3. The experience of a century and a half, affords irresistible proof on
this subject. During this long period convulsions have shaken many parts
of the earth, and there has been a mighty waste of human happiness.
Empires and Kingdoms have been prostrated, and the sword hath been
devouring without cessation. This state too hath been threatened--
clouds have gathered and portended a dreadful desolation, but we have
been defended, protected and saved. No essential changes in our
government have ever taken place--formed by men who knew the important
difference between liberty and licentiousness, it has been our shield--
our strong tower--our secure fortress.--To the calls of our country we
have ever been obedient--No state hath more cheerfully met danger--no
state hath more readily or effectually resisted foreign aggression.
Washington while living was a witness to this fact, and tho' dead he yet
speaketh. While plots, insurrections and rebellions have distressed many
states and nations, Connecticut hath enjoyed an internal peace and
tranquility, which forcibly demonstrates the wisdom and equity of her
Government.--Such a Government, administered by men of virtue and
talents, has produced the most benign effects, and our prosperity is
calculated to excite the warmest expressions of gratitude rather than
the murmurs of disaffection.

4. Our Treasury exhibits the truth of these remarks. It is clear from the
statement in the Appendix, to which every reader will advert with
pleasure, that the people of Connecticut annually receive thirty seven
thousand four hundred and fifty-five dollars and seventy six cents more
from the Treasury than they pay into it by taxes and duties.--At the
close of the late war such had been our exertions, we were encumbered
with a debt of nearly two millions of dollars. Now that debt is paid and
we have nearly that sum in advance. Where is the state which can justly
boast of greater prosperity?