The question which we must raise in one of these actions, is, 'whether, by the general principles of our governments, the State Legislatures be not restrained from divesting vested rights?' This, of course, independent of the constitutional provision respecting contracts.
Beveridge raises a significant legal question regarding the powers of State Legislatures over vested rights.
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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.
Genius, and learning, and consummate skill, Moulding each thought, obedient to the will; Affections pure, as e'er warmed human breast, And love, in blessing others, doubly blest; Virtue unspotted, uncorrupted truth, Gentle in age, and…
No! but snatched from time, To bloom afresh in yonder sphere sublime.
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.
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