The Consolidation Of The States Into One

I Have Thought From The Time Of The Cessation Of The Hostilities, That Silence And Patience On The Part Of The South Was The True Course; And I Think So Still. Controversy Of All Kinds Will, In My Opinion, Only Serve To Continue Excitement And Passion, And Will Prevent The Public Mind From The Acknowledgement And Acceptance Of The Truth.

I Am Of The Opinion That All Who Can Should Vote For The Most Intelligent, Honest, And Conscientious Men Eligible To Office, Irrespective Of Former Party Opinions, Who Will Endeavour To Make The New Constitutions And The Laws Passed Under Them As Beneficial As Possible To The True Interests, Prosperity, And Liberty Of All Classes And Conditions Of The People.

You Must Be Careful How You Walk And Where You Go, For There Are Those Following You Who Will Set Their Feet Where Yours Are Set.

We Failed, But In The Good Providence Of God Apparent Failure Often Proves A Blessing.

We Must Forgive Our Enemies. I Can Truly Say That Not A Day Has Passed Since The War Began That I Have Not Prayed For Them.