James Buchanan said...

It is my duty at all times to defend and protect the public property within the seceding States so far as this may be pr...

It affords me great satisfaction to perform this duty.

After due deliberation, Congress, on the 2d of June, 1858, authorized the President 'to adopt such measures and use such...

Herewith I inclose, for constitutional action of the Senate thereon should it approve the same, supplemental articles of...