10-4-1879: "There might arise circumstances in which the ballot-box would need the support of the cartridge-box. But whether or no there should ever be the necessity for such support, it is not in keeping with the spirit of our political institutions to curtail the right of the citizens to bear arms."

Northern Ohio Journal, “There might arise circumstances in which the ballot-box would need the support of the cartridge-box. But whether or no there should ever be the necessity for such support, it is not in keeping with the spirit of our political institutions to curtail the right of the citizens to bear arms. Not only that, but it is In direct violation of the organic law of the land. The second amendment of the constitution provides in express terms that “the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.” . . . Two years ago the Pittsburg riots showed what Labor, when maddened by Corporation oppression, could do. Ever since it has been looked upon with a mingled feeling of suspicion and fear by Corporations and those acting in their interests, and this attempt at disarming the workingmen of Chicago is the outcome of this feeling.”, Oct. 4, 1879