Constitution Day 2003 Celebrates: 216Th Anniversary of the 1787 Signing

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Volume 4, Issue 2—Oct. 2003 Original Intent is published quarterly by The NH Center for Constitutional Studies, Inc.— PO Box 7104 — Nashua, NH, 03060 Constitution Day 2003 Celebrates: 216th Anniversary of the 1787 Signing

The New Hampshire Center for Constitutional Studies Newsletter CHAIRMAN’S CORNER Let’s Keep The Constitution!

“ Miracles do not clus- ter. Hold on to the Con- stitution of the United States of America and the republic for which it stands. – What has hap- pened once in six thou- sand years may never happen again. Hold on Dianne Gilbert to your Constitution, for if the American Constitution shall fail there will be anar- chy throughout the world.” 1 Secretary Jackson, Langdon, Washington, Hamilton, Madison, Gilman, and Franklin, The American political system is unique Framers of the Constitution, look on as New Hampshire Governor Craig Benson proclaims September 17, 2003 Constitution Day. Governor Benson addressed the guests of the New in the way the Constitution fragments Hampshire Center for Constitutional Studies at their 7th annual commemoration honoring the power and keeps it from concentrating in 216th anniversary of the 1787 signing of the United States Constitution. the hands of one person, group, department, party or branch of government. The Venerate NHCCS Board Member Dies Suddenly Framers’ understood the abuses inherent In Memory of George Murch III—Patriot, Constitutionalist– Board Member to concentrated political power; so they designed a decentralized system of gov- George Murch III, Board member, New Constitution; he believed in America; he was ernment, built upon time-tested doctrines, Hampshire Center for Constitutional Stud- a true patriot as proven by his long military processes and institutions, to check man’s ies, died September 13, 2003 in Nashua, service. He was a retired U.S. Army Sergeant. penchant for controlling other men and to NH. The NHCCS Board and all that knew In civilian life, George was employed by make it difficult for a single interest to im- George are sorrowed over his passing; he Digital Equipment Corporation. He was very pose their will over an entire nation. was to be an integral part of the organiza- active in politics as a Board member of the Foolish Elitism tion’s Constitution Day celebration, among Nashua Taxpayers Assoc. and as an elected Indeed, it is the want of political power other things, portraying John Langdon, a official serving one term in the NH House of that leads some to foolishly claim that the NH signer of the U.S. Constitution. Representatives. Constitution is old and out of date; that the George loved teaching American history George will be remembered for his skill world has moved beyond the philosophies through his portrayals of America’s found- with the written word, his quick wit and th of our 18 century forebears. They claim ing fathers. Just two weeks prior to his wonderful sense of humor. Above all, he will that the time-tested, proven principles death, George was a guest on a local radio be remembered for his love of country and for upon which the Constitution rests are no show, appearing as NH Framer John Lang- the sacrifices he was willing to make for it. longer relevant to a self-governing society don dressed in 18th century clothing to George leaves his wife Elfrieda, three sons, such as ours. They argue that the Constitu- make his interviewers more aware of their a daughter and several grandchildren. tion has accomplished what it was de- NH heritage. George’s repertoire included NHCCS dedicates this issue of Original In- signed to do and even did it well. But reenactments of John Adams and John tent in his memory. Gone but not forgotten. now, its time is up; America must move Langdon. _Harry Fellbaum on under some other plan of government. He believed in the genius of the U.S. So, it would appear that if this group of wild eyed, social and political reformers were to prevail – and they have in too What The Founders Would Say... many instances – the Framers’ plan of “Those people who are not governed by GOD will be ruled by tyrants.” _William Penn government would be thrown into the dust bin of history. “The God Who gave us life gave us liberty- can the liberties of a nation be secure when we have removed a conviction that these liberties are the gift of GOD?” (Continued on page 4 - Chairman’s Corner) _Thomas Jefferson—Inscribed on the Jefferson Memorial– Washington, DC

