They said the church had a secret organization to take the lives and property of those who questioned the power of the church.

VOA: special.2009.06.04

Taney said there was no word in the Constitution that gave Congress greater power over slave property than over any other kind of property.

VOA: special.2009.05.14

"The power given to me will be used to hold,occupy, and possess the property and places belonging to the government, and to collect the taxes.

VOA: special.2009.07.30