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6837. POWERS, Control by the people.—

Unless the mass retains sufficient control
over those intrusted with the powers of their
government, these will be perverted to their
own oppression, and to the perpetuation of
wealth and power in the individuals and
their families selected for the trust.—
To Mr. Van der Kemp. Washington ed. vi, 45.
(M. 1812)