Northern star, and Warren and Bristol gazette. [volume] (Warren [R.I.]) 1826-1830, 1826-06-24

Europe are native born Americans. In
science we are inferior TO none.--
This is the corner stone Of our intel
lectual triumph. To the great stock
ofscienti6c inventions and discoveries
we have contributed more than our
share. In general education we are
before the rest of the world. Our
schools are numerous and excellent,-
They are mainly distinguished by their
character Of utility Nothing for par
ade-nothing for vanity. The skill Of
American diplomatists has been univer.
sally recognised. Our divines are es-
peciaIly famous land amidst some
bad taste, the general eloquence ofour
statesmen is Of the best order. The
laws, enacted with a particular
reference to the common good, are ad.
ministed with temperance, impartiality
and knowledge. The freedom of per-
son and the security Of property con-
firmed by Sulworks which every one
may assist to erect. but which no one
is permitted to assail.
Our condition is, in all respects, sin
guIarly happy. With climate yari-
Gus a0d healthy: q territory prodig.
iously extensive and fertile harbours
numerous and capacious inland nav.
igation unlimited people active and
intrepid We are siessed with every
thing necessary to make powerful.
prosperous, enduring empire Nor do
we conGne these advantages to our
selves. Here may the oppressed of
every country find refuge---aud here
the industrious home, We have no
respect Of persons f; no distinction oi
creeds no absurd inequality to ranks
Industry and integrity are our only ii.
ties to respect and our surest securI'
ties for success.
Such is the general character and
appearance Of eur country, after try,
ing probation Of fifty years. Much Of
this vast prosperity IL due under Gods
mercy to our happy situation but faI
more to the principles and form of OUT
government. For such career Of glo
! ry and wealth, vouchsated to Us alone
amongst the nations. whilst the storms
of war were sweeping over the face o
the world, We owe . deep obligation ol
gratitude, Let ua celebrate the ap
proachisg anniversary with the sol
emn Joy which BETTE it. Let US make
an obiatioa of petty differences ant
personal interests on the altar OF Ou
country; and forgetting thatw are &C
casionally, politicans--remember, on
ly, that we are Americans. We wlsi
the preparations for the approachin;
, jubilee to far surpass all former cele
brations ns.-.N0ah's .adro,
MATRrMoNY. III marriage pre-
fer the person before wealth, virtue
before beauty, and the mind before
, The body then shall you have vile
: a friend and II companion. lntellI'
gencc and good nature in rags are
preferable IT, All ignorant. Mischiev'
Gus scold in robes Of perfumed silk
true philosophy teaches W. this much
! A literary periodical had for it
motto 4" trade, literature, and tn
arts )" but Ivy an unlucky blander
, the two first letters of tho last wore
got transposed, which made it read
- trade, literature, and tho rats"
{ TIE CAUsB. A Physician tn
: other day called upon patient, sub
: ject to frequent and severe attacks q
The gout. The painful visitant ha
left him, and he was enjoy Ing him
:, self over his wine with great convl
viality. /" Doctor" he exclaimed
1 am very glad to sec you, you hav
, Just come in time to taste this boitl
/. of Madeira /; it is tho first Of a pip
e that is Just broached." "Ab," ox
v claimed the Doctor, {" these pipes q
i Madeira will never do. they arc tn
l. cause Of all your sui!crings."
d. We'll them" rejoined the Other
e I" iill your glass. for now that "
e have found the cause, the sooner "
,, get rid of it the better"
o. No.o Noxv EOndo