The individual who refuses to defend his rights when called by his government deserves to be a slave, and must be punished as an enemy of his country and a friend to her foe

The Judas of the West has closed the contract and will receive the thirty pieces of silver. . . . Was there ever witnessed such a bare faced corruption in any country before?

Their object is disunion.

To the victors belong the spoils.

I cannot consent that my mortal body shall be laid in a repository prepared for an Emperor or a King my republican feelings and principles forbid it the simplicity of our system of government forbids it.

Oh, do not cry - be good children and we will all meet in heaven.

I have never in my life seen a Kentuckian who didn't have a gun, a pack of cards, and a jug of whiskey.