In this eloquent letter, Colonel Joseph Warren Scott expounds his views on the importance of constitutional government and the need for reform in the legislative council of New Jersey. Drawing on his extensive experience as a lawyer and politician, Scott argues persuasively for greater transparency, accountability, and representation in the state's political institutions. A fascinating insight into the politics of early 19th-century America and a testament to the enduring relevance of the principles of democracy and constitutionalism. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.