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Q  HEN we survey the pawers 0?? the
human mind, we are led to consider man as termed
for the enjoyment of happiness upon a. more extensive
3sca§eAtha114any species of % sensible beings belenging to
sour World. A =t§the;r,crea.tL1Ar%e5 2are“seIi&sib1e of pain anti
pleasure, but to mzm is givena» m0retnob1eAs15here Vet‘
action. Created for importante pu.1rp~oees, we behold
him capable ofdoing great good and enjogring dg;re::z-2:
tzappiness. And inasmuch as he baa reason to guitie
"him, he is expected toejudge with eqttity, to betliewz:
with firmness, and conduct with propriety. ’V"t?hilel1Ess
inclination prompts him tot. contemplate on tile: stt11)em
dons works ofhis adorable Author, to trace with tvom»
der and delight the sublime and the tbeauettiful in their
endless variety throtighouttcreatiotz, it is me  his:
privilege to notice what is paseing; armmdet him, mud to
survey the mighty changes and a*ew/atxmtioxms Whic"£1~ have
tétkeri place upon the great theatre of nations.

The reasozming powers of his m§.nd,4 assisted by the .

Eight of revelation, qtmlify him for the e:~;.¢-wise efthose

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rights which Heaven has divinely bestowed upon him 3
and whether he tvishes to spend his life amidst the
crowd or in retirement, he has a part to act and duties
to perform which are indispensable.

To listen the voice oftruth,to observe the path it
marks out before us, to cultivate and improve the faea

 ulties given us, is both pleasing and’ useful. The true

exercise of reason is an important duty.,and is calculate-
ed to guard us against the many errors to which human
nature is ever exposed. The dictates of truth and rea-
son relate to all the affairs of life, and will lead us aright
so long as we readily follow them. Thus are we led to
a knowledge of our capacitiestanclinabilities, and there-
by to a just View of our obligationsto the Divine Being
and the duties We owe to one anotltert A A

The powers to act and enjoy are ever wisel'y suited-

to the different grades of being for which they were in.-.

tended, and as man is placed‘ in a situation to be happy
above the brutal herds, his capacity to enjoy the bles-

sings of society is proportionably greater than theirs.

The powers of syrnpathiy within the human breast
are capable of the most agreeable, as well as the most
painful sensations ; and in order to be happy, it is new
cessary that We should possess friendship in its purest
essence. Witltotxt this power of attraction, the benefits
of society would be comparatively small. Avarice
woulclprevail over patriotism, and the ties which serve
to bindioortiinttnities together would be greatly weak.»
enecl, ifnot totally destroyed. But the influence of Vll‘=.~
tuous attachments at once fills the mind with the most
pleasing ideas, and lays the foundation of that union
which is the bulwark of a nation. a

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S-nrrounded by the blessings of society and enjoy-
ing the liberty of conscience, man is capable of ‘all those
noble attainments which a bountiful Gron has placed
before him, and all that happiness which virtue and
friendship are calculated to inspire. By a real discharge
of his duty he secures to himself the consolations of re-
ligion, and is made free from the terrors which wrangle
and corrode in the breasts of the guilty. But deprived
of his liberty he becomes a stranger to pleasure ; the
sweetest enjoyments of life lose their charms, and
the noble powers of his mind grow useless and dor-
mant. It has therefijre been found expedient in every
community, to lmve laws established for the purpose of
securing to eachindividual what every nation is pleclg-

N ed to support»--the rights of a citizen.

From the earliest foundation of cities and republicsp

constitutiohsland governmentihave*i been deemed of  
A importance, and no nation has-ever pretended to sub»

sist without them.

Governments are capable of improvernent and have
been altered at different times according to the manners
and customs of the people forlwhose benefit they were
instituted. In the first ages of society, laws were few
and rulers freely chosen by the people were obeyed and
respected.  But in proportion as the different COlT1l".l'l'l1-
nities became enlarged and their numbers increasecl,
laws were multiplied and different-forms of government
were established.  

A A thirst for power and dominion has excited the
ambitious in every age to seek and contendifor the
right of governing. l But when their object has been ob-
tainedgthey have generally viewed themselves free from

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any restraints oflaw, and abused the power with wl‘1leh=
they had been entrusted, by exereisixxg the rnostpcmel;
oppression. » Thuehavethe rights of man been often
disregarded and trampled upon by the very Characters.
whollxatl sworn to support them.

