W E are called upon, by the advocates of an Union, to discuss that subject with calmness and moderation ; and I do confess it is no more than prudent, in those gentlemen to propose these terms of political combat when the question is, whether or not an independent kingdom shall be converted into a province. To reconcile us to a measure which fills impartial minds with a croud of difficulties and objections, they dwell, in the first place, on the strength of imperial indivifibility, and the weakness of the federal system of independent states. To |