It is better to spread trust all around than to hand out money!

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

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.

Our relations with the other powers of Europe have experienced no essential change since the last session.

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.

A little flattery will support a man through great fatigue.

We must support our rights or lose our character, and with it, perhaps, our liberties.