2 Jan y 1810

Parl y. Reform

Ch 14. II Electors

'.3. Opposite Scales

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At the very bottom of the scale of mischievousness stands, or rather would stand if upon the principle /principles/ in question any such result as mischief /result capable of being termed mischief /brought with justice under the denomination of mischief// could be discovered, the pocket borough. No "dry and sordid matter" {to be seen stirring} Of any dry or sordid matter not a particle to be seen stirring any where: publicity or scandal /openness, shamelessness, scandal/ none. "Influence" of the "possessions of property" - that influence which "may and mind[?], and ought" to predominate, more than " predominating", sole dominating - "legitimate rights of influence" exercised in all their plenitude - " Motives", a blank: a blank which candour, charity, and in regard for the honour of the "Parliament and the Nation, require /join in requiring/ us, upon each occasion, to fill up with "friendship, affection", or whatever other virtue may be most suitable /best adapted/ /on each occasion be seen to be best adapted/ to so /such/ laudable a purpose /purposes/.