Political Quotes

At Baltimore the delegation of the most important State in the Union, known to be in favor of the Wilmot Proviso, was refused admission to the Convention.

It applies an arrogant and unrelenting ostracism to all who express themselves against Slavery.

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

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…