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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.

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

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It is the knowledge that all men have weaknesses and that many have vices that makes government necessary.

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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.

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Never did a government commence under auspices so favorable, nor ever was success so complete.

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A little flattery will support a man through great fatigue.

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In the wars of the European powers in matters relating to themselves we have never taken any part, not does it comport with our policy so to do. It is only when our rights are invaded or seriously menaced that we resent injuries or make preparation for our defence.

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The public lands are a public stock, which ought to be disposed of to the best advantage for the nation.

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The principles and passions of men are always the same and lead to the same result, varying only according to the circumstances in which they are placed.

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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.

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Biography

Nationality: American

Type: President

Born: April 28th, 1758

Died: July 4th, 1831

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