I use no Porter ... in my family, but such as is made in America: both these articles may now be purchased of an excellent quality.

What astonishing changes a few years are capable of producing! I am told that even respectable characters speak of a monarchical form of government without horror. From thinking proceeds speaking, thence to acting is often but a single step. But how irrevocable and tremendous! What a triumph for the advocates of despotism to find that we are incapable of governing ourselves, and that systems founded on the basis of equal liberty are merely ideal and falacious! Would to God that wise measures may be taken in time to avert the consequences we have but too much reason to apprehend.

Extensive powers not exercised as far as was necessary have, I believe, scarcely ever failed to ruin the possessor.

The whole duty of man is summed up in obedience to God's will.

Being persuaded that a just application of the principles, on which the Masonic Fraternity is founded, must be promote of private virtue and public prosperity, I shall always be happy to advance the interests of the Society, and to be considered by them as a deserving brother.

It is incumbent upon every person of every description to contribute to his country's welfare.

There is a rank due to the United States among nations which will be withheld, if not absolutely lost, by the reputation of weakness.