desirous that a rule should be adopted more regardful of the rights of the minority.

He accordingly proposed that several anti-Federalists should have seats in the Council of Gov.

Strong, and gave his first vote to that measure.
On a certain occasion, Mr.Adams was asked, "What are the recognized principles of politics ?" He replied, that there were no principles in politics--there were recognized precepts, but they were bad ones.

But, continued the inquirer, is not this a good one--"To seek the greatest good of the greatest number ?" No, said he, that is the worst of all, for it looks specious, while it is ruinous.