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

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 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.

The emigrants although of different parties and different religious sects all flew from persecution in pursuit of liberty.

The best form of government is that which is most likely to prevent the greatest sum of evil.

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

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.