Charles Sumner: “The Rebellion has been disarmed; but that is all.”

Without yielding to any of these extreme views with regard to the mischiefs or the benefits of party, all should agree that the only true and legitimate object of such an association is to uphold, advance, and develop certain principles…

Still further: every ship-of-war that floats costs more than a well-endowed college.

The subterfuges of the politician cannot escape it.

I am opposed to a tariff for protection merely, and not for revenue."--Letter to John K.