Freemasonry is an order whose leading star is philanthropy and whose principles inculcate an unceasing devotion to the cause of virtue and morality.

Our country's honor calls upon us for a vigorous and manly exertion; and if we now shamefully fail, we shall become infamous to the whole world.

Went to church and fasted all day.

I go to the chair of government with feelings not unlike those of a culprit who is going to the place of his execution.

Let us impart all the blessings we possess, or ask for ourselves, to the whole family of mankind.

Even respectable characters speak of a monarchical form of government without horror.

The foolish and wicked practice of profane cursing and swearing...is a vice so mean and low, without any temptation, that every man of sense and character detests and despises it.