ABSTRACT
The present reign will certainly appear to the authors posterity full of the noblest materials for history. Many circumstances seem to have pointed it out as a very critical period. The general diffusion of science has, in some degree, enlightened the minds of all men; and has cleared such, as have any influence upon the progress of manners and society, from a thousand unworthy pre-possessions. At a time like this, when the attention of mankind has been kept alive by a series of the most important events, they cease to admire at things which would otherwise appear uncommon, and wonders almost lose their name. There are three points principally concerned in the constituting a good administration; liberal principles, respectable abilities, and incorruptible integrity. The Rockingham connexion, in conformity to what were then supposed to be the wishes of the people, united, though not without some hesitation, with the noble earl and his adherents, in the conduct of public affairs.
