"The landed interest is the great foundation upon which rest the fabric of society, and the institutions of the countr…"

"Our military force at this moment is as efficient in discipline as it is in numbers; and this not only in the regular…"

"Is it wise to say to men of rank and property, who, from old lineage or present possessions have a deep interest in t…"

"If our armies are not so numerous as those of other nations, they have qualities which render them more valuable. Tho…"

"I will venture to lay it down as a general principle, that there are no better means for securing the continuance of …"

"I am far from wishing to treat lightly or inconsiderately the evils attendant upon a standing army. The history of th…"

"It has been said that that which has made England a great and an energetic nation, is the principle heretofore acted …"

"The honourable gentleman has alluded to the distresses and financial embarrassments of the country. I should be the l…"

"I never can admit that it can be wise to give way to the unjust pretensions of France for the purpose of gaining for …"

"With respect to the present expedition, it is defensible on the ground that the enormous power of France enables her …"