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Biographical Sketch: John Jay ~ America’s First Chief Justice John Jay was born in the Bible there is not a true history in the stitution, he joined with James Madison and New York City on the world.” Alexander Hamilton to write the now fa- 12th of December Respecting God’s law as set forth in the mous Federalist Papers. These papers were 1745, the eighth child Bible, Jay had this to say: “Uninspired the first commentaries on the purpose and of merchant Peter and commentators have dishonored the law, meaning of the United States Constitution. Mary Van Cortlandt by ascribing to it, in certain cases, a sense They ran as editorials, initially in the New Jay. He was named af- and meaning which it did not authorize, York papers, under the pen name of Pub- John Jay ter a N.Y. Supreme and which our Saviour rejected and re- lius. The famous Federalist essays carry the 1745-1829 Court Judge, the Hon- proved. The inspired prophets, on the con- distinction of being considered the official orable John Chambers, trary, expressed the most exalted ideas of authority on the meaning and intent of the and raised on a farm in the town of Rye, the law. They declare that the law of the United States Constitution. They are among N.Y., situated on the shores of Long Is- Lord is perfect; that the statutes of the the great classics in American political sci- land just outside of New Rochelle. Lord are right; and that the command- ence studies. Both his mother and father were devoted ment of the Lord is pure; that God would In 1795, Jay resigned his position as Chief to their children’s education. As was the magnify the law and make it honorable.” Justice of the United States Supreme Court. case with many of America’s founding fa- Public Service He was elected Governor by the State of thers, John’s early education began at Jay served as a member of the Continen- New York and served in that capacity for. home with his mother teaching him “the tal Congress. However, he did not get to two terms. rudiments of English and the Latin gram- sign the Declaration of Independence as In 1801, at the age of 57, Jay ended his mar.” public career retiring to his estate near Bed- John excelled in his studies. This point ford, New York, in Westchester County. made in a letter written by his father to a He died, May 17, 1829. family member when John was just six “I believe the fact to be, Among the Founders, John Jay was a years old: “Johnny is of a very grave dis- much-admired example of Christian virtue position; and takes to learning exceed- that except [for] the and dedicated public service. Throughout ingly well.” Bible there is not a true his writings, Jay’s major themes were as At the age of eight, John Jay was entered follows: into a grammar school kept by the Rever- history in the world.” 1. The need for the practice of righteous end Stoope, pastor of the French church at Biblical principles in the daily lives of New Rochelle. Three years later, now flu- the people. ent in the French language, John was 2. The desire of the Almighty to have placed into the care of a private tutor who he had been called back to New York to peace between nations. would finish preparing him for college. In help draft a new state constitution. He 3. The importance of promoting temper- 1760, at the age of fourteen, he applied ended up as chairman of that drafting ance in every community of America. and was accepted as a student at King’s committee and much of the New York 4. And finally, his strong belief in the College (now called Columbia); he gradu- constitution, which received such great anti-slavery movement. ated in 1764 receiving a Bachelor of Arts praise by the other Founding Fathers, re- One of his last acts was to express his pro- degree. Here he was bestowed the highest flects the thinking of John Jay. found admiration and devotion to the princi- collegiate honor of delivering the Latin In September 1777, Jay was made Chief ples of the Bible. These views were set salutatory at his commencement . Justice of the New York Supreme Court. forth in a lengthy article published by the After graduation, John elected to pursue A short two years later, he was appointed American Bible Society. a career in law. A mere two weeks after by the Confederation Congress, plenipo- graduation from college, he began his tentiary, to work out a treaty with Spain. Accomplishments: study in the law office of Benjamin Kis- Then, in 1781 following the Revolutionary • 1774: Delegate to First Provincial Congress War, he joined Benjamin Franklin, John sam, Esq. of New York City. He was ad- • 1775-1776 & 1778-1779: Delegate to Continental Con- mitted to the Bar in 1768 following that he Adams and Henry Laurens to work out the gress embarked upon a lucrative law practice. details of a peace treaty with England. • 1778-1779: Pres. Continental Congress On April 28, 1774, John Jay married the Following that, he was appointed in former Sarah Van Burgh Livingston, 1784 to the position of Secretary of For- • 1777: Authors Manual of military discipline for Conti- daughter of William Livingston, subse- eign Affairs (called “Secretary of State” nental Army quently the Governor of New Jersey. after 1790). He served in that capacity un- • 1777: Helped author NY State Constitution til Thomas Jefferson returned from France John Jay was a man of deep religious • 1777-1778 Chief Justice, NY Supreme Court faith, and a prime example of a “Bible- in 1789 whereupon President George • 1777-1778: Helped birth anti-slavery movement in reading Founding Father.” As president of Washington appointed Jefferson as the New York the American Bible Society, he raised first Secretary of State, under the new enough money to distribute thousands of Constitution, and Jay as the nation’s first • 1779: Appointed Minister to Spain Bibles throughout colonial America. He Chief Justice of the United States Supreme • 1783: Signed final Peace Treaty with England to end wanted the people to know what it meant Court. Subsequent to the approval of his the American Revolution appointment by the Senate, Jay served at to be a ”covenant” society and someday • 1788: Helped author Federalists Papers enjoy the blessing of living under God’s the head of the Supreme Court from 1790 law. Although a careful student of the to 1795 during which time he was sent to • 1789-95: U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice Greek and Roman classics as well as other England, in 1794, to negotiate the now fa- • Negotiated 1794 Jay Treaty with England to settle books on world history, John Jay had this mous Jay Treaty. remaining issues of Amer. Revolution to say about the Bible: John Jay was one of the youngest mem- Adapted from John Jay, His Life & Writings; compiled by David Barton; The “I believe the fact to be, that except [for] bers of the 1787 Constitutional Conven- Majesty of God’s Law, It’s Coming To America; W.Cleon Skousen tion. To encourage ratification of the Con-

