W Whig is one who has not the gratification of a present passion in view; but
crushes out and sacrifices private feelings and interests, and compromises with
antagonistic views, to secure the stability of the country, develop its resources,
and place its future on a safe and enduring basis. His ideals are not formed
on partial views, nor inspired by local interests; but are liberal, enlarged,
comprehensive, and are the growth of long-continued and mature reflection.