In what manner the evils which we have adverted to may be remedied, and how it may be practicable in other respects to afford them further encouragement, paying due regard to the other great interests of the nation, is submitted to the wisdom of Congress. From the same, December 3, 1822. From the same, December , 1823. Extract from the Message of President Jefferson, December 2, 1806. Their patriotism would certainly prefer its continuance, and application to the great purposes of public education, roads, rivers, canals, and such other objects of public improvement as it may he thought proper to add to the constitutional enumeration of federal powers.
Education is here placed among the articles of public care.
While uncertain of the course of things, the time may be advantageously employed in obtaining the powers necessary for a system of improvement, should that be thought best.