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NHCCS WISH LIST What Is The Origin, Purpose & fered to them, and I wish it may be by as Greatness of The Constitution? great a majority of them as it was by that of NHCCS seeks the following: _ By Earl Taylor Jr. the convention.” 3 •Constitution Day 2004 Sponsors “The various and opposite interests which September 19, 2004 Editor’s Note: The following article was chosen for its educa- were to be conciliated, the local prejudices tional value for the same reason its author chose to present which were to be subdued, the diversity of •Fife and Drum Corp… $750.00 the subject matter from the writings of George Washington. •6 Reenactors… @$200 ea As told to me by Professor William B. 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Red Skelton, one of America's best-loved comedians, has recited were combined in George Washington, The separate interests, as far as it is practi- his version of the Pledge of Allegiance on numerous occasions: the greatest political leader of his time cable, must be consolidated; and local I, me, an individual, a committee of one. and also the greatest intellectual and views must be attended to as far as the na- Pledge: dedicate all of my worldly goods to live without moral force of the Revolutionary period. ture of the case will admit. Hence it is that self-pity. Allegiance: my love and my devotion. Everybody knows Washington as a quite every state has some objection to the present form, and these objections are directed To the Flag: our standard, Old Glory, a symbol of freedom. member of the Virginia Assembly, of the to different points. That which is most Wherever she waves, there is respect, because your loyalty two Continental Congresses, and of the pleasing to one is obnoxious to another, and has given her a dignity that shouts freedom is everybody's Constitutional Convention. Few people realize that he was also the most volumi- so vice versa. If, then, the union of the job. Of The United: that means we have all come together. nous American writer of his period, and whole is a desirable object, the component States of America: Individual communities that have united that his principles of government have parts must yield a little in order to accom- 5 into 50 great states. Fifty individual communities had more influence on the development plish it.” with pride and dignity and purpose, of the American commonwealth than “A few short weeks will determine the po- all divided with imaginary boundaries, yet united to a those of any other man.” 1 litical fate of America for the present gen- common purpose, and that's love for a country. U.S. Constitution: Must Be Framed on Correct Principles eration, and probably produce no small in- And to the Republic: a state in which “If, to please the people, we offer what fluence on the happiness of society through sovereign power is invested in representatives we ourselves disapprove, how can we a long succession of ages to come…It will demonstrate as visibly the finger of Provi- chosen by the people to govern. And afterwards defend our work? Let us raise a standard to which the wise and the dence as any possible event in the course of government is the people honest can repair. The event is in the human affairs. 6 and it's from the people to the leaders, hand of God.” 2 “No one can rejoice more than I do at not from the leaders to the people. U.S. Constitution; Worthy of Acceptance every step the people of this great country For which it stands: One Nation under God, “The Constitution that is submitted is take to preserve the Union, establish good meaning, so blessed by God. not free from imperfections, but there are order and government, and to render the na- Indivisible: incapable of being divided. as few radical defects in it as could well tion happy at home and respectable abroad. With liberty: which is freedom and the right of power be expected, considering the heterogene- No country upon earth ever had it more in to live one's own life without threats or fear ous mass of which the convention was its power to attain these blessings than of some sort of retaliation. composed and the diversity of interests united America. Wondrously strange, then, And justice: the principle of quality of dealing that are to be attended to. As a constitu- and much to be regretted indeed would it tional door is opened for future amend- be, were we to neglect the mans and to de- fairly with others. ments and alterations, I think it would be part from the road which Providence has For all: which meant it's as much your country as it is mine. wise in the people to accept what is of- pointed us to so plainly; I cannot believe it will ever come to pass. The great Governor of the “Stay Ahead With Belforti Investment Management” 679-5548 Universe has led us too http://www.belforti.com ~ eMAIL: [email protected] long and too far on the YOUNG IMPRESSIONS road to happiness an Full Service Salon glory to forsake us in the 7 Investment Management midst of it.” 250A Northwest Street U.S. Constitution; Best Constitution Dan Belforti Portsmouth, NH 03801 Member NASD 10 Little River Rd. 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(Continued from page 1 Chairman’s Corner ) sidered the Constitution as untouchable as Constitution were inconsistent with the Lest you think there is no one out there the “ark of the Covenant.” That is why Ar- theory of limited government: “[T]he gen- suggesting we deep six the Constitution, ticle V of the document includes a built-in eral government will possess all essential guess again. That is precisely what Alvin provision for giving the people of the ones, at least on paper, and those of the and Heidi Toffler recommend in their United States the right to amend their gov- states a mere shadow of power…the state book entitled: Creating A New Civiliza- ernment as they deem necessary. And, the governments must be annihilated, or con- tion, The Politics of The Third Wave. In it people have, twenty-seven times! “It suf- tinue to exist for no purpose.” 6 they write an imaginary letter addressed fices to notice here that the American re- Elbridge Gerry, a Massachusetts anti- not to America’s Founding Fathers but to spect for both liberty and equality, as well federalist, agreed: “[T]he liberties of the “Founding Parents.” Therein too, Jef- as for a sensible and known rule of law, is America were not secured by the system… ferson receives a pat on the back for his reflected in the Constitutional amendments some of the powers of the Legislature are “mature reflection” that constitutions not we now have. We are reminded by these ambiguous, and others indefinite and dan- be treated as if they were “the ark of the amendments that everything the Framers gerous.” 7 The Federalists dismissed the covenant, too sacred to be touched.” They did is truly open to reconsideration. We the bevy of charges leveled by the Anti- close their imaginary letter praising the People are always in principle their equals, Federalists as hyperbole; and in truth, “Founding Parents” for designing a and hence we are always left free to change some were. Yet, asks one modern scholar “system that served us so well for so long what was ordained and established two cen- of the Constitution, given the inroads and that now must, in its turn, die and be turies ago. But we, like the Framers, should made upon the Framers’ plan for a limited replaced.” 2 [emphasis added] be sensible enough to treasure and to use national government “…might not the I should like to be a fly on the wall of properly what has gone before, respecting Anti-Federalist have offered the sounder the room in which the likes of George the tested wisdom of predecessors who are reading at that stage of the debate?” 8 Washington or James Madison is in re- our peers…” 4 At first blush, the answer tends toward ceipt of that letter. Especially since, the Nor did Jefferson mean to infer that the the affirmative. Yet, for all practical pur- Framers themselves thought nothing short United States Constitution be allowed to poses, America and her people prospered of a miracle had been achieved by the die. Here is what Jefferson said: “Some on up through the latter part of the 19th Constitutional Convention: “The happy men look at constitutions with sanctimoni- century when the seeds of change, planted union of these States is a wonder: their ous reverence and deem them like the ark of and nurtured by Progressivists, began to Constitution a miracle: their example the the covenant, too sacred to be touched. resonate with the people. By the turn of hope of Liberty throughout the World. They ascribe to the men of the preceding the century, their corrosive policies had Woe to the ambition that initiates the de- age a wisdom more than human, and sup- successfully infiltrated American politics struction of either.” 3 pose what they did to be beyond amend- permeating all three branches of the gov- A Possession For The Ages ment. I am certainly not an advocate for ernment then trickling down into Ameri- You see, the Constitution was not writ- frequent and untried changes in laws and can society to corrupt America’s national ten for the short term or as a stop gap constitutions. I think moderate imperfec- character. measure. As historian George Bancroft tions had better be borne with, because They tore at the very institutions and wrote in 1887 nearly a century after its when once known, we accommodate our- doctrines upon which the Framers rested ratification: “The Constitution is to the selves to them and find practical means of the fabric of the Constitution. Their un- American people a possession for the correcting their ill effects.” 5 These words tested political theories, their “untried ages.” are hardly a clarion call for jettisoning the changes” to quote Jefferson, are central to That said, I often wonder how many Constitution; they are a warning to proceed everything that has gone wrong in Amer- Americans understand that the primary prudently in making changes to an estab- ica. And, as the Anti-federalists feared, purpose of the Constitution was, and still lished political system. their mischief did result in a bloated, much is, to provide political protection for Opposition To The Constitution too powerful, national government. But America’s long standing tradition of self- But opposition to the Constitution is not ironically what has transpired over the last government. A tradition that was estab- new to this century or even to the last. His- two plus centuries proves, even more lished nearly four centuries years ago with tory records the stiff opposition it encoun- strongly, the case for holding on to the the signing of the Mayflower Compact, tered throughout the many State ratifying Constitution not for trashing it. For think subsequently fought for and won through conventions (1787-1788) from a group of where American freedom might be today the sacrifice and spilled blood of our colo- American patriots inappropriately labeled if the institutions, processes and proce- nial ancestors. Recall that eight year war the Anti-Federalists. For these detractors of dures instituted by James Madison’s was called the American Revolution. the Constitution stood firmly on the side of “parchment barrier” were not in place to But as someone once said: “People gen- limited government, personal liberty, and get in the way of the big government erally do not appreciate what they do not individual rights. They feared the Constitu- camp’s lofty ideas. suffer for. A thing is held to be cheap if it tion would bring about the end of state gov- Reflection… did not cost dearly…Inherited liberty is ernment; and hence their consolidation into This then begs the question: Did the too often carelessly used until it is repos- a highly centralized, bureaucracy laden, na- Anti-Federalist not offer the sounder read- sessed through sacrifice.” So it seems that tional government that would abuse the ing of the Constitution? Could the Tofflers the Tofflers pay short shrift to the genius people. They argued that the broad delega- be right? 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What Happens When The Church Is Not Free. By Pastor Garrett Lear How’s Your Constitutional IQ ?

