James Madison actually said...

If the reputation of our arms has been thrown under clouds on the other, presaging flashes of heroic enterprise assure us that nothing is wa...

The impressions on me are strengthened by such an evidence that my faithful endeavors to discharge my arduous duties have been favorably est...

Already have the gallant exploits of our naval heroes proved to the world our inherent capacity to maintain our rights on one element.

How little has been the effect of this example on the conduct of the enemy!