The condition of the tribes which occupy the country set apart for them in the West is highly prosperous, and encourages the hope of their early civilization. They have for the most part abandoned the hunter state and turned their attention to agricultural pursuits. Martin Van Buren abandonagriculturalattention share on social
The less government interferes with private pursuits, the better for general prosperity. Martin Van Buren generalgovernmentinterfere Change image and share on social
If laws acting upon private interests can not always be avoided, they should be confined within the narrowest limits, and left wherever possible to the legislatures of the States. Martin Van Buren actavoidconfine Change image and share on social
The United States have fulfilled in good faith all their treaty stipulations with the Indian tribes, and have in every other instance insisted upon a like performance of their obligations. Martin Van Buren faithfulfillgood Change image and share on social
My conviction of the necessity of further legislative provisions for the safe-keeping and disbursement of the public moneys and my opinion in regard to the measures best adapted to the accomplishment of those objects have been already submitted to you. Martin Van Buren accomplishmentadaptconviction share on social
The case of the Seminoles constitutes at present the only exception to the successful efforts of the Government to remove the Indians to the homes assigned them west of the Mississippi. Martin Van Buren assigncaseconstitute Change image and share on social
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. Martin Van Buren bankcommunityconnection Change image and share on social
The government should not be guided by Temporary Excitement, but by Sober Second Thought. Martin Van Buren excitementgovernmentguide Change image and share on social
For myself, therefore, I desire to declare that the principle that will govern me in the high duty to which my country calls me is a strict adherence to the letter and spirit of the Constitution as it was designed by those who framed it. Martin Van Buren adherencecallconstitution share on social