But since a proper observance of good laws is aa
ti-noel‘: the duty of rulers as of citizens, no government
Fcaribe just whieli places one man or any number of
men above the laws which rulers are appointed to €2§£F:‘.'4~
on-te. Hence a monarchy, to say no worse, is ineon...
eistent with good poliey %; because it olpens thoway fol?’
narrfoiidne exereee o“ arbitrary M potter, land potfceneiin.

rolves a peoplein SliaVeryan’d“'riuin.

It has pleased the great Creatorr to grant manlrintl
ptlxelrratnral right of governing themselves ; and ifthey
would be free, let them retain it, and hold in their owti
hands the prerogative of choosing their officers of gown».
ernmentg, and tor clismissing them when a majority lg
against them. 4 i V

fl It is easier for a people to possess this right than to
recover it when lost : the moment they surrender it,
they are no longer free. The rod ofoppression sue-A
eeecls, and too late. they lament their rashness and folly,

 l Freedom for several ages found an assylum in some
partalofrE:orope; and whileher votaries oherirshedtho
prineiples,and fought in defence of so good a oausefi
they flourished and were prosperous.  apneient

tpohlicsraliforded unparalleledp instances of patriotism
and .nheroieiiiil'ervor} :for some time they maintained their

tp;~lj-vneges and preserved the governmentj of’ their
choice ; but tyra;nny,thefirstborn eon of the old tlragonm
has long sinee gained the aseendeney, and searcea

“yestige of any republican goivernment now remains in
the East.

The genius of liberty has fledmyfrom the “old worlcl
to the inviting sho1:es of this Western hemisphere ;
‘wliere her faithful sons may rally around her standard
and sing of her triumphs, and without fearing the pow»-l
‘era of hell.born tyrants, may celebrate the natal morn
of her glorious arrival.

This day, fellow-citizens, we have assembled on
the pleasing occasion l to hail the returning anniversaa
try ofour national Jubilee 2 We come to reciprocate the
most sincere congratulations on our country’s glory
and the smiling prospects we yet have to encourage use;
we join with millions in announcing to the world out
Iunited resolution to remain the firm supporters of that
constitution and those riglits, in defence of which our
liitherst fought and bled.  l t

‘In lre’fllee‘tin*‘g on the blessings originally be-stowecl
upon man, welthank Heaven for that portion of them.
we now“ so happily enjoy. While we cast onr eyes
abroad through the universe and behold with painful

sensations the vast millions who live in a degracleci

state of subiugation and slavery, we cannot but feela
spirit of grateful devotion that our lot is cast in nleasant
ialaces. A
Not to aelenowledge blessings so exeeecli-ngly vain-e;
able, would betray our ingratitncle; and not to cherish
the ‘institutions by’ which they have been securetlg

would discover ignorance and insensibility.

‘While the eastern world is overrun Witzh despotism;
war and laloodshed, ‘ilJlll~l€‘ Europe, the seat of soienioe

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end A ‘refinement, is torn with convulsions and clad in
terror, America is free! The enlightened citizens of
these peaceful regions may exult in their past atchieve—
ments and their present happy situation.

Thirty-four years are this day completed since
Americacast oil‘ the yoke and declared herself FREE
and mnnrsnonnr. Freedom and slavery were the
alternatives to which our forefathers were reduced.
For the one they had left their native soil ; from the
other they had fled as from an evil demon. They were
now called upon to surrender all they held dear ; but
the powers above forbade them to do it! lA sense of
duty and a love for their posterity compelled them to
take up arms and face, the storm ! to meet the thun~
ders of Britaiii, and resistthe lnation that dared to op-

press them.

The contest was unequal, long and bloody. Our
towns and cities were set on fire and left in ruins---our
fields were covered with slaughtered armies, and deso-
lation threatened us. But thanks to the Goo of bat-
tles, that amidst the raging tempest, victory declared
in our favor 1 The foe withdrew and left us to enjoy the
prize we had won. From that glad hour the fetters of
bondage were broken ; the prison doors were thrown
open ; and liberty which had lain dormant in the
tomb of Brutus, once more awoke at the news of our
atchievements.

