Nations which then viewed our hardy navigators with contempt, have since seen their white sails flutter in the winds of every climate, and their adventurous ships braving the dangers of every rugged shore.

The proudest have acknowledged their rights in each commercial port, and the bravest have struck unwillingly to their victorious flag.
The advancement which the colony had made within fourteen years from its settlement, was indeed surprising.

The germ of future prosperity seemed bursting from its integuments.

The principles of a free government were established; the seed which was "sown in tears," though it appeared "the least of all seeds," was preparing to shoot forth and spread its branches into a mighty tree.

As yet, however, the future was "hid under a cloud;" and what had already been done, could only be justly appreciated by those who acted and suffered from the commencement.