In 1850, I believe, the church property in the United States, which paid no tax, amounted to $87 million. In 1900, without a check, it is safe to say, this property will reach a sum exceeding $3 billion. I would suggest the taxation of all property equally.

The distant rear of an army engaged in battle is not the best place from which to judge correctly what is going on in front.

It was my fortune, or misfortune, to be called to the office of Chief Executive without any previous political training.

Really, Mr. Lincoln, I have had enough of this show business.

The cause of the great War of the Rebellion against the United Status will have to be attributed to slavery.

I feel that we are on the eve of a new era, when there is to be great harmony between the Federal and Confederate. I cannot stay to be a living witness to the correctness of this prophecy; but I feel it within me that it is to be so.

Hold fast to the Bible as the sheet-anchor of your liberties; write its precepts in your hearts, and practice them in your lives.