The Law Increasing And Organizing The Military

I Am More Than Ever Convinced Of The Dangers To Which The Free And Unbiased Exercise Of Political Opinion - The Only Sure Foundation And Safeguard Of Republican Government - Would Be Exposed By Any Further Increase Of The Already Overgrown Influence Of Corporate Authorities.

On Receiving From The People The Sacred Trust Twice Confided On My Illustrious Predecessor, And Which He Has Discharged So Faithfully And So Well, I Know That I Can Not Expect To Perform The Arduous Task With Equal Ability And Success.

The Atonement Of Jesus Christ Is The Only Remedy And Rest For My Soul.

I Shall Tread In The Footsteps Of My Illustrious Predecessor.

It Seems Proper, At All Events, That By An Early Enactment Similar To That Of Other Countries The Application Of Public Money By An Officer Of Government To Private Uses Should Be Made A Felony And Visited With Severe And Ignominious Punishment.