Because finally, 'the equal right of every citizen to the free exercise of his religion according to the dictates of conscience' is held by the same tenure with all his other rights. If we recur to its origin, it is equally the gift of nature; if we weigh its importance, it cannot be less dear to us; if we consider the 'Declaration of those rights which pertain to the good people of Virginia, as the basis and foundation of government,' it is enumerated with equal solemnity, or rather studied emphasis.

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

Reason, on the contrary, assures us, that as in so great a number, a fit representative would be most likely to be found, so the choice would be less likely to be diverted from him, by the intrigues of the ambitious, or the bribes of the rich.

The future and success of America is not in this Constitution, but in the laws of God upon which this Constitution is founded.

The executive has no right, in any case, to decide the question, whether there is or is not cause for declaring war.

Those who hold and those who are without property have ever formed distinct interests in society.

Some degree of abuse is inseparable from the proper use of everything.