The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1823-06-11

dissolubie bond of mutual interest. This key
stone Of our political arch, laid by our venera-
bic ancestors, sustained them in all their con-
flicts, carried US triumphantly through the rev2
dictionary war, became Substitute for means
and resources deemed indispensable by other
nations, and remains to us column of strength
unknown in ancient or modern times.
The Bill Of Rights which makes part Of
cur constitution, declares, that
A frequent recurrence TO the fundamental
principles Of the Constitution, and constant
adherence TO those of piety, justice, modera-
ton, temperance, industry, and frugality, are
absolutely necessary 10 preserve the advanta-
ges Of liberty, aud 10 maintain a free govern
ment.n
The same instrument provides, that
Wisdom and knowledge, as well as vir-
tue, diffused generally among the body of the
people, being necessary for the preservation of
their rights and liberties, aud as these depend
on spreading the opportunities and advantages
OF education in the various parts of the coun-
try, and among the different orders of the peo-
pie, it shall be the duty of the legislatures and
magistrates in all future periods Of this Com
monweahh, TO cherish the interests Of litera-
ture and the sciences, and all seminaries of
them, especially the University at Cambridge,
publick schools and grammar schools in the
towns to encourage private societies and
publick Institutions, by rewards and imruuni-
ties for Ehe promotion ofagriculture, arts, sci
ences, Commerce, trades, manufactures, and
a natural history of the country to counte-
nance aid inculcate the principles of humani-
ty and general benevolence, publick and pri-
vate chirity, industry and frugality, honesty
and puictuality in their dealings, sincerity,
good hunour, and all social and generous ai-
fectionshmong the people.n
By recurring to these principles which in
their nature and origin are democraticl1, which
form the basis and true conservative power of
all our constitutions, both State and Federal,
oberying the injunctions, and cherishing Che
LIBERAL and generous sentiments here inculcat-
ed, the several branches of government will,
with the blessing of Heaven on their endeay-
ours, fill their respective circles Of duty salts
factorily to themselves and acceptably to their
constituents. The example of wisdom and
moderation exhibited by the distinguished cit
izen, who has retired to the walks of private
life, after having filled the Chair Of State for
the last seven years, in manner which has
added lustre to his revolutionary fame, falls
with peculiar force on his immediate success
or
On a6rst accession to the Government. and
in session which convenience and custom
b we rendered short, It will not be expected
that many subjects win be proposed OF acted
upon. The multiplication or alteration of the
laws should be avoided as far as publick con.
venience will admit. Instances viii, Eowcv-
er, occur, requiring the interposition OF the
Legislature, OF which they will Judge.
The Militia, the great bulwarle of our de-
fence, deserving at all times attention and
support,is, at this period, entitled to peculiar
consideration Experience has taught us,
that in vars between European nations, the
maritime rights Of this country are disrc garded,
and we nave been compelled TO support them
by force, From present appearances, there is
great reason to apprehend the same course and
the same consequences-to be prepared for
them isa dictate of sound policy. The ma
ticnal government viii provide The means Of
protection on the ocean, and is making, annu-
ally, valuable additions 20 our stock OF militia
ny knowledge, by a well-Tegulated academy;
aud it remains with the States to cultivate aud
improve their AIilitia. 1t may lie affirmed,
without fear Of contradiction, that the popula-
ton of thellnited States from the first settle
mcnt OF tie country to the present day, has
never allol1ed five thousand native citizens,
who will Voluntarily enlist in the regular SER
vice, in line Of peace, unless there is a wen.
founded expectation Of immediate hostillies
This circumstance, 50 illustrative ofthe abuud-
ant means Of rewarding labour and Of raising
our youth to higher destinies. adnonishes us
Of the necessity Of cberishGg spirit of-disci-
pine among the great body q he people, and
proves, at the same time, that the militia is,
at least in the FIRST instance, or right, oGf on
y efficient arm of defence.
The state Of the Treasury viii necessarily
command attention. When it shall he ascer-
tanned, the Legislature will be enabled to de-
ternine whether any Reduction ia the expen-
ditures is required.
An adjustment Of the claim OF this ON mon
wealth on the Government Of The United
States for services rendered by the Militia
during the la;e war, mast be Of great impor-
lance to our finances. When II shall have
been examined, a statement will be made, in
order that the Legislature may judge Of the
expediency Of any iurther proceedings Oh ther
part.
In AL measures for the promotion Of The
common interests, shall At all timts BE- hap-
Ply to cooperate. WILLIAM EuSTIS.
His Excellency and suite then retired, and
the two Houses separated.
Ibe Speech was committed, in the Senate.
to the Hon. Messrs. Austin, Denny, and Al
len-and in the House, to Mcs$rs. Turner.
Willard, Locke, Freeman, and Tudor, to re-
port answers.
A memorial Of Ganaaliel Bradftrd, Warden
OF the State-Prison, representing that 6 5000
are necessary for the use of that Institution,
the current year. was committed.
The Hon. Messrs. Leland, and Strong,
Mcssrs. Spaplding, Locke, aud Stevens, were
appointed TO report on the expediency OF 50
amending the Probate Laws, as to extend
the right Of trial by jury to all cases where
the Executors or Administrators own private
and individual claims against the testator or