Men are not flattered by being shown that there has been a difference of purpose between the Almighty and them.

I can't spare this man, he fights!

Such a man the times have demanded, and such, in the providence of God was given us. But he is gone. Let us strive to deserve, as far as mortals may, the continued care of Divine Providence, trusting that, in future national emergencies, He will not fail to provide us the instruments of safety and security.

Let no feeling of discouragement prey upon you, and in the end you are sure to succeed.

Whether you look for the good or look for the bad in a person, you'll find it." A. Lincoln

The leading rule for the lawyer, as for the man of every other calling, is diligence. Leave nothing for to-morrow which can be done to-day. Never let your correspondence fall behind. Whatever piece of business you have in hand, before stopping, do all the labor pertaining to it which can then be done.

Public opinion, though often formed upon a wrong basis, yet generally has a strong underlying sense of justice.