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The venerable Bishop White, for some time
Chaplain of the Congress sitting in Philadelphia,
was accustomed to say, that he considered it a
sacred duty, which he owed to his country for
the protection she afforded him as citizen, TO
lend his influence for the elevation OF men, who,
in bis opinion, were best qualified for the Offices
to which they were nominated. Ii would be
we'll if all good men, especially in times like the
present, would initiate his patriotic example,
Their wisdom and influence is never more need
full and important than when the public mind is
highly excited. Aud if they neglect their duty
10 their country at such periods, they may be
Justly held responsible fer all the evils which en-
sue. The privilege ot discharging promptly the
civil duties of ireemen should be viewed as a
trust committed TO their hanCs by the Ruler of
Nations. They ought surely TO give careful
consideration to the important questions at issue
and, having conscientiously mace up their MINDS,
to act accordingly; and kindly 10 exert the IL
fluence Providence has given them. Were this
cou Sc pursued by all Inc good Hen of our coun.
try, the great interests OF the nation wculd be
placed iii good hands, and be secure, for with
these is the intelligence OF The country; and
knowledge gives power TO direct Alright. 1t
should never be forgotten, that in Republic, the
PEOPLE hold the sovereign power, and are there
fore responsible for the character Of the Govern
ment IN all It's branches. And the great mass Of
these can have no motive but to oivest them
selves OF prejudice, and act, in the fear of Hea
ven, for the Nations highest good.


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