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A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents, 1789-1897
A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents 17891897 Author:United States. President Purchase of this book includes free trial access to www.million-books.com where you can read more than a million books for free. This is an OCR edition with typos. Excerpt from book: and naval establishments, including the annual augmentation of the latter to the extent provided for, to the payment of the interest of the public debt, and to t... more »he extinguishment of it at the times authorized, without the aid of the internal taxes, I consider it my duty to recommend to Congress their repeal. To impose taxes when the public exigencies require them is an obligation of the most sacred character, especially with a free people. The faithful fulfillment of it is among the highest proofs of their virtue and capacity for self-government. To dispense with taxes when it may be done with perfect safety is equally the duty of their representatives. In this instance we have the satisfaction to know that they were imposed when the demand was imperious, and have been sustained with exemplary fidelity. I have to add that however gratifying it may be to me regarding the prosperous and happy condition of our country to recommend the repeal of these taxes at this time, I shall nevertheless be attentive to events, and, should any future emergency occur, be not less prompt to suggest such measures and burdens as may then be requisite and proper. JAMES MONROE. December 2, 1817. SPECIAL MESSAGES. To the Senate of the United States: I submit to the Senate, for their consideration and advice, the following treaties entered into with several of the Indian tribes, to wit: A treaty of peace and friendship made and concluded by William Clark, Ninian Edwards, and Auguste Chotean, commissioners on the part of the United States of America, and the chiefs and warriors of the Menomene tribe or nation of Indians, on the 30th of March, 1817, at St. Louis. A treaty of peace and friendship made and concluded on the 4th June, 1817, at St. Louis, by William Clark, Ninian Edwards, and A...« less