In the discharge of this trust I will only say that I have, with good intentions, contributed toward the organization and administration of the Government the best exertions of which a very fallible judgment was capable.

All see, and most admire, the glare which hovers round the external trappings of elevated office. To me there is nothing in it, beyond the lustre which may be reflected from its connection with a power of promoting human felicity.

Where are our Men of abilities? Why do they not come forth to save their Country?

Can it be that Providence has not connected the permanent felicity of a nation with its virtue?

Our cause is noble; it is the cause of mankind!

To form a new Government, requires infinite care, and unbounded attention; for if the foundation is badly laid the superstructure must be bad.

The situation of the general government, if it can be called a government, is shaken to its foundation, and liable to be overturned by every blast.