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Show [122] CONSIDERING our prefent fituation and connec‘lions, we cannot but be fenfible thatvthe independence of Amee rica is fully fecured, and nothing left to guard againfl but the ravages of a cruel foe, and the derangement of our finances. To effect the former, we muf'c hold ourfelves ready to repel force by force wherever aflailed, and firmly retort every infringement of the law of nations with un- feeling perfeverance. To remedy the latter, oeconomy in the expenditure of money, and taxation, are the natural means, and, in addition to thefe, private oeconon founded on a convié'tion that the monies wantonly expended in the prefent moment of depreciation, will foon be deeply regretted when it hath recovered its full 'value. By fuch l'teps we ihall fruftrate the defigns of our enemies, and halten that moment when the United States of North- America, rifing from diltrefs to glory, {hall difpenfe to their citizens the bleflings of that peace, liberty and fafety for which we have virtuoufly and vigoroufly contended. THE portals of the temple we have raifed to freedom, {hall then be thrown wide, as an afylum to mankind. America {hall receive to her bofom and comfort and cheer the oppreffed, the miferable and the poor of every nation and of every clime. The enterprife of extending commerce {hall wave her friendly flag over the billows of the remotelt regions. Induf'try {hall colleé't and bear to her {hores all the various produétions of the earth, and all b which human life and human manners are polifhed and adorned. In becoming acquainted with the religions, the cufioms and the laws, the wifdom, virtues and follies and prejudices of different countries, we lhall be taught to cherifh the principles of general benevolence. We {hall learn to confider all men as our brethren, being equally children of the Univerfal Parent---that God of the heavens and of the earth, whofe infinite majelty, for pro- vidential favor during the late revolution, almighty power in our prefervation from impending ruin, and gracious mercy in our redemption from the iron lhackles of defpotilin, we cannot ceafe with gratitude and with deep m1 humility to praife, to reverence and adore. . -4 |