One of the first principles of decorative art is that in all manufactures ornament must hold a place subordinate to that of utility; and when, by its exuberance, ornament interferes with utility, it is misplaced and vulgar.

All men have an equal, natural and unalienable right to the free exercise of religion, according to the dictates of conscience; and that no particular sect or society of Christians ought to be favored or established by law in preference to others.

I ask, sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people except for a few public officials.

The laws of nature are the laws of God, whose authority can be superseded by no power on earth.

The augmentation of slaves weakens the states; and such a trade is diabolical in itself, and disgraceful to mankind.

The question then will be, whether a consolidated government can preserve the freedom and secure the rights of the people.

I begin to grow heartily tired of the etiquette and nonsense so fashionable in this city.