I do by these presents most earnestly admonish and exhort all persons whom it may concern to refrain and desist from all unlawful combinations and proceedings.

The people are the source of all power, and their consent is necessary to the legitimacy of any government.

I lay before you a copy of a letter from the judges of the circuit court of the United States held for the New York district.

The Constitution has also provided that the number of Representatives shall not exceed 1 for every 30,000.

The Constitution has prescribed that Representatives shall be apportioned among the several States according to their respective numbers.

The United States, in order to promote the happiness of the Five Nations of Indians, will cause to be expended annually the amount of $1,500 in purchasing for them clothing, domestic animals, and implements of husbandry, and for…

It is incumbent upon me to observe that, with a view merely to the organization of the troops designated by those acts, a greater number officers of that grade would, in my opinion, be conducive to the good of the public service.

Gentlemen of the Senate, I submit to your consideration the report of the Secretary of State.

It is proposed to add as follows: On the former conferences on the navigation of the Mississippi.

The treaty must not exceed _____ years' duration, except the clauses relating to boundary and the navigation of the Mississippi, which must be perpetual and final.

I have to request your decision whether you will advise and consent to the extension of the powers of the commissioners as proposed.

Commercial arrangements, if acceptable in themselves, will not be the less so if coupled with those relating to navigation and boundary.

Knowing the friendly interest you take in whatever may promote the happiness and prosperity of the French nation.

I lay before you a copy of a return of the number of inhabitants in the district of South Carolina as made to me by the marshal thereof.

That the sum to be paid annually by the United States to the Cherokee Nation of Indians in consideration of the relinquishment of lands shall be $1,500 instead of $1,000 mentioned in the said treaty.

Gentlemen of the Senate and of the House of Representatives: I lay before you a copy of an exemplified copy of an act of the legislature of Vermont, ratifying on behalf of that State the articles of amendment proposed by Congress to the…

Let us therefore cherish the spirit of peace and harmony, and encourage industry, economy, and sobriety.

Excepting as to the brave men who have fallen on the occasion, and who are a subject of public as well as private regret.