Inspirited by the success attending the struggle in the British colonies, the French people, long crushed beneath a grinding despotism, resolved to burst their shackles and strike for Freedom.

It was a noble resolution, but consummated, alas amid devastation and the wildest anarchy.

The French Revolution filled the world with horror.

It was the work of a blind giant, urged to fury by the remembrance of wrongs endured for generations.

The Altar of Liberty was reared amid seas of blood, and stained with the gore of innocent victims.
The measurable failure of this struggle in France, teaches the necessity of due preparation before a people can advance to the permanent possession and enjoyment of their rights.