If we find ourselves increasing beyond example in numbers, in strength, in wealth, in knowledge, in everything which promotes human and social happiness, let us ever remember our dependence for all these on the protection and merciful dispensations of Divine Providence.

So far as it depends on the course of this government, our relations of good will and friendship will be sedulously cultivated with all nations.

I can never consent to being dictated to.

Wealth can only be accumulated by the earnings of industry and the savings of frugality.

I contend that the strongest of all governments is that which is most free.

The United States have adventured upon a great and noble experiment, which is believed to have been hazarded in the absence of all previous precedent - that of total separation of Church and State. No religious establishment by law exists among us. The conscience is left free from all restraint and each is permitted to worship his Maker after his own judgement.

It was hard graft all the way and a good result in the end.