James Buchanan said...

The increase of the sum appropriated in the present bill over that in the bill of the last session, being within a fract...

In the meantime, who can foretell what would be the sufferings and privations of the people during its existence?

My opinion remains unchanged that justice as well as sound policy requires us still to seek a peaceful solution of the q...

the country has been eminently prosperous in all its material interests.