Our political and constitutional rights, so called, are but the natural and inherent rights of man, asserted, carried out, and secured by modes of human contrivance.

Truth and mercy require the exertion - never the suppression, of man's noble rights and powers.

But, although America cannot be justly charged with violating the rights of Turkey, Turkey nevertheless can be justly charged with violating the rights of America.

Our political and constitutional rights, so called, are but the natural and inherent rights of man, asserted, carried out, and secured by modes of human contrivance.

I do not object to the construction of rail roads and canals.

I am a plain man, and I care and know comparatively little about rhetoric.

My rights all spring front an infinitely nobler source - from favor and grace of God.