"Ye shall know the truth and the truth Knowing this, can it be said the Church 1.Can either the Congress or the President shall make you free" 1 I am certainly not today is anything like the church of the spend money for which there has been no the only person in this world who has this founding era? Many argue it isn’t because formal appropriation? Biblical worldview. The Founding Fathers the world is different. But is it really? Jesus 2.Which of the delegates to the Constitutional of America did. Christ began His church in the age of the Convention founded America’s first fire in- My appetite for freedom was whet very Roman Empire fully expecting it to follow surance Company? early in life along with a love for God; Him through the ages. So, while technol- 3.In 1939, 26 years after the 16th Amendment and, to this day, I see no conflict between ogy wise the world may be different, do not was adopted, what percentage of Americans being a devoted Christian and being a true be deceived; for governmentally, socially, were required to file income tax returns? American patriot. I stand in good com- morally, behaviorally, they are very similar. 4.The U.S. Constitution upholds legislative pany, for neither did our nation’s Found- Although, I wish it were not so. supremacy. Name 2 of the many checks that ing Fathers. As recorded in the Book of Acts, the be- the Congress has on the power of the Presi- The greatest traitors to this country are ginning of the true New Testament Church dent. those I call revisionist historians, pseudo was the Day of Pentecost. Here, Jesus de- 5.If an individual commits a serious misde- meanor, but before he comes to trial the leg- scholars who alter truth to meet a desired clared His church, His Father's House, was islature makes this offense a felony, can the end. This brood of vipers has kept Ameri- not to be a "a house of merchandise, but a man now be charged with a felony?