Nor can we be unmindtul of those who vvere active

°inthelltscenre,r Some of them are yet with us to enjoy

the fruits of their ‘toils. A To you, my fathers, this day,
religiously devoted to a grateful remembrance of
American Ind ependence, must be unspeakably pleas-

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'-ing. May all the joys of liberty beyonrs-, and when
yau shall be called to terminate a present existerieey,
may you reap eternal rewards. l

Many who fought in the glorious cause of their
country have already departed; but their memories
shall live with posterity ; and While gratitude remains
in the human breast, the nam-eof_ VVAsurNetroN will
be revered by every true American. Venerable Hero 31
though the weeping dews besprinkle the silent maria
sions of thy retreat,

Andi sighing; winds wihileltsoftly passing o’er,

In mournful accents tell, thou. art-no more ;
‘yet shall thou live in the grateful remembrance of gene-
erations to come i; and when the Roman monument

shall sink into oblivion—,ancl the touring pyramid crum-

ble to ruins, thou shalt continue a noble existence
among the happy immortals. The stars shall fiicie
away," the sun himself grow dim with age ; but l’thou
‘shalt flourish in blooming youth and immortality.

T he news of our Independence had reached the re-
motest kingdoms, and many millions were fireclwith
the love of liberty: human nature began to assume her
right---the hearts of tyrants failed--w--all nations desired
to partake of our joys and join in our triumphs. But,
alas! their supineness, their luxury and vicious habits
held them in strong fetters.

t France struggled. to be free, and fora While threw
off the yoke of bondage; fora time she seemed to
flourish; but how has the gold become dim----how has
their glory cleparted! Once they sang the song

of freedom, but those harps are now lmng upon the

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nilloivs. Despotism has again reared his horrritl head
among them, and breathed his noxious blasts of pestie»
lence and war through statesand kingdoms.
America is now the only remaining‘ land vvliere‘
freedom reigns; ours is title only republic left. For
many years our constitution ,i laws and administration

have stood the test; and arniclst the diflieulties arising 
from contending parties, we have kept our seat among

‘the ‘powers of the earth. A But the eyes of all nations are
upon us, and envious monarchs are‘ wlaitingilt to see us
fall. We must not therefarerest upon the lap of indo-
lence, in lungnarded iseenrityv, vainly imagining the
 ofglangaer all fled. 1  It is neczessary that we sliould

tt»l<e¢Pt;«taitw7atchfi11eye, andguaxdnonr liberty asxweswould .

guard life; for the moment we lose the one the other
is of no value» A

T o preserve our union and maintain our‘ rights un-
impaired, is on obiect in which every true American
will feel himself interested. It is a duty incumbent

npon us, the violation of which would call down divine

~vengeane'e.~ = The-itmportantce of this duty is greatly in.»
creased in consequence of the present crisis : tnetver
since we became a free people, has our olitical situa-

wilfln“ beenso critical as it has of late ; loathed present trans»

actions on tthegreat theatre of nations are wi-tliout at

‘. parallel in the annals of time.

“The” lbelligerents of Europe, regardless of the ilaws
of national and the rights of neutrals, shave by tlieir un-
just orclelrse   testicles, ralmost tsweipt: our tcommeree
from the5atocean*, and “appear ttdetTer.m.inedt,t if possible,‘ to
teompel us into a wear; it 'Iiheigronndl‘osn wliiehaeitliertttoi’

tliern pretends to begiustifiable is, that tine other has

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done the same things! i Someindeed have contended
that Britain can blockade the7French ports, and that she
has therefore an undoubted right to out oh‘ the trade of
neutrals : but the French ports are not completely
blockaded; and admitting they ' were, would this cfit
off their resources 3* Would this fetter their trade with
the European nations 2 Their resources would still re»-

main, to cut oh‘ which the whole continent must bier’

blockaded. The orders in council must therefore be
considerediarnong theilmany violations of right which
have long been the characteristic of the British nation,

And because an all conquering monster hasbecotne

invincible on the land, because thrones and powers

have fallen before him, and he is esufieredl to be the
scourge of all Europe, his insatiable thirst for power
leads’ghirn to look for universal dominironr.  He must
cvrein prtesurnell to l dictate‘ the lpriirilegets iofl America E

by And without power to efi"ec’t any thing of consequence

at sea, would fain oblige us to open an exclusive trade
with him and his confederates... He has issued his dew
crees, unwarranted by the laws of nations, by which
our rights are invaded and our trade embarrassed.

