But against the dangers of unconstitutional acts which, instead of menacing the vengeance of offended authority, proffer local advantages and bring in their train the patronage of the Government, we are, I fear, not so safe.
Jackson warns about the risks of unconstitutional acts that offer local advantages while undermining authority.
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To the Senate of the United States: I transmit communications from the War Department relating to the treaty with the Sacs and Foxes recently submitted to the Senate.
The paper money system of this country may be used as an engine to undermine your free institutions.
It is from within, among yourselves--from cupidity, from corruption, from disappointed ambition and inordinate thirst for power--that factions will be formed and liberty endangered.
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