In wars of the European powers in matters relating to themselves we have never taken any part, nor does it comport with our policy so to do

National honor is national property of the highest value.

Let us by wise and constitutional measures promote intelligence among the people as the best means of preserving our liberties.

I have great satisfaction in stating that our relations with France, Russia, and other powers continue on the most friendly basis.

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

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 mention of Greece fills the mind with the most exalted sentiments and arouses in our bosoms the best feelings of which our nature is capable.