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.

I fear we may live to see another revolution.

A legislative act contrary to the Constitution is not law.

The peculiar circumstances of the moment may render a measure more or less wise, but cannot render it more or less constitutional.

The people made the Constitution, and the people can unmake it. It is the creature of their own will, and lives only by their will.

The power to tax involves the power to destroy;...the power to destroy may defeat and render useless the power to create.

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.