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42 —without restriction as to number—and to borrow money to support them, without limitation as to the sum to be borrowed or the quantum of interest to be given on the loan, are dangerous and unconstitutional.

''Sixth. Resolved'', That the Alien bill is unconstitutional, impolitic, unjust, and disgraceful to the American character.

''Seventh. Resolved'', That the privilege of printing and publishing our sentiments on all public questions is inestimable, and that it is unequivocally acknowledged and secured to us by the Constitution of the United States; that all the lavws made to impair or destroy it are void, and that we will exercise and assert our just right in opposition to any law that may be passed to deprive us of it.

''Eighth. Resolved'', That the bill which is said to be now before Congress, defining the crime of treason and sedition and prescribing the punishments therefor, as it has been presented to the public, is the most abominable that was ever attempted to be imposed upon a nation of free men.

''Ninth. Resolved'', That there is a sufficient reason to believe, and we do believe, that our liberties are in danger; and we pledge ourselves to each other and to our country that we will defend them against all unconstitutional attacks that may be made upon them.

''Tenth. Resolved'', That the foregoing resolutions be transmitted to our representative in Congress by the chairman, certified by the secretary, and that he be requested to present them to each branch of the Legislature and to the President, and that they also be published in the Kentucky Gazette.

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