Delaware patriot & American watchman., 1828-07-01
DeslaratloM OF fnpepcM1falre

N CoNcnEss, July q, l.16,
Tie Unanimous Doetorntion Of the Thirteen Uni
tel States IF .2merica
WHEN in The course Of human events, it be-
come, necessary for one people to dissolve the po-
litcal bands which have connected them with
another, and assume among the powers OF the earth
the separate and equal station to which the law of
nature and OF natures God entitle them, decent
respect iei tie opinions Of mankind, requires. that
thpv gAould declare the causes which impel them
to the erparati0n.
Ne hold these truths to be self evident; that
ALL uEN ANE CREATED EQUAL; that they are
endowed by theii Creator with certain unallena-
ble rights that among these are life, liberty, and
the pursait of happiness. That to secure these
rights, governments instituted among men,
deriving their Just powers from the consent OF the
governed: that whenever any form Of government
brcumes destructive of these ends, it is tine right
ii tie people to alter or to abolish it, and to IN
stitute a new government, laying its foundation
on such principles, and organizing its powers in
such form, as to them shall seem most likely to
effect ther safety and happiness Prudence, IN
deed. Will dictate, that governments long estab-
ohed should not be changed Tor light and trans
tent causes ard accordingly all experience hath
shewn. that mankind are more disposed to suffer,
while evl, are siderable, than to right themselves
by aaaishing the forms to which they are accustom-
ed. But when long train OF abuses and usur-
patl0ns, pursuing invariably the same object cyin-
ces design to reduce them under absolute despo
tisn It is their right, it is their duty to throw of
such governments. and to provide new guards fol
their future security. Such has been the patient
suicrance OF these colonies and such is now thu
necessity which constrains them to alter their Tor
mer systems of government. The history OF tht
present King Of Great Britain is history OF re
peated injuries and usurpations, all having in d
rect object the establishment of an absolute tyran
ny over these States. To prove this, let facts bs
submitted to a candid world.
He has refused his assent to laws the mos
Wholesome and necessary for the public good.
He has forbidden his governors to pass laws o
immediate and pressing Importance, unless sus
pended in their operation. till his assent should b.
obtained. and when 50 suspended, he has utterl,
neglected to attend to them.
lie has refused 70 pass other laws tor the accom-
mndation of large districts Of People, unless peo
pie would relinGuish the right Of representation il
the legslature--a right nestimabe to them, am
formidable to tyrants only.
He has called together legislative bodies, a
places unusual. uncomfortable, and distant from tn
depository Of their public records, for the sole pul
pose OF fatisuing them into compliance with hi
! measures.
i1c hos htSsoi'Sa tepEtstHtdtiVc iiuuecs Ttpcd
? edly for opposing with manly firmness his nvaso
on the rights Of the people.
). lie has refused for long time after such disst
i lutions, 10 cause Others to be elected wherel
i the legislative powers, incapable of annihllatio
! have returned 70 the people at large, for their
etclse the state remaining in the mean time, e
posed to all the danger Of invasion from withpu
and conSulsion within.
ii lie has endeavored to prevent the population
these states for that purpose obstructing the la,
n for naturalization of foreigners: refusing to pa
: ; others, to encourage their migration hther, al
! raising the conditions Of new appropriations
4, lands.
ts lie has obstructed the administration of iustit
ie by refusing his assent to laws, Tor establishing
ie dietary powers.
y He has made judges dependent on his will alor
for the tenure OF their Offices, and the amount a
payment of their salaries.