At no period of our political existence had we so much cause to felicitate ourselves at the prosperous and happy condition of our country.

The best form of government is that which is most likely to prevent the greatest sum of evil.

To impose taxes when the public exigencies require them is an obligation of the most sacred character, especially with a free people.

If America wants concessions, she must fight for them. We must purchase our power with our blood.

It is only when the people become ignorant and corrupt, when they degenerate into a populace, that they are incapable of exercising the sovereignty. Usurpation is then an easy attainment, and a usurper soon found. The people themselves become the willing instruments of their own debasement and ruin. Let us, then, look to the great cause, and endeavor to preserve it in full force. Let us by all wise and constitutional measures promote intelligence among the people as the best means of preserving our liberties.

The payments which have been made into the Treasury show the very productive state of the public revenue.

A free, virtuous, and enlightened people must know full well the great principles and causes upon which their happiness depends.