Perfect harmony reigns between the two Republics.

I am happy, therefore, in being able to say that from the last authentic accounts the Dey was disposed to treat for a peace and ransom.

These acts embrace an object of such magnitude, and in their consequences may so deeply affect the peace and welfare of the United States, that I have thought it necessary now to lay them before Congress.

I lay before Congress, for their consideration, a letter from the Secretary of State upon the subject of a loan which is extremely interesting and urgent.

A spirit of discontent, from several causes, arose in the early part of the present year among the Six Nations of Indians.

It was deemed proper on my part to endeavor to tranquillize the Indians by pacific measures.

I lay before Congress copies of the journal of the proceedings of the executive department of the government of the United States south of the river Ohio to the 1st of September, 1794.

Every effort ought to be used to discountenance what has contributed to foment it, and thus discourage a repetition of like attempts.

I am happy that the part which I have myself borne on this occasion receives the approbation of your House.

I feel also great satisfaction in learning that the other subjects which I have communicated or recommended will meet with due attention.

It will rest with Congress to consider and determine whether further inducements shall be held out for entering into the military service of the United States in order to complete the establishment authorized by law.

Next to the consciousness of upright intentions, it is the highest pleasure to be approved by the enlightened representatives of a free nation.

We may meet, under every assurance of success, our enemies from within and from without.

I derive much happiness from being confirmed by your judgment in the necessity of decisive measures.

I lay before Congress copies of a letter from the governor of the State of New York and of the exemplification of an act of the legislature thereof ratifying the amendment of the Constitution of the United States proposed by the Senate and…

I retain full confidence in our minister resident at Madrid.

I nominate Thomas Pinckney to be envoy extraordinary of the United States to His Catholic Majesty.

Let us unite, therefore, in imploring the Supreme Ruler of Nations to spread his holy protection over these United States.