I am much indebted to the good Christian people of the country for their constant prayers and consolations; and to no one of them, more than to yourself.

What I want is to get done what the people desire to have done, and the question for me is how to find that out exactly.

The political horizon looks dark and lowering; but the people, under Providence, will set all right.

And I do further recommend to my fellow-citizens aforesaid, that on that occasion they do reverently humble themselves in the dust, and from thence offer up penitent and fervent prayers and supplications to the great Disposer of events for a return of the inestimable blessings of peace, union, and harmony throughout the land which it has pleased him to assign as a dwelling-place for ourselves and for our posterity throughout all generations.

The worst thing you can do for those you love is the things they could and should do themselves.

Nevertheless, amid the greatest difficulties of my Administration, when I could not see any other resort, I would place my whole reliance on God, knowing that all would go well, and that He would decide for the right.

The man who stands by and says nothing, when the peril of his government is discussed, can not be misunderstood. If not hindered, he is sure to help the enemy.