He has raised the American people in their own esteem, and, if the influence of truth and justice, reason and argument is not lost in Europe, he has raised the consideration of the United States in that quarter of the world....
Beveridge highlights Marshall's role in elevating the esteem of the American people and the nation's standing in Europe.
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To Marshall reared--the great, the good, the wise; Born for all ages, honored in all skies; His was the fame to mortals rarely given, Begun on earth, but fixed in aim on heaven.
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…
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.
No man ever bore public honors with so meek a dignity ...
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