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TO THE PEOPLE OF NEW YORK. 313
great for the superintendence of one national government, and on* that principle agree that it ought to be
divided into two or three. This doctrine, however
mischievous in its tendency and consequences, has its
advocates ; and should any of them be sent to the
Convention, it will be naturally their policy rather to
cherish than to prevent divisions; for, well knowing
that the institution of any national government would,
blast their favorite system, no measures that lead to
it can meet with their aid or approbation.
Nor can we be certain whether or not any
and what, foreign influence would, on such an occasion,, be indirectly exerted, nor for what purposes.
Delicacy forbids an ample discussion of this question.
Thus niuch may be said without error or offence,
viz.: that Such foreign nations as desire the prosperity of America, would rejoice to see her become
great and powerful, under the auspices of a government wisely calculated to extend her commerce, to
encourage her navigation and marine, and to direct
the whole weight of her power and resources as her
interest and honour may require, will doubtless be
friendly to the union of States, and to the establishment of a government able to perpetuate, protect,
and dignify it. Such other foreign nations, if any
such there be, jealous of our growing importance,
and fearful that our commerce and navigation should
impair their own, behold our rapid population with
regret, and apprehend that the enterprising spirit of
our people, when seconded by power and probability
of success, may be directed to objects not consistent
| Title | The correspondence and public papers of John Jay - 3 |
| Creator | Jay, John |
| Publisher | G.P. Putnam's Sons |
| Place of Publication | New York, London |
| Date | [1890-93] |
| Language | eng |
| Type | Books/Pamphlets |
| Title | 00000348 |
| Type | Books/Pamphlets |
| Transcript | TO THE PEOPLE OF NEW YORK. 313 great for the superintendence of one national government, and on* that principle agree that it ought to be divided into two or three. This doctrine, however mischievous in its tendency and consequences, has its advocates ; and should any of them be sent to the Convention, it will be naturally their policy rather to cherish than to prevent divisions; for, well knowing that the institution of any national government would, blast their favorite system, no measures that lead to it can meet with their aid or approbation. Nor can we be certain whether or not any and what, foreign influence would, on such an occasion,, be indirectly exerted, nor for what purposes. Delicacy forbids an ample discussion of this question. Thus niuch may be said without error or offence, viz.: that Such foreign nations as desire the prosperity of America, would rejoice to see her become great and powerful, under the auspices of a government wisely calculated to extend her commerce, to encourage her navigation and marine, and to direct the whole weight of her power and resources as her interest and honour may require, will doubtless be friendly to the union of States, and to the establishment of a government able to perpetuate, protect, and dignify it. Such other foreign nations, if any such there be, jealous of our growing importance, and fearful that our commerce and navigation should impair their own, behold our rapid population with regret, and apprehend that the enterprising spirit of our people, when seconded by power and probability of success, may be directed to objects not consistent |
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