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Jt defigned by the great Creator, that the nobleft workmanihip of his hands fhould de- flroy each other? Nay verily! Was it not rather his intention, that they (hould love as brethren, and be continually exercifed in aQs of benevolence and mercy? Were thefe virtues more generally cultivated in the hearts of the people, the whole creation would again enjoy its fabbath, and the earth would be re* pleni(}:ied wiih joy and gladnefs.

CHAP. LX.

The Inde bender, ce of the thirteen Urn fed States p acknowledged in Europe, Peace is declared.

IN O W the nations and kings, who were warring together, grew weary thereof, and defired peace inafinuch as the fword devour- ed many of their valiant men, and they were