“How are we to overcome partisan antipathies in the minds of men of all parties, so as to present a united front in the support of our country? We must cease discussing party issues, make no allusions to old party tests, have no criminations and recriminations, indulge in no taunts one against another, as too often have been the causes of all these troubles….When we have rescued the government and country from its perils and seen the flag floating in triumph over every inch of American soil, it will then be time enough to inquire who and what brought these troubles upon us. When we shall have a country and a government for our children in which they may live in peace and happiness, it will be time enough for each of us to return to our party banners according to our convictions of right and duty. Let him be marked as no true patriot, who will not abandon all such issues in times like these.”