The Atonement Of Jesus Christ Is The

The Connection Which Formerly Existed Between The Government And Banks Was In Reality Injurious To Both, As Well As To The General Interests Of The Community At Large.

In Receiving From The People The Sacred Trust Twice Confided To My Illustrious Predecessor, And Which He Has Discharged So Faithfully And So Well, I Know That I Can Not Expect To Perform The Arduous Task With Equal Ability And Success.

I Tread In The Footsteps Of Illustrious Men, Whose Superiors It Is Our Happiness To Believe Are Not Found On The Executive Calendar Of Any Country.

We Remain At Peace With All Nations, And No Efforts On My Part Consistent With The Preservation Of Our Rights And The Honor Of The Country Shall Be Spared To Maintain A Position So Consonant To Our Institutions.

Every Proper Exertion Has Been Made And Will Be Continued To Carry Out The Wishes Of Congress In Relation To The Tobacco Trade, As Indicated In The Several Resolutions Of The House Of Representatives And The Legislation Of The Two Branches.