Adlai Stevenson: “But who can estimate, what seer can foretell, the evils that may result to us and our children from this judgment?”

We strive in vain to look beyond the heights.

From the establishment of the Government the question of human slavery was the one perilous question,--the one constant menace to national unity, until its final extinction amid the flames of war.

My fellow-citizens have a right to know my views upon all public questions, and I have nothing to conceal.

Touched by his magic wand, millions of trees now beautify and adorn this magnificent State.