Cheap cigars come in handy; they stifle the odor of cheap politicians.

It is men who wait to be selected, and not those who seek, from whom we may expect the most efficient service.

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

Whatever there is of greatness in the United States, or indeed in any other country, is due to labor. The laborer is the author of all greatness and wealth. Without labor there would be no government, no leading class, and nothing to preserve.

I'm afraid I'm elected.

The one thing I never want to see again is a military parade. When I resigned from the army and went to a farm I was happy. When the rebellion came, I returned to the service because it was a duty. I had no thought of rank; all I did was try and make.

The long-continued and useful public service and eminent purity of character of the deceased ex-President will be remembered.