Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-05-17

! opposition on their part ceased
The Trinidad Gazette has furnished us with some com
mcns the inaugural address oil President Adams so
gathering the pride Americans. that we cannot resist
the opportunity afforded of presenting with
! an extract:
There is something in the rising destiny of this ex-
traordlnary republic which urcihl, arrests attention.
She stands like light ana beacon in the midst of ma
tons Her public documents intended not for
herself alone they speak 10 the universe. period of
profound peace exhibits her in attitude proudly pre-
ennent; that which in Europe constitutes only the re-
pose vi the w0ru-out belgerlna cessation from toll
ana msery-the mere torpor OF sleep, with her presents
the imposing spectacle OF the rapid advancement OF
n'ank'ni an every requirement which render life
dgniiied Or desirable ofthc development fhe human
faculties applied Ia the modest purposes which they
were given iii trust by heaven--ta, OF improving the
condition of the human race and of making utility to
the many, and not the advantage the few basis
free and rational government 1t is vain 10 attempt
10 conceal H. Hcr progressive and powerful march,
nehaces changes in the Institutions of Europe which
must take place sooner or later.
There Is calmuess her civic strength which TO n
rsiectng mind inspires greater than the proudest
demonstrations of military conquerors tLey rise and
they set they equally tie sport oil fortune in their
elevation and IN Their fall she the arbress of her
own ate and her decisions with them the spirit of
prophecy Yesterday she in her cradle TO -day she
holds her tgls over the western hemisphere There is
nothing iuul or refu in her pretensons she sits posted
on the stability of her resources, calm in the justice
her claims. by her fiat she has set limits TO the urs-
dicton of the Holy Allies far and no arther-in
Europe you may yranuize whilst slaves are to be found
tamely TO submit TO the rod-Arncrca from North to
south is iree-Shc has boldly proclaimed to the world
the course she will next pursue, when the eternal ea
olses OF the rulers of mankind shall again lift up the
flames OF war; her decision constitutes once new
code for neura and defines the future preteusions of
oeIigerents Europe has heard these dict1 in sence.
In making this estrac know that governed by
hlghr motives than wish to pamper natinn bride of
our coutrymen This proud and glorious inheritance won
ny COnSecrdted the blood
voIonary ancestors it is duty improves confirm and
erber aud 10 transmit down future yes unimpaired
the sacred deposit We fear fruwns of allied Etr-
rope-reedom can only be destroyed by While
the sovereignty resides in the people, remen-
oered thar the law which obey but the constitutional
expression of their wwhenever the law IS partial cruel
on UNJUST an appeal to that high and transcenant
the people, always insures etTesbut still never let i, be
forgotten that all contempt Of the law contempt for the
people Americans teaching lessons the mem
eefS OF iii" holy Ai!anceoier nations are following in
the dazzling of our policy and since the av of
our Independence has it been neccssary while we
are SO respected by others should respect ourselves
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