Various Opinions on the Extension of Freedom: and a Quaker's Conversation and Hospitality.

‘I am very much surprised,’ said Dr. Sourby, as the company were enjoying themselves after supper, ‘to find your elections so tumultuous. In parts of the country so remote from the luxury / and ambition of cities, I expected to meet with the greatest purity of manners, sociability of neighbourhood, moderation in debate, and almost a thorough exemption from party spirit.’