The views which I take of the future, founded on the obvious and increasing improvement of all classes of our fellow citizens in intelligence and in public and private virtue, leave me without much apprehension on that head.
Jackson reflects on his optimistic view of the future based on the improvement of citizens' intelligence and virtue.
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If we turn to our relations with foreign powers, we find our condition equally gratifying.
I communicate to Congress printed copies of the treaty of peace and commerce between the United States and the Empire of Morocco, concluded at Meccanez on the 16th day of September last, and duly ratified by the respective Governments.
It is impossible that any government can continue to exist upon any other principles.
I think it my duty to acquiesce therein, and therefore I nominate Alcée La Branche, of Louisiana, to be chargé d'affaires to the Republic of Texas.
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