did not require it; but they may be readily observed by the professional reader. The limits of the work would not permit an extensive discussion of the questions which have arisen, as to the construction of various parts of the Constitution. When doubts have been entertained as to the true meaning of any part of it, they are stated, and what is believed to be the correct interpretation given. In all cases decided by the Supreme Court, the judgment of that tribunal is the standard of construction; and great care has been taken to avoid party questions as much as possible. As this Treatise is intended principally for the use of those who cannot be presumed to be acquainted with technical terms and phrases, the author has endeavoured to explain all such as would be likely to occasion any dif ficulty. The arrangement of the Constitution has been followed, both because it is good in itself, and because it will, probably, be the best mode of conveying instruction to those for whom this work is intended. If it should be the means of introducing a more general acquaintance with the Constitution, or of leading the youth of the country to a more minute examination of its structure, by which they will acquire a knowledge of its excellencies, and a stronger attachment to the Union, the object of the author will be attained; and he will congratulate himself upon the performance of his humble task. Declaration of Independence, 167 Government, Defence, the power of provid- powers of, limited, republican form of, gua- ranteed, 45 134 authority of, limited, 154 53 162 68 69 of, H. advantages of our form 155 164 96 Impeachment, what, unity of, 96 term of service of, 97 116 116, 117 81 not allowed, Exports, no duties to be laid upon, F. before whom tried, 86 Independence, declaration of, 167 87 80 J. 73 92 147 Jefferson, Mr., his contest for person can be twice what is meant by, Journal of each House of the present 41 the general, not formed Congress, Judiciary (See Courts), not given by the 43 departments, can exercise no powers 150 150 59 117 123 not superior to other |
