The suspicions they were calculated to generate, derived great additional force from the political theories he was understood to hold.

It was known that, in his judgment, the constitution of the United States was rather chargeable with imbecility, than censurable for its too great strength; and that the real sources of danger to American happiness and liberty, were to be found in its want of the means to effect the objects of its institution;--in its being exposed to the encroachments of the states,--not in the magnitude of its powers.

Without attempting to conceal these opinions, he declared his perfect acquiescence in the decision of his country; his hope that the issue would be fortunate; and his firm determination, in whatever might depend upon his exertions, to give the experiment the fairest chance for success.

No part of his political conduct has been perceived, which would inspire doubts of the sincerity of these declarations.

His friends may appeal with confidence to his official acts, to all his public conduct, for the refutation of those charges which were made against him while at the head of the treasury department, and were continued, without interruption, till he ceased to be the object of jealousy.
In the esteem and good opinion of the President, to whom he was best known, Colonel Hamilton at all times maintained a high place.