They can scarcely have failed to perceive that the effort for disunion produces the existing difficulty; and that one strong nation promises a more durable peace and a more extensive, valuable, and reliable commerce than can the same nation broken into hostile fragments.
In his message to Congress, Lincoln argues that foreign nations understand that a united nation offers greater peace and commerce than a fragmented one.
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I am considering, and shall not fail to act when satisfied that action will be proper.
Fourth. That the naval forces at Charleston and their commander on that station be invited to participate in the ceremonies of the occasion.
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