The augmentation of slaves weakens the states; and such a trade is diabolical in itself, and disgraceful to mankind.

Mr. Chairman-A worthy member has asked, who are the militia, if they be not the people, of this country, and if we are not to be protected from the fate of the…

As much as I value an union of all the states, I would not admit the southern states into the union, unless they agreed to the discontinuance of this disgracef…

No man has a greater regard for the military gentlemen than I have. I admire their intrepidity, perseverance, and valour. But when once a standing army is esta…