Note 10 — Chapter XIV · [CONTINUATION OF STERN’S COMPOSITION.]

I have read a Report that commenced with the words, “During the past year, in this Residency, tranquillity has remained tranquil.…”10 Such phrases certainly testify to a very tranquil tranquillity founded on the indulgence of the Government to every one who spares it disagreeable tidings, or, as the saying goes, “does not bother it with sad reports!”