If It Was Wise, Manly,

Peace Is The Best Time For Improvement And Preparation Of Every Kind; It Is In Peace That Our Commerce Flourishes Most, That Taxes Are Most Easily Paid, And That The Revenue Is Most Productive.

History Has Shown That At Least One-half Of Every Century Is Consumed In War.

The Emigrants Although Of Different Parties And Different Religious Sects All Flew From Persecution In Pursuit Of Liberty.

Before Any Man Can Be Considered As A Member Of Civil Society, He Must Be Considered As A Subject Of The Governor Of The Universe. And To The Same Divine Author Of Every Good And Perfect Gift We Are Indebted For All Those Privileges And Advantages, Religious As Well As Civil, Which Are So Richly Enjoyed In This Favored Land.

To Impose Taxes When The Public Exigencies Require Them Is An Obligation Of The Most Sacred Character, Especially With A Free People.