cans from knowing the truth about the house of prayer." He said His Kingdom was

American Founding; that, this nation was not of this world. He emphasized the dis- Answers hibits.

founded as: "One Nation under God." tinction between His followers and the rest pro- Constitution the which facto,” post “ex sidered

How many modern Americans know of the population. Early church leaders were con- be would act legislative The No. 5) him; impeach to government positions, appropriations of money; and, and, money; of appropriations positions, government to

that those much maligned Pilgrim/Puritans martyred for their refusal to put Caesar appointments other appointments, Court Supreme ties,

signed a sacred covenant with the Lord (government) above God. They understood trea- his disapprove: or approve vetoes, his override can

called The Mayflower Compact? Or that the requirements of the Ten Command- Congress 4) system; tax income the under is population Franklin; 3) 5 percent. Today more than 80% of the the of 80% than more Today percent. 5 3) Franklin; the primary slogan of the War for Inde- ments; they chose to follow God’s law re- .Benjamin 2) 7; Clause 9, Section I, Article See No. 1) pendence was: “We will have no other specting the proper role of civil govern- king but King Jesus"? Or that the majority ment. A mindset we desperately need more of the Signers of the Declaration of Inde- of today. Poor Roy’s Almanac pendence, were devout, baptized, open Many casual readers of the Bible are put Both Liberals and Conservatives value and consecrated Christians? Not many! off by the difficulties of the Book of Revela- "Conserving." Conservatives desire to con- Today, we spend billions of dollars on tion. Let me offer an explanation for its serve one's ownership of property and free- education. What have we got for it? A symbolism: the Roman government! If the dom to choose. Liberals desire to conserve population generally ignorant of some of Apostle John, writing as secretary for The your property the way they choose. the most important parts of their heritage. Holy Spirit, had clearly spelled out what ------Jefferson was emphatic in noting this con- He wanted the readers to do concerning On the day when a One World Government is dition: “ ignorant and free can never be.” civil disobedience, the Romans never would accepted, the U.S. Constitution would become Now you understand the relevance of this have let those writings leave the island of simply an illusion like a mirage in the desert. verse of Scripture: "Ye shall know the Patmos. Believe it or not, the Romans did truth and the truth shall make you free." have freedom of religion, for those who ac- May We Help In the town of Lexington, where I grew cepted Caesar as God and licensed their up, is a well preserved two story colonial churches. But the early New Testament Reconnect You To The house called the. Hancock-Clark house. It Christians considered this blasphemous, and Roots of The American Republic? is named for two great patriot Christians: a way to destroy the truth of The Gospel. Call Us at 603-679-1320 John Hancock and Jonas Clark. Most peo- They understood the church must be free. ple are familiar with Hancock; but, not so When we read the Bible, we learn about For Details on Clark. how the Creator wants life to be for us. Pastor Jonas Clark was a clergyman, a When we read the writings of America’s Hosting a Seminar in Your Area! church leader and a pulpit preacher who Founders, beginning with those of the Ply- involved himself in politics and in the mouth colony up through the Framers of the • Walk through the Constitution cause of liberty. Does this shock you? On Constitution, we learn how well they un- • Where It All Began the day of that noted battle where: “the derstood the evils of tyranny. They were shot was heard around the world, “ just willing to die rather than to live under it. • Where We have Gone before the British arrived in Lexington, They understood that tyranny results in a Offered By Pastor Clark delivered a rousing and inspi- nation where the church is not free. rational message, based upon the Book of In the-mid 1770s, preachers began to de- The NH Center for Judges, 2 encouraging the minutemen to liver sermons critical of the abuses of the Constitutional Studies fight fiercely for God and country. (Continued on page 7 Lear) www.nhccs.org

