Plain facts [electronic resource] : In five letters to a friend, on the present state of politics. In which are included Thoughts and Observations-on the Present extraordinary Profusion of Public Money-on the National Debt-Balance of Trade-Sinecures-Places-Pensions-State of the Representation-Addresses-The Present War-Alarm-State Trials-Negotiations for Peace-Confidence in Ministers-Exertions made in the Cause of Liberty-Innovation-The origin and intent of Government-Discretionary Power in Representatives-Universal Representation--Taxation--Borough-holders-Education-State Lotteries-Criminal Code-Capital Punishments-Charitable Institutions-Game Laws-Liberty of Speech-Army-Barracks-Power of the Crown-Aristrocracy, &c. &c. &c.