Who are the "experienced patriots" James Madison referred to when he was quoted saying--?

Question

"If ever time should come, when vain and aspiring men shall possess the highest seats in Government, our country will stand in need of its experienced patriots to prevent its ruin." (Samuel Adams, 1780)

Answer 1

when it gets real bad and all the v.i.p.s. are in the bunkers it will be the "common man" who holds this country together. or puts it back together.

Answer 2

Experienced patriots were the revolutionary leaders who fought for the American independence and wanted to serve the government for the people.