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(Continued from page 4 Chairman’s Corner) direct role in running the government, but the Constitution of the United States, from its roots die, as they claim, in order “to reconsti- their political sermons went a long way in the ancient world and British institutions, all the way to the constitutional controversies that are so tute America?” toward making sure that the people chose lively today.” 11 Perish the thought! For the moral order God-fearing men to fill their public of- There is power in knowledge. Contact us at 603- needed to produce the political order out fices. 679-1320 to learn more about the roots of the Ameri- of which the men and women would be The Miracle of America can Republic and what you can do to help restore chosen to attempt its replacement, is not to Considering how far America has America to her constitutional foundation.. 1. Quote by Daniel Webster as written in Liberty, Order, and Justice, By be found in America. The “generous strayed off the beaten path, we had better James McClellan sprinkling of remarkable leaders” avail- keep the Constitution. For today, the req- 2. Creating A New Civilization – The Politics of The Third Wave; Alvin and able to the Framers in their day is simply uisite moral order, the cultural soil needed Heidi Toffler, Pgs. 90 – 91 3. Notes on the Federal Convention, September 1829 – DLC: Madison Pa- not available in ours. The small number of to improve upon what the Framers pro- pers Americans that understand the connection duced, is absent from the American land- 4. The Constitution of 1787: A Commentary; George Anastaplo, pgs. 233-234 between their freedom and why the Fram- scape. We may never see again, the highly 5. Thomas Jefferson, Bergh 15:40, 1816 ers did as they did, is not enough to influ- favorable circumstances that led up to the 6. Federal Farmer Letters – Poughkeepsie Country Journal: The Essential Anti-Federalist, Pg. 180; Edited by W.B.Allen & Gordon Lloyd ence the volume of wrong-thinking elitists creation of the most free nation in the his- 7. Elbridge Gerry: Objections, A Letter to The Massachusetts State Legisla- that would surely prevail. tory of the modern world. Not in America, ture; N.Y.,18 October, 1787; Ibid Moreover, the purity of motive that ran not anywhere. 8. The Constitution of 1787: A Commentary, George Anastaplo 9. 501©3 Religion: Reemergence of the Divine Right of Kings; Peter Ker- through the delegates to the 1787 Conven- Even the Founding Fathers and their shaw tion would be harder to find today in contemporaries “seemed to have recog- 10 Making of America, By W.Cleon Skousen American politics than the proverbial nee- nized the unique and propitious set of cir- 11. Liberty, Order and Justice; James McClellan, Pg. 600 dle in a haystack. For, the statesman of cumstances, that had been gradually yesteryear is now an endangered specie – thrust upon them. Their paramount ambi- eradicated by the progressivist historians tion therefore developed into a surging “Providence has given to our people and political scientists who control Ameri- anxiety to somehow seize this opportunity the choice of their rulers, and it is the can political thought by controlling what for the creation of a free society before it is written into America’s history texts. slipped from their grasp. 10 duty, as well as the privilege and Exacerbating the situation more gravely America’s strength is rooted in the interest of our Christian nation to still, is the absence of religious influence United States Constitution. It is found in select and prefer Christians upon American politics. Once the rule, but the genius of its institutions, the arrange- for their rulers. now the exception, are the fiery political ment of its parts, and in its time-tested sermons of the 18th century that helped doctrines. The Constitution has withstood It is to be regretted, but so I believe shape America’s citizen-government rela- a century long assault by its internal ene- the fact to be, that except the Bible tionship: “No institution in American cul- mies, the big government camp. Despite there is not a true history in the world. ture influenced a community like the local their attempts to tear it down, it yet gov- Whatever may be the virtue, discern- church. Whether or not one was a Chris- erns America. If, as a people, we still find tian, almost everyone faithfully attended the right to self-govern desirable and pre- ment, and industry of the writers, I am Church…[it] was the focal point of the cious, then our answer is that we intend persuaded that truth and error (though 9 community’s activities.” The Framers not only to keep the Constitution but to in different degrees) will relied upon the American clergy for teach- restore it to its full power. imperceptibly become and remain ing their congregations about their glori- Accept no substitute for the Philadelphia ous heritage in the first place, and for re- miracle; for, as one very wise man ad- mixed and blended until they shall be minding them of their Godly and civic vises, what we were fortunate enough to separated forever by the great and last duty to preserving it, in the second. obtain from one generation of Americans, refining fire.” “America is great because America is we may never see again. _John Jay good” wrote Alexis de Tocqueville in the _Dianne Gilbert, Chairman NHCCS Editors Note: The N.H. 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(Continued from page 5 Lear) hurting as a result. We have lost the direc- An Election Sermon of British rule in the American colonies. By tion that comes from a right relationship The 18th Century the War of Independence, those preachers with our Creator. It sickens me to see the The Republic of the Israelites, an Example had a bounty on their heads. For what? moral and spiritual degeneration that has to the American States For the capital crime of preaching the taken place in this great land. by Samuel Langdon truth, opposing tyranny, teaching the colo- America is soul sick, and confused. She Concord, New Hampshire, 1788 nists to stand up for their God-given free- has lost her moral high ground. I will render doms and to take responsibility for their unto Caesar that which is Caesar's but I will There is a remarkable paragraph in the walk with Christ. They and their families not give him, or any government agency, sacred writings, which may be very well were executed for it! entity or officer what belongs to God alone. accommodated to my present purpose, and Similarly, the U.S. Constitution was The church must be free or no one will be merits particular attention. You have it in crafted by men who sought to avoid the free. Someone, some entity, must be there Deuteronomy, IV:5-8: atrocities of the state run church. King to remind Caesar that he is just a man under Behold, I have taught you statutes and George was both head of the civil govern- God like the rest of us. judgments, even as the Lord my God com- ment and of the Anglican Church. To his Too often, I have heard preachers say they manded me, that ye should do so in the way of thinking, opposing him was tanta- cannot speak out. They fear sanction, law- land whither ye go to possess it. Keep mount to opposing God. He understood suits and the loss of their tax-exempt status. therefore and do them; for this is your what would happen if the church was free; But, these restrictions are self-imposed for wisdom and your understanding in the he did his best to make sure it wasn’t. they ignore the Congress’ long standing