A military life had no charms for me, and I had not the faintest idea of staying in the army even if I should be graduated, which I did not expect.

The friend in my adversity I shall always cherish most. I can better trust those who helped to relieve the gloom of my dark hours than those who are so ready to enjoy with me the sunshine of my prosperity.

I only knew what was in my mind, and I wished to express it clearly

I'm afraid I'm elected.

Ah, you know my weaknesses--my children and my horses.

So vast a sum, receiving all the protection and benefits of the government, without bearing its proportion of the burdens and expenses of the same, will not be looked upon acquiescently by those who have to pay the taxes. . . . I would suggest the taxation of all property equally.

There is nothing more I should do to it now, and therefore I am not likely to be more ready to go than at this moment.