...a reputation of weakness. If we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it ; if we desire peace, one of the most powerful instruments of our...be known that we are at all times ready for war." After alluding to the extremely insufficient organization of the militia under the existing laws, the...

...a reputation of weakness. If wo desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it ; if we desire peace, one of the most powerful instruments of our...be known that we are at all times ready for war." After alluding to the extremely insufficient organization of the militia under the existing laws, the...

...with which the history of every other nation abounds. There is a rank due to the United States amorig nations, which will be withheld, if not absolutely...be known that we are at all times ready for war." SPECIAL MESSAGE. MAY 10, 1836. To the Senate and House of Representatives : — INFORMATION has been...

...defence." Gibbm. " If we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it; if we desire to secure peace, it must be known that we are at all times ready for war." Washington. ANGLO-SAXON like, the Settlers of Hartford at once established a militia, and their idea...

...Gibbon. " If we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it; if we desire to secure peace, it must be known that we are at all times ready for war." Washington. ANGLO-SAXON like, the Settlers of Hartford at once established a militia, and their idea...

...States ought not to indulge a persuasion that, contrary to the order of human events, they will for ever keep at a distance those painful appeals to arms with...be known that we are at all times ready for war." SPECIAL MESSAGE. MAY 10, 1836. To the Senate and House of Representatives : — INFORMATION has been...

...be able to repel it ; if we desire to secure peace — one of the most powerful instruments of our prosperity — it must be known that we are, at all times, ready for war." He also suggested provisions for " the regular redemption and discharge of the public debt," and the...

...must be able to repel it; if we desire to secure peace, one of the most powerful instruments of otir prosperity, it must be known, that we are at all times ready for war." These communications were well received by the two houses. Indeed both parties in Congress found so...

...This suggestion preceded an earnest admonition of the necessity of measures " of complete defence." " There is a rank due to the United States among nations,...be known that we are at all times ready for war." Among the measures of defence, besides an augmentation of the munitions of war — a new organization...

...nations, which will be withheld, if not absolutely lost, by the reputation of weakness. If we desire peace, one of the most powerful instruments of our...be known, that we are at all times ready for war." Their efforts, at this time, to impart firmness to the counsels of the Administration were prompted...