Political Quotes

Considering the injurious consequences to the character, credit, and business of the country which would result from a failure by the Government for ever so short a period to meet its engagements; that the happening of such a contingency…

In compliance with two resolutions of the Senate, dated the 30th ultimo, calling for information in relation to the disputed boundary between the State of Missouri and the Territory of Iowa, I transmit a report from the Secretary of State…

for such legislative action on the part of Congress as may be necessary to carry the engagements of the United States under the convention into full effect.

I transmit herewith a report from the Secretaries of State, Treasury, and Navy and the Postmaster-General.