Arepublic, by which i mean a government in which the scheme of representation takes place, opens a different prospect, and promises the cure for which we are seeking. . [one effect of government by representatives is] . . to refine and enlarge the public views, by passing them through the medium of a chosen body of citizens, whose wisdom may best discern the true interest of their country, and whose patriotism and love of justice will be least likely to sacrifice it to temporary or partial considerations. under such a regulation, it may well happen that the public voice, pronounced by the representatives of the people, will be more consonant to the public good than if pronounced by the people themselves, convened for the purpose. . what does it mean