In a representative republic, the education of our children must be of the utmost importance!

By the last returns to the Department of War the militia force of the several States may be estimated at 800,000 men - infantry, artillery, and cavalry.

If America wants concessions, she must fight for them. We must purchase our power with our blood.

The earth was given to mankind to support the greatest number of which it is capable, and no tribe or people have a right to withhold from the wants of others more than is necessary for their own support and comfort.

The great increase of our population throughout the Union will alone produce an important effect, and in no quarter will it be so sensibly felt as in those in contemplation.

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

In a representative republic, the education of our children must be of the utmost importance!