James Madison actually said...

I, James Madison, President as aforesaid, have caused the premises to be made public; and I do hereby enjoin all persons bearing office, civ...

Experience has taught us that neither the pacific dispositions of the American people nor the pacific character of their political instituti...

Peace, at all times a blessing, is peculiarly welcome.

The late war, although reluctantly declared by Congress, had become a necessary resort to assert the rights and independence of the nation.