"I can not dismiss the subject of Indian affairs without again recommending to your consideration the expediency of more adequate provision for giving energy to the laws throughout our interior frontie..."
"The prosperous state of our revenue has been intimated."
"It would be wise, however, by timely provisions to guard against those acts of our own citizens which might tend to disturb [peace]..."
"All lawful ways and means will be strictly put in execution for bringing to justice the infractors thereof and securing obedience thereto."
"I do by these presents most earnestly admonish and exhort all persons whom it may concern to refrain and desist from all unlawful combinations and proceedings."
"Every citizen owes to his country and to the laws."
"The people are the source of all power, and their consent is necessary to the legitimacy of any government."
"I lay before you a copy of a letter from the judges of the circuit court of the United States held for the New York district."
"The Constitution has prescribed that Representatives shall be apportioned among the several States according to their respective numbers."
"The Constitution has also provided that the number of Representatives shall not exceed 1 for every 30,000."
"The United States, in order to promote the happiness of the Five Nations of Indians, will cause to be expended annually the amount of $1,500 in purchasing for them clothing, domestic animals, and impl..."
"It is incumbent upon me to observe that, with a view merely to the organization of the troops designated by those acts, a greater number officers of that grade would, in my opinion, be conducive to th..."
"It is proposed to add as follows: On the former conferences on the navigation of the Mississippi."
"The treaty must not exceed _____ years' duration, except the clauses relating to boundary and the navigation of the Mississippi, which must be perpetual and final."
"Gentlemen of the Senate, I submit to your consideration the report of the Secretary of State."
"I have to request your decision whether you will advise and consent to the extension of the powers of the commissioners as proposed."
"Commercial arrangements, if acceptable in themselves, will not be the less so if coupled with those relating to navigation and boundary."
"Knowing the friendly interest you take in whatever may promote the happiness and prosperity of the French nation."
