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The wisdom of man never yet contrived a system of taxation that would operate with perfect equality.

— Andrew Jackson

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The brave man inattentive to his duty, is worth little more to his country, than the coward who deserts her in the hour of danger.

The decision of the Supreme court has fell still born, and they find that it cannot coerce Georgia to yield to its mandate.

The individual who refuses to defend his rights when called by his Government, deserves to be a slave, and must be punished as an enemy of his country and friend to her foe.

But if they have other power to regulate the currency, it was conferred to be exercised by themselves, and not to be transferred to a corporation.

It is to be regretted that the rich and powerful too often bend the acts of government to their selfish purposes. Distinctions in society will always exist under every just government.

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