We imagined that the mildness of our government and the wishes of the people were so correspondent that we were not as other nations, requiring brutal force to support the laws.

Quote by Henry Knox

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Men at a distance, who have admired our systems of government unfounded in nature, are...

Men at a distance, who have admired our systems of government unfounded in nature, are...

We have arrived at that point of time in which we are forced to see...

We have arrived at that point of time in which we are forced to see...

Every friend to the liberty of his country is bound to reflect, and step forward...

Every friend to the liberty of his country is bound to reflect, and step forward...

The powers of Congress are totally inadequate to preserve the balance between the respective States,...

The powers of Congress are totally inadequate to preserve the balance between the respective States,...

Having proceeded to this length, for which they are now ripe, we shall have a...

Having proceeded to this length, for which they are now ripe, we shall have a...

Something is wanting, and something must be done, or we shall be involved in all...

Something is wanting, and something must be done, or we shall be involved in all...

They wish for a general government of unity, as they see that the local legislatures...

They wish for a general government of unity, as they see that the local legislatures...

The frame of mind in the local legislatures seems to be exerted to prevent the...

The frame of mind in the local legislatures seems to be exerted to prevent the...

That taxes may be the ostensible cause is true, but that they are the true...

That taxes may be the ostensible cause is true, but that they are the true...

Our political machine, composed of thirteen independent sovereignties, have been perpetually operating against each other...

Our political machine, composed of thirteen independent sovereignties, have been perpetually operating against each other...