rec- sight of the nations, who shall hear all Most Americans recognize Patrick ognition of what the Christian church has these statutes, and say, surely this great Henry’s famous speech: Give me liberty meant to the well being of America. They nation is a wise and understanding peo- or give me death! But, very few know substitute, in the face of the First Amend- ple: for what nation is there so great, why he said that. Henry, a committed ment’s protective establishment clause, which hath God so nigh unto them as the Christian lawyer, had witnessed the brutal IRS 501 C-3 recognition. It seems church Lord our God is in all things that we call flogging of a colonist by British troops. leaders have, like Esau in the Bible, traded upon him for? And what nation is there so The young lawyer asked what crime had their "birthright for a morsel of bread.” great, which both statutes and judgments the man committed? He was told: What was once considered sacrilegious, so righteous as all this law which I set be- "preaching without a license." King and not Christian, has become the standard fore you this day. George feared the so called Black Regi- for preachers and churches. If only they If I am not mistaken, instead of the ment. He offered handsome rewards for could realize how giving away their great twelve tribes of Israel, we may substitute the heads of its members, the unlicensed, inheritance displeases the Lord. An inheri- the thirteen states of the American union, unregistered, free church preachers who tance already secured by the laws of the and see this application plainly offering were willing to risk even death to promote land granting church income immunity itself…On the people, therefore, of these the proper Biblical relationship between from taxation. United States, it depends whether wise church and state. In the 19th century, Frenchman, Alexis men, or fools, good or bad men, shall gov- I have read the original intent of the De Tocqueville traveled to America to ern… Therefore, I will now lift up my crafters of the U.S. Constitution; I believe study her government. He "discovered the voice and cry aloud to the people.… God's hand guided them to establish a lim- secret" behind America's greatness was in From year to year be careful in the choice ited Constitutional Republic that would her Christian churches. He said "their pul- of your representatives and the higher deliver to its citizens the most freedom, pits were ablaze with righteousness...” He powers [offices] of government. Fix your prosperity, and opportunity known to man. said: “ America is great because America is eyes upon men of good understanding and Elbridge Gerry and Fisher Ames, both fine good...when America ceases to be good, known honesty; men of knowledge, im- Christian men, wrote the initial draft of the America will cease to be great" proved by experience; men who fear God 1st Amendment to the Constitution. It was De Tocqueville knew then, what some and hate covetousness; who love truth and written to protect Americans from the appear not to know now; that, the mission righteousness, and sincerely wish for the whims of humanistic, rogue government, and responsibility of the true New Testa- public welfare.... Let not men openly ir- or a meglomaniacal king. 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(Continued from page 3 - Purpose) 4.To Mrs. Catharine Macaulay Graham. Fitzpatrick 29:316 (1787). and the laws made under it, must mark the 5.To Bushrod Washington. Fitzpatrick 29:310 (1787) 14 “I…most firmly believe that in the ag- line of my official conduct.” 6.To the Marquis de Lafayette. Fitzpatrick 29:507 (1788) 7.To Benjamin Lincoln. Fitzpatrick 30:11 (1788) gregate it is the best constitution that can “The Constitution is the guide which I 8.To Governor Edmund Randolph. Fitzpatrick 29:358 (1788) be obtained at this epoca, and that this or a never will abandon.” 15 9.To Sir Edward Newenham. Fitzpatrick 30:73 (1788). 10.To Jonathan Trumbull. Fitzpatrick 30:22 (1788). dissolution of the Union awaits our “The basis of our political systems if the 11.To Thomas Nelson. Ftizpatrick 12:343 (1778) 12.To the Marquis de Lafayette choice, and are the only alternatives be- right of the people to make and to alter their 13.Washington’s Farewell Address fore us.” 8 constitutions of government. But the con- 14.To Edmund Randolph. Fitzpatrick 31:9 (1790) 15.To the Boston selectmen. Fitzpatrick 34:253 (1795) “The Constitution recommended by the stitution which at any time exists, till 16.Washington’s Farewell Address 17.Washington’s Farewell Address federal convention [of 1787]…approache changed by an explicit and authentic act of 18.To Bushrod Washington. Fitzpatrick 29:311 (1787) [s] nearer to perfection than any govern- the whole people, is sacredly obligatory 19.From a poster produced by Commission on the Bicentennial of the United States Constitu- 9 tion. ment hitherto instituted among men.” upon all. The very idea of the power and 20.Fitzpatrick 35:316 (1796) U.S. Constitution; God’s Hand in Framing and Adoption of the right of the people to establish govern- “We may, with a kind of pious and ment presupposes the duty of every individ- Did You Know…? grateful exultation, trace the fingers of ual to obey the established government.” 16 Providence through those dark and myste- “If, in the opinion of the people, the distri- In 1790, Washington’s administration, rious events which first induced the states bution or modification of the constitutional the first to exist under the Constitution, to appoint a general convention, thereby, powers be in any particular wrong, let it be established a federal workforce of 350 em- in all human probability, laying a lasting corrected by an amendment in the way ployees to service a population of approxi- foundation for tranquility and happiness, which the Constitution designates. But let mately 3 million Americans. Proportion- when we had but too much reason to fear there be no change by usurpation; for ately, this figured out to be 1 federal em- that confusion and misery were coming though this, in one instance, may be the in- ployee for every 8600 people. rapidly upon us. That the same good strument of good, it is the customary Using this ratio as a standard, were it to Providence may still continue to protect weapon by which free governments are de- apply today, the United States government us, and prevent us from dashing the cup of stroyed.” 17 should maintain a federal workforce of national felicity just as it has been lifted to U.S. Constitution; Power of, Rests in the People 34,000 civilian workers, or worst case 10 our lips, is [my] earnest prayer.” 10 “The power under the Constitution will times that number, to service the current “The hand of Providence has been so always be in the people. It is entrusted for population of 292.4 million Americans conspicuous in all this, that he must be certain defined purposes, and for a certain But the stark reality is, even a ten-fold worse than an infidel that lacks faith, and limited period, to representatives of their adjustment, or 340,000 workers, is but 12 more than wicked, that has not gratitude own choosing; and whenever it is executed percent of the 2.899 million employees enough to acknowledge his obligations.” 11 contrary to their interest, or not agreeable to currently on the federal payroll. For the U.S. Constitution; Provides Barriers Against Tyranny their wishes, their servants can, and un- sake of comparison, we now have: “With regard to the two great points, the doubtedly will, be recalled.” 18

