Repared speech.
Topic: Leave me be don't steratype​

What is the authors purpose in writing this paragraph

The conventions of a number of the states, having at the time of their adopting the constitution, expressed a desire, in order to prevent misconstruction or abuse of its powers, that further declaratory and restrictive clauses should be added: and as extending the ground of public confidence in the government, will best ensure the beneficent ends of its institution. what is meant by the phrase "further declaratory and restrictive clauses"?

Who is ¨ the guilty party¨ at the end of the text, and how do his actions contribute to the storys theme?