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with Those particular Talents, which qualify for shining in the Highest Stations, and influencing the National Welfare: Of One, who made a Name in Senates in his Minority; and who now, at an Age, which in some well-constituted States would exclude him their Grand Council, has finish'd a Reputation in that of Great Britain, and gain'd Those for his greatest Admirers, who are Themselves most admir'd There: One, who through This whole Memorable Session, has acted in the Spirit of a Regulus, vigorously opposing Measures, in which he might have found his private Advantage, and exerting the noblest Indignation and Contempt for those, who, like the Old Carthaginians, were equally famous for their Riches, and their Faith. One who, if he advances in Proportion to his first Degree of Glory, shall not thank Posterity for ranking Him with the most Celebrated this Nation haspro-

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