The circumstances of the two countries are not dissimilar. It would not be now in its present flourishing situation without the auspices of England. This observation brings us to the necessity of union. We are exposed at sea. If he has not done any such thing, it is no conclusive evidence of safety.
Nations have passions like men.
It is the disposition of nations to attack where there is a demonstrable weakness. One insult will produce another, till at last it produces a partition. So, when they tell us there is no storm gathering, they ought to support their allegations by some probable evidence. If the debts which we owe continue on the disgraceful footing they have been on hitherto, without even the payment of interest, we may well expect such reprisals. That nation, sir, is a powerful nation, and has immense resources.