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Andrew Jackson
@andrewjackson· Democratic · TN· Dec 5, 1830

We have had strong hopes of being able to arrive at a satisfactory settlement with the late Government.

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Andrew Jackson
@andrewjackson· Democratic · TN· Dec 5, 1830

I regret the more not to have it in my power yet to announce the result so confidently anticipated.

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Andrew Jackson
@andrewjackson· Democratic · TN· Dec 5, 1830

Acquiescence in the constitutionally expressed will of the majority, and the exercise of that will in a spirit of moderation, justice, and brotherly kindness, will constitute a cement which would for ever preserve our Union.

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Andrew Jackson
@andrewjackson· Democratic · TN· Dec 5, 1830

To reciprocate this disposition to the fullest extent of my ability is a duty which I shall deem it a privilege to discharge.

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Andrew Jackson
@andrewjackson· Democratic · TN· Dec 5, 1830

That the prosperity of the country so far as it depends on this trade will be greatly promoted by the new arrangement there can be no doubt.

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Andrew Jackson
@andrewjackson· Democratic · TN· Dec 5, 1830

The injury to the commerce of the United States resulting from the exclusion of our vessels from the Black Sea and the previous footing of mere sufferance upon which even the limited trade enjoyed by us with Turkey has hitherto been placed…

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Andrew Jackson
@andrewjackson· Democratic · TN· Dec 5, 1830

I have felt it my duty to recommend the adoption of some plan for the distribution of the surplus funds, which may at any time remain in the Treasury after the national debt shall have been paid, among the States, in proportion to the…

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Andrew Jackson
@andrewjackson· Democratic · TN· Dec 5, 1830

It is not to be supposed that they will object to make such comparatively inconsiderable sacrifices for the preservation of rights and privileges which other less favored portions of the world have in vain waded through seas of blood to…

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Andrew Jackson
@andrewjackson· Democratic · TN· Oct 4, 1830

Now, therefore, I, Andrew Jackson, President of the United States of America, do hereby declare and proclaim that such evidence has been received by me, and that by the operation of the act of Congress passed on the 29th day of May, 1830…

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Andrew Jackson
@andrewjackson· Democratic · TN· Jun 11, 1830

A free and full pardon is extended to those who at the date of this order stand in the character of deserters.

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Andrew Jackson
@andrewjackson· Democratic · TN· Jun 11, 1830

Those who can be so lost to the obligations of a soldier as to abandon a country which morally they are bound to defend, and which solemnly they have sworn to serve, are unworthy, and should be confided in no more.

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Andrew Jackson
@andrewjackson· Democratic · TN· Jun 4, 1830

In pursuance of law, I, Andrew Jackson, President of the United States of America, do hereby declare and make known that public sales will be held at the under-mentioned land offices, in the State of Louisiana, at the periods designated

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Andrew Jackson
@andrewjackson· Democratic · TN· May 30, 1830

I am unable to approve this bill, and would respectfully refer the Senate to my message to the House of Representatives on returning to that House the bill 'to authorize a subscription of stock in the Maysville, Washington, Paris and…

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Andrew Jackson
@andrewjackson· Democratic · TN· May 28, 1830

Having approved and signed a resolution, originating in the House of Representatives, which provides 'that the pay, subsistence, emoluments, and allowances received by the officers of the Marine Corps previous to the 1st of April, 1829…

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Andrew Jackson
@andrewjackson· Democratic · TN· May 28, 1830

It becomes my duty to call the attention of Congress to the fact that the estimates for that branch of the public service submitted to them at the commencement of the present session were made with reference to the pay, subsistence…

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