The Mantle of St. John de Matha.

I know not where His islands lift

Their fronded palms in air;

I only know I cannot drift

Beyond His love and care.

The Eternal Goodness.


SALMON P. CHASE.  1808-1873.

The Constitution, in all its provisions, looks to an indestructible Union composed of indestructible States.

Decision in Texas v. White, 7 Wallace, 725.