We should regard it as a great calamity to ourselves, to the cause of good government, and to the peace of the world should any European power challenge the American people, as it were, to the defense of republicanism against foreign interference.
Johnson warns against the dangers of European powers challenging American republicanism.
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I transmit herewith a report from the Secretary of State of the 2d instant, together with accompanying papers.
I transmit to Congress the accompanying documents, which I deem it proper to state are all the papers* that have been submitted to the President relating to the proceedings to which they refer in the States of South Carolina and Arkansas.
I transmit to the House of Representatives, in answer to a resolution of the 9th instant, the accompanying report from the Secretary of State.
This event will occasion mourning in the nation for the loss of an eminent citizen and honored public servant.
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