1794: "that he shall not be obliged to accuse himself, but may be heard in his own defence–that he may keep arms”

The American Geography; Or, A View of the Present Situation of the United States Of America, “is entitled to Protection of life, liberty, and property–and, in return, must obey the laws and pay his Proportion of the common expense–that he shall not be obliged to accuse himself, but may be heard in his own defence–that he may keep arms”, 1794