He had learned the elementary truths of liberty in the school of the frontier; his soul was on fire with the burning words of Henry; and he poured forth his immature eloquence not to a company of peaceful theorists, but to a group of youths ready for the field.
This passage reflects on John Marshall's fervent beliefs in liberty and his early public speaking experiences.
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In the excitement produced by ardent controversy, gentlemen view the same object through such different media that minds, not infrequently receive therefrom precisely opposite impressions.
There can be little doubt that a majority of the people did not favor the Constitution when adopted by the Convention and ratified by the States.
The Experiment, with its foundations laid on universal Suffrage and an unfettered and licentious Press is of too violent a nature for our excitable People.
These had power To charm through life and cheer his dying hour.
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