[draft] [partial] [3] Habits of industry & frugality are taking place of those of luxury & dissipation, more generally & with more celerity than I expected. it is a growing Idea, that the manners contracted during the War must be done away; & that every class of Citizens must expect only to thrive by the means commonly successful in a time of peace. - With such Sentiments impressed on the minds of the body of the people, & the advantages they will [desire] soon from the System proposed by the Secretary of the treasury, & from some general commercial arrangements, which may soon be expected, the situation of individuals will become more easy & eligible & private happiness [inserted: be] more generally enjoyed. from the same causes, I expect, the Government will be gradually increas.g in its energy & dignity, & will daily extend its protection and blessings. - The public mind, to judge from this part of the Union, has kept pace with the times; & has been prepared, with wonderful success & facility, for new Events. there seems to be a general conviction, that the Union must be supported, as the alone source of national Security; & that every [brethren] necessary to the Object must be cheerfully borne. - If the Secretarys report should be adopted, Government will receive a very great addition of strength, by the joint support of all classes of public [Auditors]; & will soon be possessed, exclusively, of every source of revenue, except direct taxation. this invidious resource will remain to the States, & by its operation, will produce an effect favorable to the Union. - in short the government [4] Government of the Union seems now to have a fair prospect. its measures, contemplated, have national & right objects in view. they are marked strongly with wisdom and decission [sic]; & they will, in my opinion, if adopted with [union], & requested with firmness & address, ensure permanent safety & happiness to this people.