This policy of supplying by opposite and rival interests, the defect of better motives, might be traced through the whole system of human affairs, both private and public.

In the extent and proper structure of the Union, therefore, we behold a republican remedy for the disease incident to republican government.

For what purpose could the enumeration of particular powers be inserted, if these and all others were meant to be included in the preceding general power?

Government destitute of energy, will ever produce anarchy.

An alliance or coalition between Government and religion cannot be too carefully guarded against......Every new and successful example therefore of a PERFECT SEPARATION between ecclesiastical and civil matters is of importance........religion and government will exist in greater purity, without (rather) than with the aid of government.

But the mere circumstance of complexion cannot deprive them of the character of men.

A bad cause seldom fails to betray itself.