The frame of mind in the local legislatures seems to be exerted to prevent the federal constitution from having any good effect. — Henry Knox Copy Share Image
First, I think it proper to express my unshaken opinion of the immortality of my soul or mind; and to dedicate and devote the same to the supreme head of the Universe - to that great and tremendous Jehovah, -… — Henry Knox Copy Share Image
Men at a distance, who have admired our systems of government unfounded in nature, are apt to accuse the rulers, and say that taxes… — Henry Knox Copy Share Image
The frame of mind in the local legislatures seems to be exerted to prevent the federal constitution from having any good effect. — Henry Knox Copy Share Image
They wish for a general government of unity, as they see that the local legislatures must naturally and necessarily tend to retard the general… — Henry Knox Copy Share Image
Our political machine, composed of thirteen independent sovereignties, have been perpetually operating against each other and against the federal head ever since the peace. — Henry Knox Copy Share Image
We have arrived at that point of time in which we are forced to see our own humiliation, as a nation, and that a… — Henry Knox Copy Share Image
First, I think it proper to express my unshaken opinion of the immortality of my soul or mind; and to dedicate and devote the… — Henry Knox Copy Share Image
Something is wanting, and something must be done, or we shall be involved in all the horror of failure, and civil war without a… — Henry Knox Copy Share Image
Having proceeded to this length, for which they are now ripe, we shall have a formidable rebellion against reason, the principle of all government,… — Henry Knox Copy Share Image
That taxes may be the ostensible cause is true, but that they are the true cause is as far remote from truth as light… — Henry Knox Copy Share Image
Every friend to the liberty of his country is bound to reflect, and step forward to prevent the dreadful consequences which shall result from… — Henry Knox Copy Share Image
The eyes of all America are upon us, as we play our part posterity will bless or curse us. — Henry Knox Copy Share Image