pivots upon which the whole machine U.S. Constitution; Duty To Preserve, Rests in the People 1 federal civilian worker for must move, my creed is simply: 1st That “The structure has been erected by archi- every 100 Americans the general government is not invested tects of consummate skill and fidelity; its or 86 times the standard with more powers than are indispensably foundations are solid, its compartments are set by Pres. Washington in 1790. necessary to perform the functions of a beautiful, as well as useful; its arrangements Today’s behemoth national government good government; and consequently that are full of wisdom and order and its de- hardly squares with the limited govern- no objection ought to be made against the fenses are impregnable from without. It has nd ment set up under the Constitution. A gov- quantity of power delegated to it. 2 That been reared for immortality, if the work of ernment James Madison described in Fed- these powers (as the appointment of all man may greatly aspire to such a title.” eralist Paper 45 as being of “few and de- rulers will forever arise from, and at short, “It may, nevertheless, perish in an hour by fined powers.” T stated intervals recur to, the free suffrage the folly, and corruption or negligence of its This vast government bureaucracy is of the people) are so distributed among the only keepers, the people. Republics are more than just a headcount. Americans legislative, executive, and judicial created by the virtue, public spirit and intel- now work more than 5 months out of each branches, into which the general govern- ligence of the citizens. They fall when the year to support the more than 50 regula- ment is arranged, that it can never be in wise are banished from the public councils, tory agencies and myriad of socialistic, danger of degenerating into a monarchy, because they dare to be honest and the prof- wealth redistribution programs, domestic an oligarchy, an aristocracy, or any other ligates are rewarded because they flatter the and foreign, that it represents. despotic or oppressive form, so long as people in order to betray them.” 19 there shall remain any virtue in the body “A primary object…should be the educa- of the people.” 12 tion of our youth in the science of govern- Plymouth Rock Foundation U.S. Constitution; Avoid Innovation on Its Principles ment. In a republic, what species of knowl- Presents... “Towards the preservation of your gov- edge can be equally important” And what Their 2003 Annual ernment and the permanency of your pre- duty more pressing…than…communicating sent happy state, it is requisite, not only it to those who are to be the future guardi- Christian Heritage Conference that you steadily discountenance irregular ans of the liberties of the country?” 20 “Raising a Generation of Grateful Pilgrims” oppositions to its acknowledged authority, Hopefully, we will not, by folly, corrup- Celebrate Thanksgiving In Plymouth, MA but also that you resist with care the spirit tion or negligence as the only keepers of the of innovation upon its principles, however Constitution, fail to teach our youth “who America’s Hometown specious the pretexts. One method of as- are to be the future guardians of the liberties November 19-21, 2003 sault may be to effect, in the forms of the of the country” the science of government. * Workshops for teaching correct principles to Constitution, alterations which will impair Earl Taylor, Jr. is the President of the National Center for Constitu- both young and old * Patriotic Concert * Pa- the energy of the system, and thus to un- tional Studies, Idaho; Founder & Director of a Charter School in rade * Chowder Festival * Historical Tour of dermine what cannot be directly over- Mesa, AZ where the principles of liberty and union are taught in the Boston * Drum & Bugle Concert 13 spirit of our nation’s founding fathers. Register online at: thrown.” 1. Noah Webster, 1828 U.S. Constitution; Binding Until Changed BY Majority 2.Constitutional Convention, quoted by Gouvernor Morris in An Oration upon the Death of General www.plymrock.org Washington – New York, 31 Dec. 1799), pp.20-21; in Max Farrand, ed., “The Constitution of the United States, 3.To David Humphreys. Fitzpatrick 29:287 (1787) Or call 1-800-210-1620.

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