The question as to whether our religion permits Christians to vote for infidel rulers merits more consideration than it has heretofore received from clergy or laity. It is the duty of our pastors to press the observance of moral and religious duties, and to oppose conduct which seems wrong to them. Was informed of his election to the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions. Requests tw o sets of the Panoplist, plus two of each of the future numbers, as he intends to place one set in the town library. Acknowledges the introduction of Mr. Evarts. Regrets the inconveniences which prevent Morse from continuing the history referred to. Few have the "Talents, the patient Diligence, and the Love of Truth" which history requires. As to the present times, to hope for the best but prepare for the worst is a trite but a good maxim. It is a favorable circumstance that delusion is abating in many of the states. Retirement has not disappointed him, and relief from his liver complaint, not to be had from medicine, is abated by temperance, patience, and resignation.
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United States--History--1809-1817; Jay, John, 1745-1829