If the Nations with whom I have to contend are not as numerous as those opposed to the Israelites, they are certainly much greater HEATHENS, having their hearts hardened and their understanding blinded, to make, propagate and believe all manner of lies.

Verily, Stebbins, I have had much vexation of spirit in this business.

I shall spend forty thousand dollars to obtain thirty, and it will all end in vanity at last.

A contract had been made with the State of Tennessee which now hangs SUSPENDED.

Two attempts have been made to induce the State of No.
Carolina to RECIND their CONTRACT, neither of which have succeeded.