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DENOlUNA1TION, n., pertaining to a number of individuals called by the same name. From L. denomino,
PER1MANENT, a., durable ; lasting. L. permanens, permaneo-per, and maneo, to remain.
PATRIOT'rc, a., actuated by the love of one' country. From F. pa­ triote, from L. patria, one's native country, om pater, ther.
lMPOR1TANT, a., momentous; of great consequence. F. AN'IMATE, v., to give spirit or vigour; to stimulate. L. animo.
1. GENTLEMEN,-WhileInowreceivewithmuchsat-· is ction your congratulations on my being called, by an unanimous vote, to the rst station in my country, -I cannot but duly notice your politeness in o ering an apology r the unavoidable delay. As that de­ lay has given you an opportunity of realizing, instead of anticipating the bene ts of the general govern­ ment, you will do me the justiceJo believe that your testimony of the increase of the public prosperity, enhances the pleasure which I should otherwise have experienced om your a ectionate address.
2. I feel that my conduct in war and in peace, has met with more general approbation than could rea­ sonably have been expected; and I nd myself dis· posed to consider that rtunate circumstance in a great degree resulting om the able support and ex­ traordinary candour of my llow-citizens of all de­ nominations.
3. The prospect of national prosperity now be re us is truly animating, and ought to excite the exer­ tions of all good men to establish and secure the happiness of their country, in the permanent dura­ on of its eedom and independence. America, under the smiles of a Divine Providence, the protec­ tion of a good government, and the cultivation of manners, morals, and piety, cannot il of attaining an uncommon degree of eminence, in literature, com­ merce, agriculture, improvements at home, and re­ spectability abroad.