The Penn's Grove record., 1916-02-18

These are the pillars on which the glor-
ious fabric of our independence and nat
ional character must be supported. Lib
erty is the basis and whoever would dare
to sap the foundation, or overturn it
will, merit the bitterest execration, and
the severest punishment, which can be
afflicted by his injured country.
1t is only in our united character as
an empire, that our independence is ac-
k~nowledged, that our power can be re-
garded, or our credit supported among
nations.
In this state Of absolute freedom and
perfect security, who will grudge to
yield a very little of his property to sup
port the common interests of society,
and insure the protection of government?
The path of our duty is plain before
us: honesty will be found, on every ex-
pertinent, to be the best. and only true
policy.
l am conscious of having acted, while
a servant of the public, in the manner
| conceived best suited to promote the
real interest of my country. The pro-
ceedings of Congress, the army, and my
self, are open to all. and contain, in my
opinion, sufficient information to remove
the prejudices and errors which may have
been entertained by any.
The militia of this country must be
considered as the palladium of our secur-
ity, and the first effectual resort in case
of hostility. 1t is essential, that the
same system should pervade the whole;
that the formation and discipline of the
militia of the continent should be alb
~solutely uniform.
In Washington's farewell to the army
among other things he said:
1t is earnestly recommended to all the
troops to have a strong attachment to
the Union. Let a consciousness of their
achievements and fame still incite the
men to honorable actions; under the per-
suasion that private virtues of economy,
prudence and industry will not be less
amiable in civil life, thar the more splen-
did qualities of valor, perseverance and
enterprise were in the field"
In W~ashington's farewell address, after
being President, he said:
Let me warn you in the most solemn
manner against the baneful effects of the
spirit of party" This spirit, unfortunate
ly, is ~inseparable from our nature, hav-
ing its root in the strongest passions of
the human mind. In governments Of the
popular form it is seen in its greatest
rankness. and is truly their worst enemy.
In governments purely elective it is a
spirit not to be encouraged. 1t opens
the door to foreign wilfulness and cor
ruption.
Against the insidious wiles of foreign
influence Il c~onjure you to believe me,
fellow-citizens) the jealousy of a free
people ought to be constantly awake,
since history and experience prove that
foreign influences is one of the most
baneful foes of republican government.
Excessive partially for one foreign ma
ton and excessive dislike for another
cause those whom they actuate to see
danger only on one side, and serve to
veil and even second the arts of influence
on the other.
That they may be productive of som
partial benefit, some occasional good,
this hope will be to warn against the
mischiefs of foreign intrigue, to guard
against impostures of pretended patriot
ism.
The great rule of conduct is, in extend
ing our commercial relations to lave as
little political connections as possible.
Taking care always to keep ourselves, by
oui.ooio oslaoii>nhcnts, On d Respectable
posture, we may safely trust
to temporary alliances for extraordinary
emergencies.
NO TRUE PATRIOTISM WITHOUT
RELIGION AND MORALITY.
OF all the dispositions and habits,
which lead to political prosperity religion
and morality are indispensable supports.
In vain would that man claim the tribute
of patriotism, who should labor to SUBJ
vert these great pillars of human happi-