Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-01-18

This communication 10 the accommodation
Of vast country. In the progress OF the
canal, gypsum Of the bestqnalisy has neen
discovered; and it is ascertained that this
region contains sufficient quantity OF this
invaluable mineral for the supply OF the
whole United States. Heretofore, the
principal Ingredients Of hydraulic mortar
were procured. at great expense from a'
broad for the construction OF locks; but |
species of limestone has been found, dis
persed over the whole country, admirably
adapted for water cement, and entirely SUI
perseding the necessity of foreign sup
ply. Stone for the construction of locks,
culyerts, bridges aud aqueducts, is also
found in abundance; and it is confidently
believed, as well from the geographical
character Of this region, as from various
other indications, thai ceal will be disco
vered amply sufficient for domestic use
and manufacturing establishments. The
animation which this work in its present
unfinished state, has given 10 our internal
trade, cannot be duly appreciated without
the advantages of personal observation, nor
can all its blessings be realized or display
ed, until years of experience have passed
away.
g Nor can | conceal on this occasionthe
deep anxiety which feel in subject now
under the consideration of The general go
vernment; and which is unfortunately cal
culated to produce geographical dstinc
tons. Highly important as it is to allay
feeling inauspicious, and TO cultivrte the
most friendly communion with every mem
Der Of the conlederacy, yet consider, the
Introduction of the extension Of slavery, a
paramount consideration. Morally and
politically speaking, slavery is an evil Of
the first magnitude; and whatever may
be the consequences, it is otr duty TO pro-
hibit its progress in all cases where such
prohibition 10 allowed by the constitution.
No evil can result from its inhibition more
pernicious than its toleration: and | ear
aestly recommend the expression oil your
sense on this occasion, as equally due 10
the character Of the state and prosperity
of the empire. The people Of the United
States are distinguished from all other na-
tons by the exercise of the right Of self
government. Every authority proceeds
directly or indirectly from them. From
the primary assemblies Of the people in
town meetings to the county conventions Of
the supervisors or to the municipal au-
thorities of cities or villages; and from
their representatives in the state legisla-
lures, to the delegates of districts or states
in the Congress of the United States, may
be distinctly seen the legitimate source Of
all sovereign authority, the paramount as
of the people. Seated in a
country of vast extent, With fertile soil
and benign climate, adapted by nature for
the display of the faculties aud energies of
man, and holding in their hands the des-
TIMES of free government, they are called
upon to present great example for the
imitation of posterity, and the benefit of
the world, in the cultivation Of religion and
and the diffusion of knowledge,
In the advancement Of the arts aud scien- |
ces, and in the promotion Of all that can
confer honor and happiness on nations
But if they shall pursue different
course If they shall shut their ears a.
gainst the warning voice of truth, and their
eyes against the light Of experience, and
rush precipitately upon the rocks and
shoals which have hitherto shipwrecked |
the interests of the human race; then in
deed will the hopes of patriotism and the
prayers OF benevolence be equally una
vailing, and the brightest prospects that
ever opened on the world be extinguished
in darkness. Let us remember that 10 /
to the faculties with which we
havebeen endowed by Providence, will we
participate in this responsibility; and let it
be deeply impressed on our minds that we
can never transmit a great example nor an
llustrious reputation to future generations,
without cultivating, with unremitted at.
ention and primary devotion, those car
iinai interests which constitute the happi
ness Of individuals and the prosperity Of
nations" DE WITT CLINTON.
Albany, Jan. A, 1920.
PROGRESS OF INDIAN CIVILIZATION.
A statistical account Of the Brothertowa,
Stockbridge, South Settlement of the O.