But had the injuries of those two nations, heen cons
fined to our commercial privileges, we should have
less cause of cornpiaint. So far from this, the one has
assaulted ouriships in our own waters in time of peace 5
She has impressed several thousands of our seamen
since the commencement of t the present war ; under
circumstances too which made these outrages more
than commonly aggravating ; she is constantly taking
our property upon the ground of her unjust orders in

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cotmciil, and still pretends that she has ever been strivu l

ing for a friendly settlement. t Wltext any of her minis»
ters have been disposed to offer us honorable terms,
she has disavowed their propositions and denied their
power thus to treat with us. Such too have been re.
called, and another must be sent, whose insolent coo-
-:.luct merits notlzing so much as the contempt and ab-4,
horrence of every real American ; and Whose object, if
we may judge from the best ittformatiort, is not to
make restitution forlpiast %abttses,l but to promote fac—-
tion, and see how many we have among us who love
British monarchy better than American liberty.

The Freoclyon the otlierha1_1d,ll1aVe keptus in err» 

pectation that something woultl be done favorable to
our commercial privileges. VVehad even hoped they
would Witltclraw their decrees ; but how are we disap-.»
pointed 3’ The French had pretentletl frieoclship to
..A1nericam-Napoleozl had Spoi-{€11 of us with corcliality.
But what proofs l1a_ve we had of their friendship? Such

' as we must ever expect from French perfidy !. Our

ships have been burned upon the high seas ; our sea;
men taken ; our property in the portsof France, Italy
and Holland, has been lately sold and the avails there...

  ofpot into the treasury of can usttrpiogt tyrant.

And who, under this vi‘eW, will presume to justify
either of those powers, in the line of conduct they have
pursuedl toward us P A “Will any but the promoters of
faction be so regardless of their country’s*horior, as to
say that E1tglar“1d”ltas diot1e”tts no harm  or that France
isthe friend of America‘? A Nay! let usbesensible of

national injories‘t; letus know who are our frientlslaoid

‘rrl3o1r~ar*e~oulr eirtemies,-"r  r  l

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W"hathai.re vie new ttoiertpect f'ro1'n“théir promises

but an increase of abuses, and are etition“of< t astral»
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gressions? ‘We arewillingto treat them as friends, in
peace, but let us first he assured of their sincerity. Outta

object is peace with all nations, and our administration
has long been striving to maintain it by every possible
measure; but if they vvuld gain our confidence, let

them restore our seamen, ships and property; let them i

make amends for the wrongs they have done us.

In the mean time it becomes us to study and prac-
tice good policy at home. A To watch against the spirit
of faction as against deadly poison; and the moment we
find any disposed to advocate the bad cause of those
who have thus injured us, to "Vl€W them with jealous
eyes. For what can be more important to us than at-
tachrnent to our ‘own government ; and what can he

more lldestrnctivtelthan ta» tdisiunio‘nt:inl:~sentirne‘nt it  rFeL  at

low citizens, let us notbe Britonsor Frenchmen ; i let
us be Americans----let us be free and united. A Union
is our greatest fortress : while united, the demons of
war cannot prevail against us. Our strength, if brought
into exercise, would be sufficient to contend with the
most formidable foe. But “ divided we perish.” The
rnornent we separate, our strength will be mere weak-
ness. If any ofthc pillars of our union should be brok-
en, if any of the sections should be cut oil" from the
rest, the whole fabric must inevitably fall; the glorious
structure which now tonrs toward Heaven, must sink
in ruins never to rise again.

But shall it come to this 3’ Shall the happiest people
and the best government on earth thus perish 2‘ Shall we
fur ;‘ll$l1 the World with the last specimen of human dew

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pravity, and convince them that no nation isoapahle of“
being free? Was it for this that the farmers. of New»
Hampshire marched to the Western Wi1derness,andr
met the British and savage foe under B;-urguoyne 3‘ Was
it for this that a WARREN faced danger, and fell in the
lbloom of life 3 * Nay 2 but While any part of creation
shall remain unpolluted with foul despotism, while
liberty shall find a hiding place on the globe, it shall be
here. And when grim tyranny shall havetll fled from
the earth to his native pantdemoniurn, the glories of

a American freedom shall remain unsullied...

