May the boldest fear and the wisest tremble when incurring responsibilities on which may depend our country's peace and prosperity, and in some degree the hopes and happiness of the whole human family.

I have always done my duty. I am ready to die. My only regret is for the friends I leave behind me.

In the discharge of duties my guide will be the Constitution, which I this day swear to preserve, protect, and defend.

The Bible is the best of books, and I wish it were in the hands of every one. It is indispensable to the safety and permanence of our institutions. A free government can not exist without religion and morals, and there cannot be morals without religion. Especially should the Bible be placed in the hands of the young. It is the best school book in the world. I would that all our people were brought up under the influence of that holy book.

I have no private purpose to accomplish, no party objectives to build up, no enemies to punish-nothing to serve but my country.

I regret nothing, but I am sorry that I am about to leave my friends.

I am not a party candidate, and if elected cannot be President of a party, but the President of the whole people.