We thus keep up something like an equilibrium in the state, which, as you must know, is necessary to liberty.

The minority take the outer places, and all the inner are left to the majority.

Then comes another subdivision of the places; that is to say, one division is formed of the honorary, and another of the profitable places.

The honorary, or about nine-tenths of all the inner places, are divided, with great impartiality, among the mass of those who have toed the mark on the strongest side, and who usually are satisfied with the glory of the victory.

The names of the remainder are put into the wheels to be drawn for against the prizes, on the rotatory principle." "And the patriots, sir;--are they included in this chance medley ?" "Far from it.