Progressive improvement in the condition of man, is apparently the purpose of a superintending Providence.

That purpose will not be disappointed.

In no delusion of national vanity, but with a feeling of profound gratitude to the God of our fathers, let us indulge in the cheering hope and belief, that our country and her people have been selected as instruments for preparing and maturing much of the good yet in reserve for the welfare and happiness of the human race.

Much good has already been effected by the solemn proclamation of our principles--much more by the illustration of our example.

The tempest which threatens desolation may be destined only to purify the atmosphere.