Vast multitudes have assembled from time to time at various places for the purpose of canvassing the merits and pretensions of those who were presented for their suffrages, but no armed soldiery has been necessary to restrain within proper limits the popular zeal or to prevent violent outbreaks.
Tyler describes the peaceful nature of public assemblies during elections.
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I transmit herewith additional documents having relation to the treaty with China, which may enable the Senate more satisfactorily to act upon it.
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