It is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God.

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.

Good moral character is the first essential in a man.

When one side only of a story is heard and often repeated, the human mind becomes impressed with it insensibly.

Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim tribute to patriotism who should labor to subvert these great pillars of human happiness - these firmest props of the duties of men and citizens. . . . reason and experience both forbid us to expect that national morality can prevail in exclusion of religious principles.

Do not let anyone claim tribute of American patriotism if they even attempt to remove religion from politics.

Submit your sentiments with diffidence. A dictatorial style, though it may carry conviction, is always accompanied with disgust.