This led him into a discussion of the principles of the distribution of property.

He pointed out the dangers arising in England from the growth of a few large estates, while on the other hand he predicted that the rapid and minute subdivision of property in France would change the character of the government, and, far from strengthening the crown, as was then generally prophesied, would have a directly opposite effect, by creating a large and united body of small proprietors, who would sooner or later control the country.

He illustrated, in this way, the value and importance of a general equality of property, and of steadiness in legislation affecting it.

These were the reasons, he contended, for making property the basis of the check and balance furnished to our system of government by an upper House.

Moreover, all property being subject to taxation for the purpose of educating the children of both rich and poor, it deserved some representation for this valuable aid to government.