If they have not, employ the force of the government against them at once.

If this is inadequate, _all_ will be convinced that the superstructure is bad, or wants support.

To be more exposed in the eyes of the world, and more contemptible than we already are, is hardly possible.

To delay one or the other of these expedients, is to exasperate on the one hand, or to give confidence on the other, and will add to their numbers; for like snow-balls, such bodies increase by every movement, unless there is something in the way to obstruct and crumble them before their weight is too great and irresistible.
"These are my sentiments.

Precedents are dangerous things.