Tortured for the Republic.

True art is but the anti-type of nature; the embodiment of discovered beauty in utility.

When the shadow of the Presidential and Congressional election is lifted we shall, I hope to be in a better temper to legislate.

There are times in the history of men and nations, when they stand so near the vale that separates mortals from the immortals, time from eternity, and men from their God, that they can almost hear the beatings, and feel the pulsations of the heart of the Infinite.

It is not right or manly to lie even about Satan.

The divorce between church and state should be absolute.

I never meet a ragged boy in the street without feeling that i may owe him a salute, for I know not what possibilities may be buttoned up under his coat.