No words can express my sense of grateful obligation to the people of Ohio for their long continued partiality.

That which had been bought for a dollar worth sixty cents, must be paid for with a dollar worth eighty, ninety, or a hundred cents, according to the date on which the contract matured.

Indeed, I think it is better for the country than any refunding plan that would be carried out under a new law.

Let us, then, do our part; work as Republicans of Ohio know how to work, and victory will perch upon our banners.

It was a political crime, made with the view of changing, by assassination, the President chosen by you.

It is destined to be, if not the first, among the first, of the great states of the Union.

I trust that under the inspiration of this great prosperity our counsels may be harmonious, and that the dictates of prudence, patriotism, justice and economy may lead to the adoption of measures in which the Congress and the Executive may…

I did not conceal my opposition to the tariff sections of the revenue bill.

This local and selfish appeal was the great defect of the tariff bill.

I do not hesitate to say that the iron and wool sections of the bill, as it passed the Senate, were unjust, incongruous and absurd.

It withdrew from party politics the great body of the employees of the government.

But let me say frankly but firmly that I cannot be your candidate.

The Scott bill is very moderate--more so than the bills that are being passed in other states.

This is a free land, and the agricultural masses are the freest, the noblest, and the best of all our race.

Let them deal with this most difficult and subtle problem of social politics so as to secure to the man who labors his just share of the fruits of his labor.

These waters furnish perhaps the finest harbors in the world.

Upon this issue we intend to make our appeal to the honest and honorable people of the southern states.

I said I would wave the bloody shirt as long as it remained bloody.

I can only say, Senators, that while I hold this position I will endeavor, to the utmost of my ability, to be just and impartial, and I invoke from each of you assistance and forbearance.

The fact that our revenues are in excess of the actual needs of an economical administration of the government justifies a reduction in the amount exacted from the people in its support.

When we go to any other country, we don't go to rob them of anything, but to add to their wealth.

I there made a strong appeal for the election of Benjamin Butterworth and Charles Brown to Congress, the former being one of the ablest and most promising men in congressional life, and the latter a gallant soldier, who had lost a leg in…

I had the honor to cast my first vote for Henry Clay for President of the United States, and supported him with all the natural enthusiasm of youth, and remember yet my sorrow when it was at last known that he was defeated.

But that cannot prevent me from saying that Cuba is in a deplorable condition.

I worked hard that winter, for hard work, I thought, was the way to fortune.