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February 17, 1820
Richmond Enquirer
Richmond, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
Preface to a pamphlet reprinting James Madison's scarce Report on Federal Constitution principles and Hampden's Essays critiquing the Supreme Court's opinion on the Bank Law's constitutionality. Quotes John W. Eppes on sovereignty affecting life, liberty, and property. Submitted to aid resolution of key political questions.
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PREFACE.
"Various important and interesting principles are now depending; and the decision of some of them must involve the great question, whether all the powers of sovereignty, affecting life, liberty and property, are transferred to the Federal Government; or such only as are essentially connected with the general welfare."
[John W. Eppes's letter of Dec. 8, 1819]
To assist in the solution of this great question, the present pamphlet is submitted to the American People. The Report, from the pen of James Madison, is an Invaluable exposition of the principles of the Federal Constitution. It is scarce, out of print, and frequently called for. Twenty years have destroyed almost all the copies which were issued from the press. Its principles, however, are not those of a day or of a year: but, true and eternal.
Since the Report was put to press, the Publisher has determined to subjoin to it the Essays of Hampden, upon the opinion of the Supreme Court of the United States, in relation to the constitutionality of the Bank Law. These Essays, too, are frequently called for, and no copies to be procured. Their merit is too well known to require the passing tribute of my humble pen.
THE PUBLISHER.
Feb. 12.
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"Various important and interesting principles are now depending; and the decision of some of them must involve the great question, whether all the powers of sovereignty, affecting life, liberty and property, are transferred to the Federal Government; or such only as are essentially connected with the general welfare."
[John W. Eppes's letter of Dec. 8, 1819]
To assist in the solution of this great question, the present pamphlet is submitted to the American People. The Report, from the pen of James Madison, is an Invaluable exposition of the principles of the Federal Constitution. It is scarce, out of print, and frequently called for. Twenty years have destroyed almost all the copies which were issued from the press. Its principles, however, are not those of a day or of a year: but, true and eternal.
Since the Report was put to press, the Publisher has determined to subjoin to it the Essays of Hampden, upon the opinion of the Supreme Court of the United States, in relation to the constitutionality of the Bank Law. These Essays, too, are frequently called for, and no copies to be procured. Their merit is too well known to require the passing tribute of my humble pen.
THE PUBLISHER.
Feb. 12.
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What sub-type of article is it?
Essay
What themes does it cover?
Political
Liberty Freedom
What keywords are associated?
Federal Constitution
James Madison
Hampden Essays
Bank Law
Supreme Court
Sovereignty
Liberty
What entities or persons were involved?
The Publisher.
Literary Details
Title
Preface.
Author
The Publisher.
Subject
Introduction To Madison's Report And Hampden's Essays On Constitutional Principles And The Bank Law.
Form / Style
Prose Preface To A Political Pamphlet.
Key Lines
"Various Important And Interesting Principles Are Now Depending; And The Decision Of Some Of Them Must Involve The Great Question, Whether All The Powers Of Sovereignty, Affecting Life, Liberty And Property, Are Transferred To The Federal Government; Or Such Only As Are Essentially Connected With The General Welfare."