We cannot change the hearts of the people of the South, but we can make war so terrible that they will realize the fact that however brave and gallant and devoted to their country still they are mortal and should exhaust all peaceful remedies before they fly to war.

I found so many Jews and speculators here trading in cotton, and secessionists had become so open in refusing anything but gold, that I have felt myself bound to stop it. The gold can have but one use - the purchase of arms and ammunition... Of course, I have respected all permits by yourself or the Secretary of the Treasury, but in these new cases (swarms of Jews), I have stopped it.

You might as well appeal against the thunderstorm.

I will not accept if nominated, and will not serve if elected.

The carping and bickering of political factions in the nation's capital reminds me of two pelicans quarreling over a dead fish.

I would make this war as severe as possible, and show no symptoms of tiring till the South begs for mercy.

The voice of the people is the voice of humbug.