Despotism Can Only Exist In Darkness.

The Citizens Of The United States Have Peculiar Motives To Support The Energy Of Their Constitutional Charters.

It May Not Be Improper, However, To Remark Two Consequences, Evidently Flowing From An Extension Of The Federal Power To Every Subject Falling Within The Idea Of The "general Welfare." One Consequence Must Be, To Enlarge The Sphere Of Discretion Allotted To The Executive Magistrate... The Other Consequence Would Be, That Of An Excessive Augmentation Of The Offices, Honors, And Emoluments, Depending On The Executive Will.

The Truth Was That All Men Having Power Ought To Be Distrusted To A Certain Degree.

The Legislative Department Is Everywhere Extending The Sphere Of Its Activity And Drawing All Power Into Its Impetuous Vortex.

A Certain Degree Of Preparation For War . . . Affords Also The Best Security For The Continuance Of Peace.