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glory should be inspired , and an impulse 

 given to public spirit, in harmony with that 

 magnanimous moderation which becomes 

 the future arbiter of nations. 



From these great objects no schemes of 

 vulgar ambition should for a moment divert 

 our ardour. The influence of our character 

 already far exceeds that of our strength , and 

 our claims to the rank of a primary power 

 are admitted by anticipation. The attention 

 of the world is daily becoming more intently 

 fixed upon our actions. Old Europe contem- 

 plates us with reverent affection, as the hoary- 

 headed warrior gazes on the blooming hero 

 whose youthful achievements eclipse the glory 

 of his sire. A great example is wanted by 

 mankind ; from us they demand it ; and the 

 cause of universal liberty is interested in our 

 conduct. 



I do not utter these sentiments in the lan- 

 guage of reproach. Much has already been 

 done by my country, which is admired by 

 contemporary sages, and which will go down 

 with honour to a more enlightened and phi- 

 losophical posterity : all that is great and good 

 may be expected from her maturer wisdom : 



