In addition to the effect which the discovery of such a procedure ought to have on the public councils, it will not fail to render more dear to the hearts of all good citizens that happy union of these States which, under Divine Providence, is the guaranty of their liberties, their safety, their tranquillity, and their prosperity.
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In offering their blood they give the surest pledge that no other tribute will be withheld.
It is possible that a perseverance of the enemy in their cruel policy may render a further expense for the like purpose inevitable.
I lose no time, therefore, in submitting the treaty to the Senate for their advice and approbation.
The American people will face it with the undaunted spirit which in their revolutionary struggle defeated his unrighteous projects.
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