ABSTRACT
The proper tendency of Mr Malthus's system, is to persuade us to sit still, or rather to deliver ourselves bound hand and foot, into the hands of the awful and mysterious power, that presides over 'those deeper-seated causes of evil,' in comparison with which human institutions are 'mere feathers that float on the surface.' For, as I have already observed, and this I apprehend none of Mr Malthus's disciples will be disposed to contend with me, if human institutions can do comparatively no harm, it must, in fairness, and consistency of reasoning, be admitted that they can do as little good.
