Andrew Jackson: “Argument can scarcely be necessary to show that a measure of this character ought not to receive further legislative…”

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

It is from within, among yourselves--from cupidity, from corruption, from disappointed ambition and inordinate thirst for power--that factions will be formed and liberty endangered.

At every hazard and by every sacrifice this Union must be preserved.

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