John Tyler: “I would suggest the propriety of the passage of such an act without delay.”

I regard the question involved in these proceedings as one of vast magnitude.

peace is the true policy of nations

In compliance with the request of the governor of the State of Illinois, I transmit herewith a copy of certain resolutions adopted by the general assembly of that State.

I congratulate the country upon so happy a termination of a condition of things which seemed at one time seriously to threaten the public peace.