Political Quotes

Fourth. That the naval forces at Charleston and their commander on that station be invited to participate in the ceremonies of the occasion.

The United States, whatever claim or pretense may have existed heretofore, are now, at least, entitled to claim and concede an entire and friendly equality of rights and hospitalities with all maritime nations.

All dreaded it,--all sought to avert it.

All knew that this interest was, somehow, the cause of the war.