'Tis substantially true that virtue or morality is a necessary spring of popular government.
It is incumbent upon every person of every description to contribute to his country's welfare.
It would be repugnant to the vital principles of our government virtually to exclude from public trusts, talents and virtue, unless accompanied by wealth.
Give such encouragements to our own navigation as will render our commerce less dependent on foreign bottoms.
I have never made an appointment from a desire to serve a friend or relative.