Could I Be Assured That

A General Dissolution Of Principles And Manners Will More Surely Overthrow The Liberties Of America Than The Whole Force Of The Common Enemy. While The People Are Virtuous They Cannot Be Subdued; But When Once They Lose Their Virtue Then Will Be Ready To Surrender Their Liberties To The First External Or Internal Invader.

Rebellion Against A King May Be Pardoned, Or Lightly Punished, But The Man Who Dares To Rebel Against The Laws Of A Republic Ought To Suffer Death.

I Thank God That I Have Lived To See My Country Independent And Free. She May Long Enjoy Her Independence And Freedom If She Will. It Depends On Her Virtue.

But There Are Some Persons Who Wouldpersuade The People Never To Make Use Of Their Constitutional Rights.

Could I Be Assured That America Would Remain Virtuous, I Would Venture To Defy The Utmost Efforts Of Enemies To Subjugate Her.