It is a misfortune that necessity has induced men to accord greater license to this formidable engine, in order to obtain liberty, than can be borne with less important objects in view; for the press, like fire, is an excellent servant, but a terrible master.
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Party leads to vicious, corrupt and unprofitable legislation, for the sole purpose of defeating party.
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