All power is lodged in, and consequently derived from, the people. We should wear it as a breastplate, and buckle it on as our armour.

The Laws of Nature are the Laws of God, Whose authority can be superseded by no power on earth. A legislature must not obstruct our obedience to Him from whose punishment they cannot protect us. All human constitutions which contradict His laws, we are in conscience bound to disobey.

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

The [President's] Nomination, of Course, brings the Subject fully under the Consideration of the Senate; who have then a Right to decide upon its Propriety or Impropriety.

Is it to be expected that the Southern States will deliver themselves bound hand and foot to the Eastern States? A few rich merchants in Philadelphia, Boston, and New York could thereby monopolise the staples of the Southern States and reduce their value.

No point is of more importance than that the right of impeachment should be continued. Shall any man be above Justice?

All men are by nature born equally free and independent.