The Federal Constitution forms a happy combination in this respect; the great and aggregate interests being referred to the national, the local and particular, to the state legislatures.

Who are to be the electors of the Federal Representatives? Not the rich, more than the poor

An efficient militia is authorized and contemplated by the Constitution and required by the spirit and safety of free government.

[N]o religious Test shall ever be required as a Qualification to any Office or public Trust under the United States.

Philosophy is common sense with big words.

Conscience is the most sacred of all property.

We maintain therefore that in matters of Religion, no man's right is abridged by the institution of Civil Society, and that Religion is wholly exempt from its cognizance.