A Prohibition law strikes a blow at the very principles upon which our government was founded.

But fight we must; and conquer we shall; in the end.

Persuasion, kind, unassuming persuasion, should be adopted to influence the conduct of men. The opposite course would be a reversal of human nature, which is God's decree and can never be reversed.

Never stir up litigation, a worse man can scarcely be found than one who does this, who can be more nearly a fiend than he who habitually overhauls the register of deeds in search of defects in titles, whereon to stir up strife, and put money in his pocket?

I trust that as He shall further open the way, I will be ready to walk therein, relying on His help and trusting in His goodness and wisdom.

He has got the slows, Mr. Blair.

If there is anything that a man can do well, I say let him do it. Give him a chance.