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.
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But there are circumstances in the relations of the two countries which require us to act on this occasion with even more than our wonted caution.
I transmit herewith to the Senate, for their consideration in reference to its ratification, a treaty of peace and friendship between the United States of America and the Emperor of Morocco.
the probability of an early execution of any of the projects which have been set on foot for the construction of the communication alluded to is not so great as to render it expedient to open a negotiation at present with any foreign government upon the subject.
To be instrumental in terminating the evils of civil war and in substituting in their stead the blessings of peace is a divine privilege.





