The Almighty Has His Own Purposes.

Our Strife Pertains To Ourselves-to The Passing Generations Of Men-and It Can Without Convulsion Be Hushed Forever With The Passing Of One Generation.

If Elected I Shall Be Thankful; If Not, It Will Be All The Same.

Labor Is The Superior Of Capital, And Deserves Much The Higher Consideration

I Was Born And Have Ever Remaind [sic] In The Most Humble Walks Of Life.

I Am A Little Uneasy About The Abolishment Of Slavery In This District Of Columbia.