If the Constitution is adopted (and it was) the Union will be in fact and in theory an association of States or a Confederacy.

Jurors should acquit, even against the judge's instruction . . . if exercising their judgment with discretion and honesty they have a clear conviction the charge of the court is wrong.

Though a wide ocean separates the United States from Europe, yet there are various considerations that warn us against an excess of confidence or security.

When occasions present themselves, in which the interests of the people are at variance with their inclinations, it is the duty of the persons whom they have appointed to be the guardians of those interests, to withstand the temporary delusion, in order to give them time and opportunity for more cool and sedate reflection.

One great error is that we suppose mankind more honest than they are.

Would they not fear that citizens not less tenacious than conscious of their rights would flock from the remotest extremes of their respective states to the places of election, to overthrow their tyrants, and to substitute men who would be disposed to avenge the violated majesty of the people?

Hard words are very rarely useful. Real firmness is good for every thing. Strut is good for nothing.