 is And notwithstanding thepresent convulsions” of the
World by war, and themultiplied ldifi.cu1tires‘Which at»
tend our political situation, we have a sufficient cause of
rejoicing. Noe nation on earth can boast of privileges
lihee ours. We litre in a country embracing all the
variety of soil the earth afibrds, and abounding with all
the comforts of life. Our laws are wholesome, and our
government is the government of our choice. Ancl

alithou-gh our commercial privileges are interrupted, A
 even this serves to multiply our internal productions,

ancl therefore to strengthen our independence. Though
we esteem commerce among the first sources of

wea~lth~, yet if it must be interrupted for a time, no '

eotrntry ean subsist so wellwithout it as the United

( States. The arts and seiences continue to flourish,

and Il’.nowledge A_isi diffused among all classes of our
9“iF?Eea$?tt 0u?1T¥3li“!?Y5“’€“3ihiS sweat. and is were
day becroiniag more iformidvable.g _An;g:_l; though yet in

V our infancy, we have prospects of a strong and vigorou s

?fi31f1h0Od~  “hawfel"sele”n“‘ the effects of our revolution
‘inxtzidelllltahdspreadinghlessings.  ilWe have flourished

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under the fostering hand of ale ygloriouls Providence, and
ttthesame.~~h.and. is. y'e;t, omit protection.t_Since;the day of

peace began to arise, our political and religioussthorizzon
has been almost constantly brightening; n.n,Tlhe-darkness
rt Of superstition will eventually give way to thattrefulgfint
-dawn whichtshnall enlighten all nations and harmonize
the world. s

As a free people, “then, it becomes us to be ‘diligent
and useall possible exertion to strengthen and promote
the common cause of liberty. Wliile Europe trem-

“i bles with A alarm; w«hile~t’ Asianoneisj ‘sunk with luxury, and

prostrate Africa tiswrnablep to ‘lift up herhead; let the

inhabitants of the new world strive for peace abroad,
and cultivate friendship at home.

   ~~  day of prosperity is too often a day of im:lolence,,'
and deliuding pleasure s frequently cramp the prospects
' of at rieinggnattim ;Let~us.  belpttonslnioutr guard, and

rememberxthat  relaxationilfrom l:*toi1t~~is a lit l timem

 strength against fatigue. Let us stand in defence
A of our independenlcei, and ‘secure the a valuable legacy to
la nationwiyet unborn. " Let each ecastin his mite to

maintain and" defend our laws, and support our govern.-

ment unshaken.  Let us’be“sensible of our advantages,
"and View the reputationythe riches and honor of rout
nation astsuffifcient=encouragement to be~»united.~.  l  

Ifwe live inan age distinguished by War and come i

motion,it is no less distinguished by the Gospel of peace

' and salvation. V Thisngloriotus dispensation which be.»
A‘ gan in the oriental world, where it broke through the

night of ignorance, which had for ages darkened the
nations, has long been growing brighter. Its light has

A shone to every’ part of the globe ; the star of Bethlem



lrem has extended his rays to the regions of Columbia?
The clay spring from on high has shone upon us ; peace
has descended from Heaven», and will spread its beams
from pole to pole. The day of bright glory is fast ap-
proaclling, and we look forward with blest anticipation
to that eventful period ~, when all thrones and clomiriioris
shall be cast down; when there sliall be no lriog but
.iEHOVA.H 3 when “ he shall turn to ll‘l€ people a pure
language that they may all call upon his Name? and
serve him with one consent ;” ”‘ the taltieroaeles of
Gov be with men,” and all nations join to eelebrate the
dawn of civil anal religious libertyi

ifwe feel transported on calling; to miricl tlie day of
our national birth, how nmch more on ght we to rejoioe
when We refiect that a band from the l‘t€fl“i’€lll37 choir
lias been sent to proclaim the lubilee of the l.li'll"v'€l'S€.’9
and sound peace on earth and good will to mom

ilrise then, l”elloW-citizens, and be free imleetl ; let

us improve the privileges put into our liarids ; let asp

tleliglit to dwell on a theme so interesting, anal not be
contented witli present blessings when Heaven would
have us possess greater ones. Let us seelr to be true
patriots, faithful citizens, worthy members of society

and the happy “people whose Goo is the Loan,”

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