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It is that from which I am convinced that the unborn millions of our posterity who are in future ages to people this continent will derive their most fervent gratitude to the founders of the Union;
正是從這里我得以堅信那些將在未來生存于這片大陸而尚未出生的我們后代將會最熱烈地感激這些聯邦的奠基者；
that in which the beneficent action of its Government will be most deeply felt and acknowledged.
在其中其政府的善意行為將被深深體驗并認可。
The magnificence and splendor of their public works are among the imperishable glories of the ancient republics.
在那些古老共和國的不朽榮耀之中有它們那宏大而輝煌的公共設施。
The roads and aqueducts of Rome have been the admiration of all after ages,
古羅馬的大道和高架渠在其后的年代一直受到羨慕，
and have survived thousands of years after all her conquests have been swallowed up in despotism or become the spoil of barbarians.
或成為蠻人戰利品之后得以幸存。
Some diversity of opinion has prevailed with regard to the powers of Congress for legislation upon objects of this nature.
關于國會在這類性質的問題上的立法權力有一些不同的觀點存在。
The most respectful deference is due to doubts originating in pure patriotism and sustained by venerated authority.
最為謙恭的敬從是因為那些源自純粹愛國精神的，并由受敬重的政府所保持的質疑。
But nearly twenty years have passed since the construction of the first national road was commenced.
但是，自從第一條國道的建設開始以來將近二十年已過去。
The authority for its construction was then unquestioned.
那時，其建議的權力沒有受到質疑。
To how many thousands of our countrymen has it proved benefit?
證實受益于它的我們同胞有多少千萬？
To what single individual has it ever proved an injury?
證實受它所害的又有哪一個？
Repeated,liberal,and candid discussions in the Legislature have conciliated the sentiments,
立法會里反復的，自由的和坦率的討論調和了這些不同意見，
and approzimated the opinions of enlightened minds upon the question of constitutional power.
并在憲法權力問題上使開明人士的觀點接近共識。
I can not but hope that by the same process of friendly,patient,and persevering deliberation.
我只能希望通過同樣友好，耐心，和堅定的研討過程。
All constitutional objectionss will ultimately be removed.
所有憲法上的反駁最終被清除。
The extented limitation of the power general government in relation to this transcend important interest will be settled and acknowledged to the common satisfaction of all.
關系到這一超凡重要的利益，聯邦政府權力的范圍和局限將被決定和認可，以達到全民的共同滿意，
And every speculative scruple will be solved by practical public blessing.
并且每一個推測性的躊躇都將為符合實際的公共祝福所解決。
