I am for free commerce with all nations; political connection with none; and little or no diplomatic establishment

To anticipate and prevent disasterous contingencies would be the part of wisdom and patriotism.

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

Since the death of my father four years ago, our lives have become difficult, and I must help my family.

We are persuaded that good Christians will always be good citizens, and that where righteousness prevails among individuals the Nation will be great and happy. Thus while just government protects all in their religious rights, true religion affords to government it's surest support.

One of the expedients of party to acquire influence, within particular districts, is to misrepresent the opinions and aims of other districts. You cannot shield yourselves too much against the jealousies and heart-burnings, which spring from these misrepresentations; they tend to render alien to each other those, who ought to be bound together by fraternal affection.

Always speak the truth.