I Would Strenuously Urge A Single Term

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I Saw The Man My Friendwants Pardoned, Thomas Flinton. He Is A Bright, Good-looking Fellow.... Of His Innocence All Are Confident. The Governor Strikes Me As A Man Seeking Popularity, Who Lacks The Independence And Manhood To Do Right At The Risk Of Losing Popularity. Afraid Of What Will Be Said. He Is Prejudiced Against The Irish And Democrats.

I See No Reason Why Indians Who Can Give Satisfactory Proof Of Having By Their Own Labor Supported Their Families For A Number Of Years, And Who Are Willing To Detach Themselves From Their Tribal Relations, Should Not Be Admitted To The Benefit Of The Homestead Act And The Privileges Of Citizenship, And I Recommend The Passage Of A Law To That Effect. It Will Be An Act Of Justice As Well As A Measure Of Encouragement.

One Of The Tests Of The Civilization Of People Is The Treatment Of Its Criminals.

The Climate Of Ohio Is Perfect, Considered As The Home Of An Ideal Republican People. Climate Has Much To Do With National Character.... A Climate Which Permits Labor Out-of-doors Every Month In The Year And Which Requires Industry To Secure Comfort--to Provide Food, Shelter, Clothing, Fuel, Etc.--is The Very Climate Which Secures The Highest Civilization.