In securing to all such their rights of preemption the Government performs but an act of retributive justice for sufferings encountered and hardships endured, and finds ample remuneration in the comforts which its policy insures and the happiness which it imparts.
Tyler frames the government's support for settlers as a matter of justice and a source of happiness.
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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.
All nations are interested in enforcing an observance of those principles.
I feel it to be my duty to communicate, for your consideration, the rejected treaty.
Our prayers should evermore be offered up to the Father of the Universe for His wisdom to direct us in the path of our duty so as to enable us to consummate these high purposes.
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