The American's Own Book

The Declaration, the Constitution, the life of every signer, and every President's inaugural from Washington to Pierce — the patriotic shelf of an American parlor of 1855, complete in one volume.

Jackson's First Annual Message. December 8, 1829

10 pages in this part of The American's Own Book.

Jackson's First Annual Message. December 8, 1829

Fellow-Citizens of the Senate, and House of Representatives: IT affords me pleasure to tender my friendly greetings to you on the occasion…

Jackson's First Annual Message. December 8, 1829: Providence

In communicating with you for the first time, it is to me a source of unfeigned satisfaction, calling for mutual gratulation and devout…

Jackson's First Annual Message. December 8, 1829: France

From France, our ancient ally, we have a right to expect that justice which becomes the sovereign of a powerful, intelligent, and…

Jackson's First Annual Message. December 8, 1829: Mexico

In justice to Mr. Poinsett, it is proper to say, that my immediate compliance with the application for his recall, and the appointment of a…

Jackson's First Annual Message. December 8, 1829: House

To the people belongs the right of electing their chief magistrate; it was never designed that their choice should, in any case, be…

Jackson's First Annual Message. December 8, 1829: January

The balance in the treasury on the 1st January, 1829, was $5,972,435 81. The receipts of the current year are estimated at $24,602,230; and…

Jackson's First Annual Message. December 8, 1829: Union

After the extinction of the public debt, it is not probable that any adjustment of the tariff, upon principles satisfactory to the people…

Jackson's First Annual Message. December 8, 1829: Congress

In connection with the foregoing views, I would suggest, also, an inquiry, whether the provisions of the act of Congress, authorizing the…

Jackson's First Annual Message. December 8, 1829: Indians

Your particular attention is requested to that part of the report of the Secretary of War which relates to the money held in trust for the…

Jackson's First Annual Message. December 8, 1829: Navy

The accompanying report of the Secretary of the Navy will make you acquainted with the condition and useful employment of that branch of…

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