No union exists between church and state, and perfect freedom of opinion is guaranteed to all sects and creeds.

The passion for office among members of Congress is very great, if not absolutely disreputable, and greatly embarrasses the operations of the Government. They create offices by their own votes and then seek to fill them themselves.

The Presidency is not a bed of roses.

Peace, plenty, and contentment reign throughout our borders, and our beloved country presents a sublime moral spectacle to the world.

Under the benignant providence of Almighty God the representatives of the States and of the people are again brought together to deliberate for the public good.

Minorities have a right to appeal to the Constitution as a shield against such oppression.

No union exists between church and state, and perfect freedom of opinion is guaranteed to all sects and creeds.