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crease. Prudence, warned by partial misfortune, may change its 

 habits ; and lop its exuberances. But no alteration of circumstances 

 will ruinously blast, or eradicate it. Whatever may be the state, 

 either positive or relative, in which agriculture and manufactures 

 may be found, at the cessation of hostilities ; and the consequent, 

 and most desirable, return of commerce ; roads and interior 

 NAVIGATION, will cvcr be mainly the auxiliaries to their prosperityi 

 and the hand-maids, constantly ministering to their advancement 

 and success. R. Peters. 



