There Is But One Reliance.

The Government Should Not Be Guided By Temporary Excitement, But By Sober Second Thought.

With Respect To The Northeastern Boundary Of The United States, No Official Correspondence Between This Government And That Of Great Britain Has Passed Since That Communicated To Congress Toward The Close Of Their Last Session.

The Law Increasing And Organizing The Military Establishment Of The United States Has Been Nearly Carried Into Effect, And The Army Has Been Extensively And Usefully Employed During The Past Season.

Railroad Carriages Are Pulled At The Enormous Speed Of Fifteen Miles Per Hour By Engines Which, In Addition To Endangering Life And Limb Of Passengers, Roar And Snort Their Way Through The Countryside, Setting Fire To The Crops, Scaring The Livestock, And Frightening Women And Children. The Almighty Certainly Never Intended That People Should Travel At Such Break-neck Speed.

On Receiving From The People The Sacred Trust Twice Confided On 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.