It Is A Condition Which Confronts Us-not

My Greatest Trials Come Through Those Professing To Be Near And Attached Friends, Who Expect Things.

The Friendliness And Charity Of Our Countrymen Can Always Be Relied Upon To Relieve Their Fellow Citizens In Misfortune. This Has Been Repeatedly And Quite Lately Demonstrated. Federal Aid In Such Cases Encourages The Expectation Of Paternal Care On The Part Of The Government And Weakens The Sturdiness Of Our National Character, While It Prevents The Indulgence Among Our People Of That Kindly Sentiment And Conduct Which Strengthens The Bonds Of A Common Brotherhood.

After An Existence Of Nearly Twenty Years Of Almost Innocuous Desuetude These Laws Are Brought Forth.

Whatever You Do, Tell The Truth.

Public Officers Are The Servants And Agents Of The People, To Execute The Laws Which The People Have Made.