History has shown that at least one-half of every century is consumed in war.

Preparation for war is a constant stimulus to suspicion and ill will.

If it was wise, manly, and patriotic for us to establish a free government, it is equally wise to attend to the necessary means of its preservation.

The American continents, by the free and independent condition by which they have assumed and maintained, are henceforth not to be considered as subjects for future colonization by any European powers.

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

At no period of our political existence had we so much cause to felicitate ourselves at the prosperous and happy condition of our country.

The Executive is charged officially in the Departments under it with the disbursement of the public money, and is responsible for the faithful application of it to the purposes for which it is raised. The Legislature is the watchful guardian over the public purse. It is its duty to see that the disbursement has been honestly made.