May not this change of sentiment, therefore, be looked for in her change of situation in this respect?
May it not be looked for in the imitative sympathetic organization of our funds with the British funds?
May it not be looked for in the indiscriminate participation of citizens and foreigners in the emoluments of the funds?
May it not be looked for in the wishes of some to assimilate the government of the United States to that of Great Britain?
or at least, in wishes for a more intimate connexion?
[Footnote 14: Resolutions had been offered for the creation of a small navy to be employed in the Mediterranean.] "If these causes exist, it is not difficult to find the source of the national debility.

It is not difficult to see that the interests of the few, who receive and disburse the public contributions, are more respected than the interest of the great majority of the society, who furnish the contributions.

It is not difficult to see that the government, instead of legislating for a few millions, is legislating for a few thousands; and that the sacredness of their rights is the great obstacle to a great national exertion." In addition to Mr.Smith, of South Carolina, the resolutions were opposed by Mr.Smith, of Maryland, Mr.Goodhue, Mr.Lea, Mr.Dexter, Mr.Ames, Mr.Dayton, Mr.Hartley, Mr.Tracy, Mr.Hillhouse, Mr.
Forest, Mr.Fitzsimmons, and Mr.Foster.
If, it was said, the United States had sustained political wrongs from Great Britain, they should feel as keenly as any persons for the prostrated honour of their country; but this was not the mode of redressing them.

When that subject should be brought before congress, they would not be slow in taking such measures as the actual state of things might require.

But they did not approve of retaliating injuries under the cloak of commercial regulations.