John Tyler actually said...

Desirous of maintaining those principles fully, at the same time that existing obligations should be fulfilled, I have thought it most consi...

The treaty has thus become the law of the land by the express advice of the Senate, given in the most solemn manner known to its proceedings...

It is difficult to say that such vessels can claim any interference of the Government in their behalf, into whosesoever hands they may happe...

I have hitherto flattered myself that the motives which influenced my conduct had been fully appreciated by those who advised and approved i...