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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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 House of Representatives at their last session, respecting the judicial power.

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.

Nothing can more promote the permanent welfare of the nation and nothing would be more grateful to our constituents.

Let them persevere in their affectionate vigilance over that precious depository of American happiness, the Constitution of the United States.

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

It has demonstrated that our prosperity rests on solid foundations.