I Propose To Fight It Out On

Ah, You Know My Weaknesses--my Children And My Horses.

I'm Afraid I'm Elected.

Generally The Officers Of The Army Were Indifferent Whether The Annexation [of Texas] Was Consummated Or Not; But Not So All Of Them. For Myself, I Was Bitterly Opposed To The Measure, And To This Day Regard The War, Which Resulted, As One Of The Most Unjust Ever Waged By A Stronger Against A Weaker Nation. It Was An Instance Of A Republic Following The Bad Example Of European Monarchies, In Not Considering Justice In Their Desire To Acquire Additional Territory.

Let No Guilty Man Escape If It Can Be Avoided. Be Specially Vigilant-or Instruct Those Engaged In The Prosecution Of Fraud To Be-against All Who Insinuate That They Have High Influence To Protect-or To Protect Them. No Personal Consideration Should Stand In The Way Of Performing A Public Duty.

Cheap Cigars Come In Handy; They Stifle The Odor Of Cheap Politicians.