American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-12-25
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Volume vi.

cry important in Its bearing upon the interest Of
Pennsylvania rs we'll AS most Of her sister states
The construction OF a breakwater or AN artiiicinl
harbour at the mouth OF the Delaware bay. would
aiiord increased security to the trade of the bay
and river; would anl the coastng trade of the
United States; would benefit our chief CONNER
cial city, and BY improving the outlet towards
which, on the Atlantic side, all our improvements
tend, would render them more valuable and pro-
ductlve by the inducements it would offer to our
brethren IN the west, to pass their produce and re-
turns within the limits OF the State. Having done
50 much for herself it seems not unreasonable Il,
hope, that congress will second her exertlons by
dong, within tie appropriate sphere of the power
OF the Union, what Is reqoii ed TO give to them due
effect"
Among the injunctions of the constitution,
there Is none more interesting than that which en-
JOINS II duty on the Legislature to provide for
the education ul the poor throughout the Gnunot4
wealth Whether we regard it in its prolat.e In
fluence upon the stability of our free republicans
governments. or is it may contribute to social and
individual happiness, it equally deserves the ear
nest and unrei,itted attention Of those Who are
honoied with the high trnst of providing for tic,
public welfare. II the culture OF the understand
ing and the heart be entirely neglected. in early
life, there ~ great to fear that evil proper
sites will take root. wherc with proper discipl"c
there might have been rich harvest of usefulness
and worth. knowledge of our rights and a srusc
III our duties. just estimate of the value of the hls
SIN. We enjoy, and an habtual desire to preserve
EN-, are the wholesome fruits of that good seed,
which it is the object, aad with the favor Of P,uyi-
dence the effect, OF moral aud intellectual nstruc-
ton to impa. 1t cannot lie supplied to all in equal
measure. but IL is hoped. the time will come whcn
none shall be lett entirely destitute. Then will
the Legislature truly be, in this respect, what the
trainers OF the constitution desired it should be-
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return, will have strong inducements TO love and
to honor, and to DO their utmost to pcrpetuate the
tree institutions from which they derive SO signal
benefit, SO prolific source of happiness.
Until the difficulties, in the way of general
plan Of education. which have hitherto been found
insuperaele ior all. be overcome, it will be in the
power, a. il has always been in accordance with
the disposition Of the Legislature to aitnrd liLe.
raj aid TO the eXertions of public spirited and be-
nevolsnt citizens, as well as 10 promue such local
schemes OF instruction as may be suited to partl.
cuar parts OF the State. though not applicable to
all. lat has 5ee done, in tls way, has it is be-
Iievcd, been productive ol much good and has cau,-
cd the paternal Of the Legislature to be crate.
fully lett and ai'ectionateit acknuw edged.
In conducting the great experiment Of fec
Cover nment, founded OH wrltca constitutions and
carried into effect By representatives Of the rro-
pie il is no less the duty than il is the interest Of
the citizens OF the republic, to cxc'cise towards
each other. aud towards taeir public unctnhayie,,
spirit Of Kindness and conc,liaiion, If nufuaI
respect and forhearancc itttl euces of OPTION
w arise. where there is cru,n ut choice ani
discussion, and they viii ovca-iona, be accoa,la.
MED with earntstness and warmth Eut We owa
IT to ourselves, anI we owe it tu the lofts position
We occupy IN the world. to avoid evets eu.,
which may shake the confidence Of ,o,,nkad i,
the competency Of man for .slf so,ytn,nyn,. CT
wasteu!y diminish the stock q orr nsfonai re-
putaoa, By detractinS from tile s.At:lag;-ned III
disdual regulations Of which it i conposed.-~
The success Of the cause Of free Governments,
which we all anxiously desire a psomotc, j. of
Infinitely noe Importance than lie occa .inns
questions which excite and divide Us. These
considerations should be Of suih, cnt eight 4,
suppress violent feelings, which, il iain': misht
cndangcr all that is most conducive IL ar cha.-
acter people and our happiness as 'n4;,i,u-
alo.'