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The gradual progress of the acquisition 
of wealth has, in the natural consequences of 
all human efforts, introduced a refinement 
and extent of luxury into this land, not 
surpassed in any age or country, and that is 
hurrying us on to the natural result, the 
lot of all sublunary institutions. But how 
is this to be avoided ? We may as well call 
upon a seasoned dram-drinker to leave off* 
that pra6lice, and to take water in its stead, 
as to succeed in recommending the affluent 
in this country to lay down their superfluous 
carriages, routes, hounds, and horses. There 
are innumerable arguments to be used why (if 
it could be accomplished) it would defeat its 
own purpose. There would be but little 
incitement to industry and that spirit which 
stimulates the British merchant and manii- 
fa61urer to traverse the world around, if Mr. 
Brooke was to take away' the means of gra- 
tifying vanity and ambition, the source from 
whence they spring. It would be very imper- 
tinent of him to say to our most gracious 
Sovereign, * a pair of horses will draw you 
to Windsor, if you will allow yourself forty 
