The foundations of our national policy will be laid in the pure and immutable principles of private morality, and the preeminence of free government be exemplified by all the attributes which can win the affections of its citizens, and command the respect of the world.

The power under the Constitution will always be in the people.

I cannot tell a lie. I cut down the cherry tree.

Providence has at all times been my only dependence, for all other resources seemed to have failed us.

Nowhere does one become more convinced of the strong hold which Freemasonry takes upon the minds and lives of those aging workers in the Craft who have attained its highest honors and of their firm belief in the power of its teachings to purify the soul of men and raise them to a new dignity and to greater heights of spirituality and practical morality.

Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable; procures success to the weak, and esteem to all.

My opinion with respect to immigration is, that except of useful mechanics and some particular description of men and professions, there is no use of encouragement.