While the subsequent advent of radio, television and internet somewhat renders the bolded part obsolete, Webster's broader point pertaining to cities being more susceptible to political and moral corruption remains legitimate.
It's remained so for 180 years. Lest you've forgotten Tammany Hall politics, a mere 80 years after the American Revolution. It's happened forever since. Chicago politics, Philadelphia, New York. Corrupt, rampant voter fraud.
God knows how many have died for our right to vote. It is sacred. We are the greatest country on the planet, with a 3rd world voting apparatus.
Jus like I perdicted!
Oh **** off with that Spike. You're no genius. You had a 50/50 shot.
You predicted Elizabeth Warren as well. Confuscious you've never been.
But if the self promotion makes you feel good...Congrats little buddy. Well done.