1 Sep. 1809

Parl y. Reform

B.II Influence?

Ch.1. Explanations

'.5 Matter of corruption its force encreased

1 o or 2 o

{15}

Discord? [...?]?

'. Degrees of dependence producible by the different modifications.

1. Of these portions of power, corresponding to or determined the different shapes in which the portion of the matter of wealth conferred by the exercise of it presents itself, that which consists in the power of granting pensions, is by far the least well fitted /adapted/ to the purpose of corruption, and the interest which it creates is accordingly that which merits in the lowest degree the appellation of sinister interest. Given without any regard /deference/ real or so much as pretended to public service /service of any kind/, it is only so much money given away in waste.

cf under

 Note here pensions during pleasure - equally in respect of waste; to which is added their extra mischievousness in the character of instruments of corruption.

2. Next above in the scale of mischievousness, comes the power of conferring /placing men in/ over-endowed though efficient offices. The {difference here} Between this case and that of pensions /a pension/ as above the difference is that between a perpetual annuity and an annuity for life.