The cheer that hailed its adoption was a shout not of approval, but defiance.

But alas! many voices mingled in the chorus which have since been attuned to the meanest whine of mendicancy.

That they vilely belied their solemn promise were of little moment.

Nay, more, it is bootless to consider whether they were more false-tongued and false-hearted in that great pageant, or on the recent occasion of their kneeling in their own shame to pledge a faith they do not feel, in expectation of some royal notice or royal favour.

What is mournful in both instances is this, that a show of wealth, a practice of successful chicanery called good sense, or public trust won by intrigue and falsehood, should so blind the world to the _man's_ rotten and vulgar heart as to raise them to a position where their acts should be regarded as indicative of the feeling or important to the destiny of a nation.
With the 30th of May, passed off the excitement of which it was the cause and scene.