Notwithstanding the fact that he was
appointed (in most cases) by the Crown, and invariably had the ear of the Lords
of Trade, the colonies generally had things their own way and enjoyed a
political freedom greater, perhaps, than did the people of England.]
[Footnote: 56. This is not my doctrine, but that of Ofellus; a rustic, yet
unusually wise]
[Footnote: 57. Compare in point of style with 43, 22-25; 44, 1-6 In what way do
such passages differ from Burke's prevailng style? What is the central thought
in each paragraph?]
[Footnote: 58. misguided people. There is little doubt that the colonists m many
instances were misrepresented by the Lords of Trade and by the royal governors.
See an interesting account of this in Fiske's American Revolution.]
[Footnote: 59. an Act. Passed in 1767. It provided for a duty on imports,
including tea, glass, and paper.]
[Footnote: 60 An Act. Boston Post Bill.]
[Footnote: 61. impartial administration of justice. This provided that if any
person in Massachusetts were charged with murder, or any other capital offence,
he should be tried either in some other colony or in Great Britain]
[Footnote: 62.
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