We fought for all these, and we lost in that controversy; but no man shall, in my presence, call Jefferson Davis a traitor, without my responding with a stern and emphatic denial.

But the world has not outlived its need of picture writing and symbolism, and the great object lesson of the Washington monument will doubtless prove a large factor in the moral and political education of present and future generations.

The monument speaks for itself-- simple in form, admirable in proportions, composed of enduring marble and granite, resting upon foundations broad and deep, it rises into the skies higher than any work of human art.

It had its origin in the profound conviction of the people, irrespective of party, creed or race, not only of this country, but of all civilized countries, that the name and fame of Washington should be perpetuated by the most imposing…

The stately column that stretches heavenward from the plain whereon we stand bears witness to all who behold it that the covenant which our fathers made, their children have fulfilled.

In the completion of this great work of patriotic endeavor there is abundant cause for national rejoicing; for while this structure shall endure it shall be to all mankind a steadfast token of the affectionate and reverent regard in which…

Well may he ever keep the foremost place in the hearts of his countrymen.

I heard his inaugural address, carefully studied it, and felt sure that if he faithfully observed the policy he defined, the bitterness of party strife would be greatly diminished.

I am told that dozens--aye, hundreds--of men have gone to the polls and there voted over and over again; that they have given false names, and sometimes, in the presence of the very guardians of the public peace, they have openly violated…

I say that worse men cannot be found than those who do this, or those viler creatures who protect them in doing it or justify them in their acts.

Every power of the nation should be utilized to punish them with the penitentiary; they ought to be made to wear the stripes of the convict.

I have always entertained the opinion that frauds in elections are more dangerous crimes than cheating, theft and robbery, because they are committed against the whole people and sap and undermine republican institutions.

I told them I was pleased to see that in Ohio and elsewhere the interests of our country and our state were regarded of vastly more importance than the factious quarrels of bitter partisans, which feeling I was glad to say I had always…

I said I thought this spirit ought to be observed by the representatives of the people of Ohio and of the United States, that whenever the interests of the people were under consideration party spirit should sink into insignificance.

You must develop these secrets of nature, and you will have no more fear of the exhaustion of gold, for these new powers will contribute to the wealth and power of this country.

The business men must carry out these, and so I say, as I said in Cincinnati, that if business men would carry their honest methods into government, then the scale and grade of our politics would rise higher and higher.

What we want is honest government by honest men.

The United States will then be looked on no longer as an experiment, but it will become the greatest of the great governments since Adam was created.

If I can induce the young men, who have contributed so much to the growth of this city, to see to this--if you will do this much to promote honest government and honest methods, we won't care whether you call yourself Democrat or…

The scenes that occurred in Paris, in London, in New York, and, to come nearer home, the scenes that occurred in Cincinnati, all show the importance of good city government.

I say to you, although a Member of the Senate of the United States, that the real difficulties of our government are no more serious than the problems of city management and government.

When Rome became the scene of wrongs, crimes, and usurpation, the republic crumbled.

If ever this government be in danger, it will be because of the misgovernment of our cities.

We had gone through a struggle of some years to make our paper money equal to gold, and the next struggle ought to be to do the same with silver money.

I said I was in favor of both silver and gold, and of using both to be coined upon the basis of market value, that in this way the volume of money would be increased instead of being diminished, and our money would become the standard…