Founder’s Quote

A judiciary independent of a king or executive alone, is a good thing; but independence of the will of the nation is a solecism, at least […]

“Laws are made for men of ordinary understanding and should, therefore, be construed by the ordinary rules of common sense. Their meaning is not to be […]

“During the course of administration, and in order to disturb it, the artillery of the press has been levelled against us, charged with whatsoever its licentiousness […]

“Citizens by birth or choice of a common country, that country has a right to concentrate your affections. The name of American, which belongs to you, […]