Andrew Jackson: “It seems to be due to justice that the Senate should be furnished, agreeably to the request of Mr. Currey, with the…”

In your hands is rightfully placed the sovereignty of the country.

If we turn to our relations with foreign powers, we find our condition equally gratifying.

There is too much at stake to allow pride or passion to influence your decision.

Local interests would still be found there, and unchastened ambition.