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Editorial
December 23, 1785
Fowle's New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
An editorial from Portsmouth on December 23 urges rulers and lawmakers to study national interests, laws, and characters while adhering to universal principles of good faith, moderation, virtue, and the promotion of morals, justice, science, and arts to enhance a nation's reputation.
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PORTS MOUTH, Dec. 23.
It may truly be observed of rulers and law-makers, that it is a duty incumbent on them, not only to study the interests, the laws, the religious institutions, and in general the characters of particular nations; but also to attend to the great principles which govern all mankind. It is not by arms alone that a nation becomes respectable--Nations like individuals, acquire reputation with their neighbours, by displaying in their public conduct good faith and moderation; and as a collection of individuals, by the display of talents, and the exercise of virtue: Of this the more enlightened nations begin to be sensible, and open their eyes to the wisdom of putting on the semblance of equity and moderation. The encouragement of good morals, of justice, benevolence, and particularly affability and courtesy to strangers; and the advancement of whatever is solid in science, or great and ornamental in art, become essential parts of a sound and liberal policy.
It may truly be observed of rulers and law-makers, that it is a duty incumbent on them, not only to study the interests, the laws, the religious institutions, and in general the characters of particular nations; but also to attend to the great principles which govern all mankind. It is not by arms alone that a nation becomes respectable--Nations like individuals, acquire reputation with their neighbours, by displaying in their public conduct good faith and moderation; and as a collection of individuals, by the display of talents, and the exercise of virtue: Of this the more enlightened nations begin to be sensible, and open their eyes to the wisdom of putting on the semblance of equity and moderation. The encouragement of good morals, of justice, benevolence, and particularly affability and courtesy to strangers; and the advancement of whatever is solid in science, or great and ornamental in art, become essential parts of a sound and liberal policy.
What sub-type of article is it?
Moral Or Religious
Social Reform
What keywords are associated?
Rulers Duties
National Reputation
Good Faith
Moderation
Virtue
Morals
Justice
Science Advancement
Liberal Policy
What entities or persons were involved?
Rulers And Law Makers
Nations
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Duties Of Rulers To Promote Morality And Virtue In National Policy
Stance / Tone
Exhortative Advocacy For Equitable And Moderate Governance
Key Figures
Rulers And Law Makers
Nations
Key Arguments
Rulers Must Study Interests, Laws, Religious Institutions, And Characters Of Nations
Attend To Great Principles Governing All Mankind
Nations Gain Respect Not Just By Arms But By Good Faith And Moderation
Reputation Acquired Through Display Of Talents And Exercise Of Virtue
Enlightened Nations Recognize Wisdom In Equity And Moderation
Encourage Good Morals, Justice, Benevolence, Affability To Strangers
Advance Solid Science And Great Ornamental Arts As Essential Policy