who was elbridge gerry
Elbridge Thomas Gerry (pronounced /ËÉ¡Éri/) (July 17, 1744 â November 23, 1814) was an American statesman and diplomat, and Vice President of the United States of America, serving under James Madison. Sourced . The evils we experience flow from the excess of democracy. The people do not want virtue, but are the dupes of pretended patriots.