They adhered to it therefore with inflexible perseverance; but seemed not anxious to press an immediate determination of the propositions which had been made.

These propositions were discussed with great animation; but, notwithstanding an ascertained majority in their favour, were permitted to remain undecided, as if their fate depended on some extrinsic circumstance.
Meanwhile, great exertions were made to increase the public agitation, and to stimulate the resentments which were felt against Great Britain.

The artillery of the press was played with unceasing fury on the minority of the house of representatives; and the democratic societies brought their whole force into operation.

Language will scarcely afford terms of greater outrage than were employed against those who sought to stem the torrent of public opinion, and to moderate the rage of the moment.

They were denounced as a British faction, seeking to impose chains on their countrymen.