Let us remember that revolutions do not always establish freedom. Our own free institutions were not the offspring of our revolution. They existed before.

Nations, like individuals in a state of nature, are equal and independent, possessing certain rights and owing certain duties to each other.

The Masonic fraternity tramples upon our rights, defeats the administration of justice, and bids defiance to every government which it cannot control.

It would be judicious to act with magnanimity towards a prostrate foe.

May God save the country, for it is evident that the people will not.

The law is the only sure protection of the weak, and the only efficient restraint upon the strong.

God knows that I detest slavery, but it is an existing evil ... and we must endure it and give it such protection as is guaranteed by the Constitution.