The civil war which has so long prevailed between Spain and the Provinces in South America still continues, without any prospect of its speedy termination.

The right of self-defense never ceases. It is among the most sacred, and alike necessary to nations and to individuals.

National honor is national property of the highest value.

To impose taxes when the public exigencies require them is an obligation of the most sacred character, especially with a free people.

Our country may be likened to a new house. We lack many things, but we possess the most precious of all - liberty!

From several of the Indian tribes inhabiting the country bordering on Lake Erie purchases have been made of lands on conditions very favorable to the United States, and, as it is presumed, not less so to the tribes themselves.

The citizens of the United States cherish sentiments the most friendly in favor of liberty and happiness...beyond the Atlantic. In the wars of the European powers in matters relating to themselves we have never taken any part, nor does it comport with our policy to do so. It is only when our rights are invaded or seriously menaced that we resent injuries.