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principal instrument to e ect so rapid a change in our political situation. This prospect of national prosperity is peculiarly pleasing to us on another ac­ count, because whilst our country preserves her ee­ dom and independence, we shall have a well-founded title to claim om her justice equal rights of citizen­ ship, as well .the price of our blood spilt under your eyes, and of our common exertions for her de nce, under your auspicious conduct ; rights rendered more dear to us, by the remembrance of rmer hardships. When we pray for the preservation of them, where they have been granted, and expect the full extension of them om the justice of those states which still restrictthem; whenwesolicittheprotectionofHeav­ en over our common country, wo neither omit, nor can omit, recommending your preservation to the singularcareo DivineProvidence; becausewecon­ ceive that no human means are so available to pro­ mote the wel re of the United States, as the prolon­ gation of your health and life, in which are included the energy of your example, the wisdom of your counsels, and the persuasive eloquence of your virtues.
LESSON XI.
THE ANSWER TO THE ROMAN CATHOLICS IN UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
portunitas.
READING LESSONS.
CoNGRATULA1TION, n., profession ofjoy r the happ ess or success of another. From L. congratulator.
APOL10GY, n., de nce; excuse. G. ologia.
OPPORTU'NITY, n., t time; a time vourable r the purpose. L. o
ANTI 'IPATE, v., to have a previous view or impression of something · future. L. anticipo, of ante, be re, and capw, to take.
ENHANCE', v., to raise; to advance; to heighten. Norm. enhauncer.