Surely He intends some great good to follow this mighty convulsion which no mortal could make, and no mortal could stay.

By adoption of these principles, the long-felt want for a uniform medium will be satisfied. The taxpayers will be saved immense sums of interest, discounts, and exchanges. The financing of all public enterprises, the maintenance of stable government and ordered progress, and the conduct of the Treasury will become matters of practical administration. The people can and will be furnished with a currency as safe as their own government.

It is easiest to "be all things to all men," but it is not honest. Self-respect must be sacrificed every hour in the day.

What kills a skunk is the publicity it gives itself.

I shall not do more than I can, and I shall do all I can to save the government, which is my sworn duty as well as my personal inclination. I shall do nothing in malice. What I deal with is too vast for malicious dealing.

I think I stand where that man stands.

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