All that the South has ever desired was that the Union, as established by our forefathers, should be preserved, and that the government as originally organized should be administered in purity and truth.

The gentleman does not needlessly and unnecessarily remind an offender of a wrong he may have committed against him. He cannot only forgive, he can forget; and he strives for that nobleness of self and mildness of character which impart sufficient strength to let the past be but the past. A true man of honor feels humbled himself when he cannot help humbling others.

You cannot be a true man until you learn to obey.

I can only say that I am nothing but a poor sinner, trusting in Christ alone for salvation.

For I consider the character of no man affected by a want of success, provided he has made an honest effort to succeed.

Any victory would be dear at such a price.

Go home all you boys who fought with me and help build up the shattered fortunes of our old state