The nourishment from barbecue is palatable.

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.

Let us remember that revolutions do not always establish freedom.

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

God knows that I detest slavery, but it is an existing evil, for which we are not responsible, and we must endure it, till we can get rid of it without destroying the last hope of free government in the world.

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