PREFACE. vil 
year be compared with those periods which afforded 
no other prospect than that of interminable war, with 
increasing foes, and failing allies, it must be regarded 
as culpable discontent to be insensible of the meliorated 
condition of our country, when nothing is probably 
wanting to restore the enjoyment of the advantages 
so largely bestowed upon it, except patience, prudence, 
and economy. 
