We confide in our strength, without boasting of it, we respect that of others, without fearing it.

When two parties make a compact, there results to each a power of compelling the other to execute it.

During the course of administration, and in order to disturb it, the artillery of the press has been levelled against us, charged with whatsoever its licentiousness could devise or dare. These abuses of an institution so important to freedom and science are deeply to be regretted, inasmuch as they tend to lessen its usefulness and to sap its safety.

The chief purpose of government is to protect life. Abandon that and you have abandoned all.

Earnestly recommended to all officers and soldiers, diligently to attend divine services.

Nothing is troublesome that we do willingly.

I pledge undying hostility to any government restrictions on the free minds of the people.