These acts embrace an object of such magnitude, and in their consequences may so deeply affect the peace and welfare of the United States, that I have thought it necessary now to lay them before Congress.

I lay before Congress, for their consideration, a letter from the Secretary of State upon the subject of a loan which is extremely interesting and urgent.

It was deemed proper on my part to endeavor to tranquillize the Indians by pacific measures.

A spirit of discontent, from several causes, arose in the early part of the present year among the Six Nations of Indians.

I lay before Congress copies of the journal of the proceedings of the executive department of the government of the United States south of the river Ohio to the 1st of September, 1794.

I am happy that the part which I have myself borne on this occasion receives the approbation of your House.

I feel also great satisfaction in learning that the other subjects which I have communicated or recommended will meet with due attention.

Every effort ought to be used to discountenance what has contributed to foment it, and thus discourage a repetition of like attempts.

It will rest with Congress to consider and determine whether further inducements shall be held out for entering into the military service of the United States in order to complete the establishment authorized by law.

We may meet, under every assurance of success, our enemies from within and from without.

I derive much happiness from being confirmed by your judgment in the necessity of decisive measures.

Next to the consciousness of upright intentions, it is the highest pleasure to be approved by the enlightened representatives of a free nation.