23 Aug 1809

Parl y Reform B.IV M

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Influence

Ch. Intelligence [...?]

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 Confer Opinions[?] of Probity secured

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Like the degree of probity the degree of intelligence manifested in the House depends upon three /two/ circumstances 1. /2/ upon the degree of intelligence on the part of each member: 2. /1/ upon the relative number of the Members possessed of the requisite degree of intelligence: 3. Upon the proportion in the most intelligent members pay their attendance, relation /reference/ being had to the numbers of the less intelligent ones.

So much depending upon the article of attendance the means of securing attendance on the part of those who are most fit becomes therefore an object possessing no less claim to notice than that of securing fitness itself.