The personal right to acquire property, which is a natural right, gives to property, when acquired, a right to protection, as a social right.

The general government is proscribed from the interfering, in any manner whatsoever, in matters respecting religion; and it may be thought to do this, in ascertaining who, and who are not, ministers of the gospel.

What becomes of the surplus of human life? It is either, 1st. destroyed by infanticide, as among the Chinese and Lacedemonians; or 2d. it is stifled or starved, as among other nations whose population is commensurate to its food; or 3d. it is consumed by wars and endemic diseases; or 4th. it overflows, by emigration, to places where a surplus of food is attainable.

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?

As to the permanent interest of individuals in the aggregated interests of the community, and in the proverbial maxim, that honesty is the best policy, present temptation is often found to be an overmatch for those considerations.

The number of individuals employed under the Constitution of the United States will be much smaller than the number employed under the particular States.

Religion flourishes in greater purity, without than with the aid of Government.