[989] Ames to Pickering, Nov. 23, 1799; Works: Ames, i, 270.
[990] Troup to King, May 6, 1799; King, iii, 14.
[991] Adams's home, now Quincy, Massachusetts.
[992] Troup to King, June 5, 1799; King, iii, 34.
CHAPTER XI
INDEPENDENCE IN CONGRESS
The Constitution is not designed to secure the rights of the people of Europe or Asia or to direct proceedings against criminals throughout the universe. (Marshall.)
The whole world is in arms and no rights are respected but those that are maintained by force. (Marshall.)