Andrew Jackson Cockayne

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    The Oregon [matter] and the annexation of Texas are now all- important to the security and future peace and prosperity of our union, and I hope there are a sufficient number of pure American democrats to carry into effect the annexation of Texas and [extension of] our laws over Oregon. No temporizing policy or all is lost.
    Andrew Jackson (1767–1845)

    Blues are the songs of despair, but gospel songs are the songs of hope.
    —Mahalia Jackson (1911–1972)