Albert Beveridge: “Undue mercy to villains, is cruelty to all the good & virtuous.”

The Constitution of Virginia of 1776 was the basis upon which was built one of the most perfect political machines ever constructed; and this machine in later years came to be Marshall's great antagonist.

The nature of men forbids us to conclude that we are in no danger from war.

When we consult the common good, we consult our own." In such considerations were found the greatest security from an improper exercise of power.

If this goes down, we shall immediately see attempted another act of Congress declaring that the President shall continue in office during life, reserving to another occasion the transfer of the succession to his heirs, and the…