of our constitution. Who, that has seen insulted majesty proclaiming pardon to mutiny and sedition; who that, when the contemners of that pardon were brought to trial, has seen the very judges becoming counsel for the accused; who, that has seen to what an amazing extent lenity has been carried (not from partiality or supineness, as under Eli's administration, but from a love of mercy, and a desire to win the offenders to a sense of duty) who, that reflects how forbearance has been exercised, insomuch that not a single execution even of the most daring traitors took place, till lenient measures absolutely defeated their (Vvvn ends ; who, I say, that has seen these things, i.nist not acknowledge the equity and mildness of our government ? And who, that knows the value of such a government, would not uphold it to the utmost of his power ?
While we are speaking upon this subject, it is impossible to omit the mention of one, who with unexampled fortitude has stemmed the torrent of iniquity in this country, and has made the most opulent to know, that if they will tempt the chastity of individuals, and destroy the peace of families, they shall do it at their peril. I do not hesitate to say, that every father of a family, and every lover of virtue in this kinsjdom, stands indebted to him, and has reason to bless God, that such integrity and power are combined in one person".
There is one other point worthy to be noticed in the judicatories of this country ; I mean, a freedom from political or religious prejudice. If a man be known to disapprove the measures of government, he is not the less likely on that account to obtain jus- tice in any cause in which he may be engaged : if he dissent from the established mode of worship, he is not the less protected in the right of serving God according to his conscience : nor, if on account of superior zeal and piety, he be branded with an ignominious name, will prejudice be suffered to bias
" The name of Lord Kenyon will necessarily occur to the mind of even- reader. He awarded 10,000/. damages in a case of adultery.