Patriotism

The liberties of our country, the freedom of
our civil Constitution are worth defending at
all hazards; and it is our duty to defend -them
against all attacks. We have received them as
a fair inheritance from our worthy ancestors.
They purchased them for us with toil, and
danger, and expense of treasure and blood,
and transmitted them to us with care and
diligence. It will bring an everlasting mark of
infamy on the present generation, enlightened
as it is, if we should suffer them to be wrested
from us by violence without a struggle, or be
cheated out of them by the artifices of false
and designing men. Of the latter, we are in
most danger at present. Let us therefore be
aware of it. Let us contemplate our forefathers
and posterity, and resolve to maintain the
rights bequeathed to us from the former for
the sake of the latter. Instead of sitting down
satisfied with the efforts we have already
made, which is the wish of our enemies, the
necessity of the times more than ever calls for
our utmost circumspection, deliberation,
fortitude, and perseverance. Let us remember
that "if we suffer tamely a lawless attack upon
our liberty, we encourage it, and involve others
in our doom!" It is a very serious consideration,
which should deeply impress our minds, that
millions yet unborn may be the miserable
sharers in the event!