Andrew Jackson: “A portion, however, of the Southern tribes, having mingled much with the whites and made some progress in the arts of…”

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.

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

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

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