It will be remembered, that a frequent recurrence to fundamental principles is solemnly enjoined by most of the state constitutions, and particularly by our own, as a necessary safeguard against the danger of degeneracy, to which republics are liable, as well as other governments, though in a less degree than others.

As a man is said to have a right to his property, he may be equally said to have a property in his rights.

Liberty may be endangered by the abuse of liberty, but also by the abuse of power.

The better proof of reverence for that holy name would be not to profane it by making it a topic of legislative discussion.

A republic, by which I mean a government in which the scheme of representation takes place, opens a different prospect and promises the cure for which we are seeking.

Is there a Legislative power in fact, not expressly prohibited by the Constitution, which might not, according to the doctrine of the Court, be exercised as a means of carrying into effect some specified Power?

If men were angels, no government would be necessary.