Gazette Of The United States

The philosophers of Europe have long been in the habit of considering the Americans as an inferior order of beings. Even the philosophical Raynal has expressed such an idea. The numerous improvements in mechanics, agriculture, philosophy and politics, which have been made by Americans, are sufficient to refute this position. Every day produces some improvement in agriculture and the useful arts. Let it be remembered, that the great promoter of electrical knowledge was an American. America has shown the world the first instance of a perfect government, in which perfect liberty and energy are combined. Even in the fine arts she has proved the talents of her sons. Some of the first painters in Europe are natives of this land. Trumbull has brought the genius of painting into his own country. Barlow and Dwight have shown that we are capable of aspiring to excellence in the higher poetry, whilst the author of M'Fingal boldly rivals even the immortal Butler in his comic style. These are mentioned only as examples. Many others have shown great abilities. But their merits are well known, not only to their countrymen, but also foreigners.

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