All the forms of civil polity have been tried by mankind, except one, and that seems to have been reserved in Providence to be realized in America.

All the forms of civil polity have been tried by mankind, except one, and that seems to have been reserved in Providence to be realized in America.

We stand a better chance with aristocracy, whether hereditary or elective, than with monarchy.

The greater part of the governments on earth may be termed monarchical aristocracies, or hereditary dominions independent of the people.

Besides a happy policy as to civil government, it is necessary to institute a system of law and jurisprudence founded in justice, equity, and public right.

Let a bill, or law, be read, in the one branch or the other, every one instantly thinks how it will affect his constituents.

Let the grand errand into America never be forgotten.