The federal government is acknowledged by all to be one of enumerated powers. The principle, that it can exercise only the powers granted to it . . . is now universally admitted.

What is it that makes us trust our judges? Their independence in office and manner of appointment.

The law does not expect a man to be prepared to defend every act of his life which may be suddenly and without notice alleged against him.

To obtain a just compromise, concession must not only mutual-it must be equal also....There can be no hope that either will yield more than it gets in return.

The French Revolution will be found to have had great influence on the strength of parties, and on the subsequent political transactions of the United States.

The most lively fancy aided by the strongest description cannot equal the reality of the opera.

The acme of judicial distinction means the ability to look a lawyer straight in the eyes for two hours and not hear a damned word he says.