But nowhere, also, was the conservative opposition to the new theories more intense than here.
The mind of young Gallatin was essentially philosophic.

The studies in which he excelled in early life were in this direction, and at no time in his career did he display any emotional enthusiasm on subjects of general concern.

But, on the other hand, he was unflinching in his adherence to abstract principle.

Though not carried away by the extravagance of Rousseau, he was thoroughly discontented with the political state of Geneva.

He was by early conviction a Democrat in the broadest sense of the term.