I presume it Avill " not be improper to see what part of this advantage "providence has allotted us; the question may be "easily solved ; we are placed in a fertile land, teein- "ing forth, in abundance, the necessaries of life for " ourselves, and a superfluity, which brings the wealth " of other nations to our own coffers. -- Every individ- "ual enjoys his share according to his industry and " situation in life ; he is protected in his possessions, "by what? 'Tis by the paternal care, the j)enetrating " eye, and the mighty arm of his mother country ; who " like a hen, when the hawk is near, hovers round her " chickens, takes them under her wings, and preserves "them from the enemy. I think I have accounted " for your inattention to political matters, as not being "within the sphere of your occupations, but confined "to the laudable ])ursuit of your own business; and, "I sincerely wish it to continue without interruption ; " to effect which, there is only one method left. -- I " have already observed, that our good intentions, "kept in silence, are not sufficient to distinguish our "loyalty; It may do amongst ourselves; but let us "consider facts which we know to be true; they are "recent in our meinories, and need not recapitula- " tion ; it is sufficient that we are informeil of the con-

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" sequences in England, where they are considered as "actions founded on rebellious principles, subversive " of all law and government, and abusive, in the high- " est degree, to his Majesty's crown and dignity. I " have said, I am one amongst you, my situation has