Converse, converse, CONVERSE, with living men, face to face, mind to mind-that is one of the best sources of knowledge.

Thank God, I also am an American!

It is my living sentiment, and by the blessing of God it shall be my dying sentiment, independence now and independence forever.

If we abide by the principles taught by the Bible, our country will go on prospering.

We are in danger of being overwhelmed with irredeemable paper, mere paper, representing not gold nor silver; no sir, representing nothing but broken promises, bad faith, bankrupt corporations, cheated creditors and a ruined people.

The materials of wealth are in the earth, in the seas, and in their natural and unaided productions.

Venerable men! you have come down to us from a former generation. Heaven has bounteously lengthened out your lives, that you might behold this joyous day.