Nothing can be more hurtful to the service, than the neglect of discipline; for that discipline, more than numbers, gives one army the superiority over another.

The situation of the general government, if it can be called a government, is shaken to its foundation, and liable to be overturned by every blast.

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

The preservation of the sacred fire of liberty, and the destiny of the Republican model of Government, are justly considered as deeply, perhaps as finally staked, on the experiment entrusted to the hands of the American people.

Houses of Congress have . . . requested me to recommend to the people of the United States a day of public thanksgiving and prayer, to be observed by acknowledging, with grateful hearts, the many signal favors of Almighty God.

Rise early, that by habit it may become familiar, agreeable, healthy, and profitable.

Speak not injurious words neither in jest nor earnest; scoff at none, although they give occasion.