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32 are void of that honourable feeling to pay their just debts, it then becomes a still more paramount duty upon the benevolent and the religious—upon the rich and powerful, to make greater sacrifices in the godly attempt of creating a moral regeneration amongst the people, and instilling into their minds better principles, and a more just and honourable mode of action. In a work of this nature, the wealthy and the great, the powerful and the learned ought to consider themselves as the leaders of the people; benevolence and goodness should be the attendants, while religion lighted the way. Unanimity should reign, and party spirit should be calmed down by the oil of charity. If, then, a phalanx is thus formed of all that is great—of all that is good—if the benevolent will unite with the learned— if the rich will co-operate with the religious; if sound judgment and active zeal will work together;—if the good Samaritan be taken as the standard of action, and our common Christianity made the ground-work of the whole, then I shall have the moral courage to believe that the integrity of Britons will not fail as a body. It is true, the proposed repayment of the loan has been called "The Forlorn Hope" and though this was not intended as a compliment, still it appears to me a very appropriate designation; I feel an honourable glow of indignation, when I ask those doubters, when did Britons fail in the breach? Our country's honour has never been placed in jeopardy by the desertion of our people in the day of trial. To preserve our national character from disgrace has given strength in the hour of danger. How we all love to dwell on the bravery and humanity of our people. A regiment willingly select the youngest in the ranks to bear the flag of glory; they confide it to his hands; if for a moment it