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.
The best form of government is that which is most likely to prevent the greatest sum of evil.
I have great satisfaction in stating that our relations with France, Russia, and other powers continue on the most friendly basis.
Never did a government commence under auspices so favorable, nor ever was success so complete.
Our country may be likened to a new house. We lack many things, but we possess the most precious of all - liberty!
Our relations with the other powers of Europe have experienced no essential change since the last session.
The payments which have been made into the Treasury show the very productive state of the public revenue.
The public lands are a public stock, which ought to be disposed of to the best advantage for the nation.
To impose taxes when the public exigencies require them is an obligation of the most sacred character, especially with a free people.
It was by one Union that we achieved our independence and liberties, and by it alone can they be maintained.