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.

I intend to make Georgia howl.

Grant stood by me when I was crazy.

If forced to choose between the penitentiary and the White House for four years, I would say the penitentiary, thank you.

If nominated by either party, I should peremptorily decline, and even if unanimously elected, I should decline to serve.

Every attempt to make war easy and safe will result in humiliation and disaster.

But, my dear sirs, when peace does come, you may call on me for any thing. Then will I share with you the last cracker, and watch with you to shield your homes and families against danger from every quarter.