I know that the acquisition of Louisiana had been disapproved by some from a candid apprehension that the enlargement of...
The suppression of unnecessary offices, of useless establishments and expenses, enabled us to discontinue our internal t...
We are firmly convinced, and we act on that conviction, that with nations as with individuals our interests soundly calc...
We have therefore liberally furnished them with the implements of husbandry and household use.
In matters of religion I have considered that its free exercise is placed by the Constitution independent of the powers ...
It will be perceived that some of these are not of recent dates, and that from the States of Maryland, Delaware, and Ten...
No occasion having arisen for making use of any part of the balance of $18,560 unexpended on the 31st day of December, 1...
The energy and judgment displayed by this excellent officer through the whole course of the service lately confided to h...
These treaties, having been advised and consented to by the Senate, have accordingly been ratified, but as they involve ...
As these documents appear to form a necessary appendage to those already before Congress, and throw additional light on ...
The offer was accepted and he was furnished with an accurate sextant for his observations.
I think it my duty without further delay to communicate to the House the information I possess, however imperfect.
So soon as they shall be received they shall be communicated to the House of Representatives.
A commission had been made out for him bearing date the 1st day of October last, and forwarded before the receipt of his...
The commissioner has been induced to go beyond this limit probably by the just attentions due to the strong interest whi...
an annuity shall be paid them in this case, as has hitherto been practiced in all similar cases.
The extent of the cession to be obtained being uncertain, the limitation of price was what should be thought reasonable ...
I recommend to the consideration of Congress the making provision by law for carrying them into execution.
