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4. As mankind become more liberal they will be more apt to allow, that all those who conduct them­ selves as worthy members of the community are equally entitled to the protection of ci·1il government. I hope ever to see America among the remost na­ tions in examples of justice and liberality. And I presume that your felt'ow-citizens will not rget the patriotic part which you took in the accomplishment of their revolution, and the establishment of their government ; or, the important assistance which they
received om a nation in which the Roman Catholic ith is pro ssed.
5. I thank you, gentlemen, r your kind concern r me. Vhile my li and my health shall continue, in whatever situation I may be, it shall be my con­ stant endeavour to justify the vourable sentiments which you are pleased to express of my conduct. And may the membe1-s of your society in America, animated alone by the pure spirit of Christianity, and still conducting themselves as the ith l sub­
jects of our ee government, enjoy every te lporal
and spiritual licity.
G. WASH GTON. LESSON XII.
EXTRACTS FROM ARCHBISHOP CARROLL'S EULOGIU f O GENERAL WASHINGTON.
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EuLo'mur, n., praise; encomium; panegyric. G. eulog . SUPERINTEND', v., to have or exercise the charge and oversight of.
L. super, over, &c., and intendo, to stretch, &c.
CoNTRoL', v., to check; to restrain; to govern. From F. controlle, a
RonusT'NESS, n., strength; vigour. From L. ro ustus, om robur,