James Madison: “How little has been the effect of this example on the conduct of the enemy!”

I transmit also a copy of the late treaty of peace with Algiers, as certified by one of the commissioners of the United States.

It is found that the existing laws have not the efficacy necessary to prevent violations of the obligations of the United States as a nation at peace toward belligerent parties and other unlawful acts on the high seas by armed vessels…

I, James Madison, President as aforesaid, have caused the premises to be made public; and I do hereby enjoin all persons bearing office, civil or military, within the United States and all others citizens or inhabitants thereof or being…

I lose no time, therefore, in submitting the treaty to the Senate for their advice and approbation.