American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-12-10

Provements OF various kinds but those which ar
suggested belong exclusively 10 the Government o.
are oil nature to require expenditures yond the
resources. The public lots which are still for sale
would it is not doubted, be more than ADEQUATE tt
these purposes.
from the view above presented, il is manifest
that the situation of the u States is in the highest
degree prosperous and happy There is no Oh.
Ject which, as people, We can desire, which we
Blessed with governments the happiest which the
world ever knew. with distinct orders in society
or divided interests IN any portion of the vast terri
tory over which their dominion extends, we have
every motive 10 cling together which can animate
vrluous and enlightened people. The great OBJ.
Ject to preserve these blessing, and to hand then,
down to the latest posterity. Our experience ought
10 satisfy US, that our p og ess under the cor
rect and providenl policy will not be exempt from
danger Our institutions from an important epoch
IN the history OF the civilized world. On their pre-
servation, and in their utmost purity, every thing
VIII depend. Ex,endng as our interests do, to ey-
cry part OF the Inhabited globe, and every sea, 10
which our citizens are carried by their industry and
enterpiize; to which they are invited by the
wants oil others, and have right 10 go, we must
either protect them in the enjoyment of their rights.
or abandon them, In certain events, to waste and
desolauon'' Our attitude is highly interesting as re-
"
ern neghbors. We have duties to perform with
respect to all, to which we must be faithful. To
every kind OF danger we should pay the most vigi
'ant and unceasipg attention; remove the cause
where 1t may be practicable, and be prepared to
meet il when inevitable.
Against foreign danger the policy of the Govern
nent seems to be already settled. The events of
the late war admonshed us to make our maritime
frontier inpregnabe, by well digested chain of
n mr. tI
our commerce, by augmeRting our Navy to cer-
tain extent; which has been steadily pursued, and
which 1t is incumbent upon us to complete, as soon
as circumstances will permit. In the event Of
war, 1t is on the maritime frontier that we shall be
assaed. 1t is IN that quarter, therefore, that we
should be prepared to meet the attack 1t is there
that our whole force will be called into action, to
prevent the destruction of towns, and the desc
alton and pIlage of the interior. TO give full et-
feet TO this policy, great improvements will be in
idispensable. Access to those works. by every
practicable communication, should be made easy,
and in every direction. The intercourse, also,
between every part of our Union, should be pro-
NOTED, and facilitated by the exercise of those
powers, which may c0mport with faithful regard
TO the great principles of our Constitution. With
respect TO internal causes, those great principles
lp"int out, with equal certainty, the policy to be
lpursned. Resting on the people. as our Govern
Ihents 40, state ana National, with well defined
powers, it is of the highest importance that they
severaly keep within the limits prescribed to them
Fulfilling that sacred duty, it is of equal mpor-
lance, that the movement between them be har-
monious and in case Of any disagreement, should
any such occur, calm appeal be made to the Peo-
pie; and their voice be heard, and promptly obey
ed Both Governments being instituted for the
common good, we cannot fail to prosper, while
those who made them. are attentive to the conduct
of their representatives, and control their mea-
sures. In the pursuit of these great objects, let
Igenerous spirit, and national views and feelings be
induiged, and let every part recolect, that, by
cherishing that spirit and improving the condition
Of the others, in what relates to their welfare, the
general interest will not only be promoted, but
the local advantage be reciprocated.
cannot conclude this communication, the last
of the kind which shall have to make, without re-
collecting, with great sensibity and heartfelt graft
tude, the many instances of the public confidence
and the generous support which have received
Il ON my fellow citizens in the various trusts with
which have been honored. Having commenced
my service i'll early youth, and continued it since
with few and short intervals, have witnessed the
lgreat difficulties to which our Union has been ex-
posed, and admired the virtue and courage with
(which they were surmounted. From the present
prosperous and happy state, derive qualification
which cannot express. That these blessings may
be preserved and perpetuated, will be the object Of
my telvent and unceaslng prayers 10 the Supreme
Ruler of the Universe.
JAMES MONROE.
Huntington, December Z, 1924.