Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1804-07-07

him TO whom such praise is due, and with
eout whose aid, how weak is human endea-
svour-
To enumerate the many distinguished
acts of valour and worth which occurred in
our struggle, would far exceed the powers
of your Orator. IT'S theme which has
excited the talents of ADLER Biologists /; It's
enough to say, that the page ct American
history will be Frightened by the recital,
ssnd future ages gather wisden from the
tale. From our example shall posterity
learn to be wise. From our wisdom shall
they learn to be great, and the history OF
America will form the basis OF fature re-
spublics.
The great work of our revolution accom-
.plished, behold US uniting in a government
at once wise, firm, and Just, thus giving to
the world an example Of national pru-
dence. A few,years, and we are seen qu1-
city enjoying the happiness we had iabored
to attain, and cultivating the arts and use
fal employments, the peaceful occupation
ct a tranquil state.
At once all eyes are turned upon us.
Astonished Europe will scarcely credit the
tale, that her lately obscure colonies have
become avirtuous republic, and is fast a.
rising to first rank among nations. In
vain do the enemies Of our happiness look
for that state Of local jealousy which usual
ly arisesin the commencement ofrepublics.
In place of which they behold a people en-
dowed with spirit of content, uniting in
one common welfare.
These, my countrymen, were the happy
DAYS OF our first existence as nation
How long they wall continue, future events
must determine.
The federation of these states, was the
great cause of our national jealousy. AS
we had separately contended for the glori-
Gus object of liberty, SO we jointly enjoy
the blessedeff Of freedom, and united in
one general principle, we became united in
one common interest.
The antient republics ofthe world afford
ed us much matter in the formation Of our
system ofgovernment, and from their his
tory we gained many valuable truths. Sci
ence, thus aided by experience and sup
ported BY patriotism, formed the excellent
constitution we now enjoy; work whose
merit will stand the test Of ages. and whose
happy influence is Its best eulogium.
Formed by the sages and patriots assem-
bled in Americas councils, this great char
ter Of our rights received the sanction of
the states, and at once became our pride
and safety.
While this great monument Of our wis
dom shall remain, while this palladium Of
our nation shall continue inviolate, SO long
shall we be free, But when, with unhal.
lowed hands, this fabric is defaced, our ma.
tional structure falls to the ground. Ills a
vast machine whose relative posts are SO
intimately connected that destroy but one,
and the whole is lost; It's paternal gift
from our fathers to us, and should de-
scend in primitive excellence to our latest
posterity.
When your children shall prepare to de-
stzoy this system, the work of wisdom, of
time, and experience, let them reflect on
the labour their fathers did to obtain it
and prize*it as legacy OF inestimable va
lue.
While weremain united my countrymen,
our Constitution will remain with us, and
when we fail it well serve as a memorial OF
our former greatness.
While we preserve this charter ofou
liberties, we need not fear foreign agrees
sion or domestic intrigue. While our 60
vernment shall remain it WILL create respect
abroad, and confidence at home. But if
youcaneel this bond of union, you become
prey to foreign usurpation and domestic
ambition. Itisna when the fortress is en-
tire that the enemy makes his assault, bat
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