I do not mean to exclude altogether the idea of patriotism. I know it exists, and I know it has done much in the present contest. But I will venture to assert, that a great and lasting war can never be supported on this principle alone. It must be aided by a prospect of interest, or some reward.

No morn ever dawned more favorable than ours did; and no day was every more clouded than the present! Wisdom, and good examples are necessary at this time to rescue the political machine from the impending storm.

The tumultuous populace of large cities are ever to be dreaded.

It is absolutely necessary... for me to have persons that can think for me, as well as execute orders.

Mankind, when left to themselves, are unfit for their own government.

In executing the duties of my present important station, I can promise nothing but purity of intentions, and, in carrying these into effect, fidelity and diligence.

If we cannot learn wisdom from experience, it is hard to say where it is to be found.