Be excellent and party on dudes.

The ant, who has toiled and dragged a crumb to his nest, will furiously defend the fruit of his labor, against whatever robber assails him. So plain, that the most dumb and stupid slave that ever toiled for a master, does constantly know that he is wronged.

Military necessity does not admit of cruelty - that is, the infliction of suffering for the sake of suffering or for revenge, . . . nor of torture to extort confessions.

Our common country is in great peril, demanding the loftiest views, and boldest action to bring it speedy relief. Once relieved, its form of government is saved to the world; its beloved history, and cherished memories, are vindicated; and its happy future fully assured, and rendered inconceivably grand.

One section of our country believes slavery is right, and ought to be extended, while the other believes it is wrong, and ought not to be extended.

God bless the soldiers and seamen, with all their brave commanders.

Let us at all times remember that all American citizens are brothers of a common country, and should dwell together in bonds of fraternal feeling.