The religion then of every man must be left to the conviction and conscience of every man; and it is the right of every man to exercise it as these may dictate.

A just security to property is not afforded by that government, under which unequal taxes oppress one species of property and reward another species.

If men were angels, no government would be necessary.

A dependence on the people is, no doubt, the primary control on the government; but experience has taught mankind the necessity of auxiliary precautions.

I, sir, have always conceived - I believe those who proposed the constitution conceived,and it is still more fully known, and more material to observe, those who ratified the constitution conceived, that this is not an indefinite government deriving its powers from the general terms prefixed to the specified powers - but, a limited government tied down to the specified powers, which explain and define the general terms.

The advice nearest to my heart and deepest in my convictions is that the Union of the States be cherished and perpetuated.

Nothing could be more irrational than to give the people power, and to withhold from them information without which power is abused.