John Tyler: “The great question is—not as to the manner in which it shall be done, but whether it shall be accomplished or not.”

By adopting that measure the United States will be in the exercise of an undoubted right.

I shall carry with me into retirement the gratifying reflection that as my sole object throughout has been to advance the public good.

I have to inform the House that the Executive did not deem it his duty to interfere with the naval and military forces of the United States

In answer to the resolution of the House of Representatives of the 23d ultimo, requesting information upon the subject of embezzlement of public money, I transmit herewith a report from the Secretary of State.