If the American people could learn what I know of the fierce hatred of the priests of Rome against our institutions, our schools, our most sacred rights, and our so dearly bought liberties, they would drive them out as traitors.

Our reliance is in the love of liberty which God has planted in our bosoms.

And while it has not pleased the Almighty to bless us with a return of peace, we can but press on, guided by the best light He gives, trusting that in His own good time, and wise way, all will yet be well.

Our government rests in public opinion. Whoever can change public opinion, can change the government, practically just so much.

Thoughtful men must feel that the fate of civilization upon this continent is involved in the issue of our contest. Among the most satisfying proofs of this conviction is the hearty devotion everywhere exhibited by our schools and colleges to the national cause.

A right result, at this time, will be worth more to the world, than ten times the men, and ten times the money.

No matter how much cats fight, there always seem to be plenty of kittens.