Josiah Quincy: “I have seen this before; but the worst symptom now is the change in the manners of the people.”

May the Ruler of the universe preserve you from such degradation! 'Freedom!

Texas and slavery are interwoven in every banner floating on the Democratic breeze. 'Freedom or death' should be inscribed on ours.

Adams replied: "I have no hesitation to say I hold that act unconstitutional and void.

The argument for the annexation, or reännexation, of Texas is as gross an imposture as ever was palmed upon the credulity of an honest people.