The future of this nation depends on the Christian training of our youth.

To place any dependence upon militia, is, assuredly, resting upon a broken staff.

Offensive operations, often times, is the surest, if not the only means of defence.

It is now no more that toleration is spoken of, as if it was by the indulgence of one class of people, that another enjoyed the exercise of their inherent natural rights. For happily the government of the United States, which gives to bigotry no sanction - to persecution no assistance, requires only that they who live under its protection should demean themselves as good citizens.

My brave fellows, let no sensation of satisfaction for the triumphs you have gained induce you to insult your fallen enemy. Let no shouting, no clamorous huzzaing increase their mortification. It is sufficient for us that we witness their humiliation. Posterity will huzza for us.

No taxes can be devised which are not more or less inconvenient and unpleasant.

To persevere in one's duty, and be silent is the best answer to calumny