The selfish spirit of commerce, which knows no country, and feels no passion or principle but that of gain.

I enclose to you a copy of the declaration of independence as agreed to by the House, and also, as originally framed. You will judge whether it is the better or worse for the Critics.

Our liberty depends on freedom of the press.

I sincerely pray that all the members of the human family may, in the time prescribed by the Father of us all, find themselves securely established in the enjoyment of life, liberty, and happiness.

There is a natural aristocracy among men. The grounds of this are virtue and talents.

Our rulers can have authority over such natural rights only as we have submitted to them.

If the measures which have been pursued are approved by the majority, it is the duty of the minority to acquiesce and conform.