The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1809-03-22

S''sSS, W a esSSioh oi tNem Cy IN alpca
toarms to exclude foreign intrigucs anS
foreign rar,ialities, so degrading 10 al
countries, ard so baneful to free ones
to foster Il spirit OF independence, toC
just to invade the rights Of others. tcc
proud to surrender cur own /; too liberia
TO indulge unworthy prejudices ourselves.
and too elevated not to look down upon
them in Others; TO hold the union of the
states as the basis OF their peace and hap
pinessi tosupport the constitution, which
is the cement ofthe union, as well in its
limitations as in its authorities to res
pee: The rights and authorities reserved
70 the states and to the people, as equally
incorporated with, and essential to the
success of, the general system to avoid
The slightest interference with the rights
Of conscience or the functions Of religion,
so wisely exempted from civil jurisdic-
ton to preserve in their full energy The
other Salutary provisions in behalf OF
private and personal rights, and Of the
freedom of the press; 10 observe econo-
my in publick .pendittires; to liberate
the publick resources by an honourable
discharge Of the publick debts; to keep
within the requisite imits'a standing mil
itary fofce, always remembering that an
armed and traired militia is the firmes,
5ulwark OF Republicks; that without STAN
ding armies their liberty can never be in
danger (; nor, with large ones safe 10
promote by authorised means improve
ments friendly TO agriculture, To manu-
tactures, and 10 external as well as inter-
nal commerce TO favour in Ike manner,
the advancement ofscience, and the difiu-
sion OF information, as the best aliment 10
true liberty |; to carry on the benevolent
plans, which have been 50 meritoriously
lpplic J to the conversion OF Our aboriginal
neighbours from the degradation and
wretchedness Of savage life, to~ partici-
pationsoi the Improvements ofwhich the
humanm MIND m,d manners are susceptible
N 4 civilized state: AS far as sentiments
and lDiTsatios,s, sssC'I.es-shcse, Can aid the
rs4n; ssl:sey, they -..A ,,.,
source which cannot iail me.
1t is my good fortune, moreover, to
have the pa.h, in which | am to tread,
lighted by examples Of illust'ious servi-
ces, successfully rendered III the most
tying difficulties, by those who ha' =
marched before me. OF those Of NY
immediate predecessor it might Ieast
become me here to speak. may how
ever be pardoned for NOT supprcssing the
sympathy with which my heart is full, ia
the rich reward he enjoys in the benedic-
ions da beloved country, gratefully be-
slowed for exalted talents, zealousIy de-
voted through long career, to the ad-
vancement OF its highest interest and hap.
piness.
But The source, to which look Cor
the aids which alone can supply my de-
ficiencieS, is in the well-tried intelligence
and virtue ofmy fellow citizens, and in
the councils Of those representing them,
in the Offer departments associated IN the
care Of the national interests. In these
my confidence will under every difficult
ty be best placed, next TO that which we
have all been encouraged to feel III the
guardianship and guidance OF that al
mighty Being, whose power regulates
the destiny Of nations, whose blessings
have been SO conspicuously dispensed 10
this rising Republick, and to whom we
are bound to address our devout graft
tude for the past, as well as our fervcnt
supplications and best hopes for the fu-
ture.