Such hateful sentiments cannot fail to degrade, in the opinion of other nations, the people among whom they prevail, and force those who retain some love of justice to blush for their country.

These are fearful evils, and it would be enough that the public should have a clear view of them, to induce them to secure themselves against the plotting of those who would expose them to such heavy chances.

How, then, are they kept in darkness?
How, but by metaphors?
The meaning of three or four words is forced, changed, and depraved--and all is said.
Such is the use made, for instance, of the word _invasion_.
A master of French iron-works, exclaims: Save us from the _invasion_ of English iron.

An English landholder cries; Let us oppose the _invasion_ of French corn.

And forthwith all their efforts are bent upon raising barriers between these two nations.