CHAPTER VI

VITALIZING THE CONSTITUTION The crisis is one which portends destruction to the liberties of the American people. (Spencer Roane.) The constitutional government of this republican empire cannot be practically enforced but by a fair and liberal interpretation of its powers. (William Pinkney.) The Judiciary of the United States is the subtle corps of sappers and miners constantly working under ground to undermine the foundations of our confederated fabric. (Jefferson.) The governme…