The President is addressing the Senate and House of Representatives to congratulate them on the favorable prospects of the country. North Carolina has joined the United States, and the country's credit and respectability are rising. The government of the Union is receiving increasing goodwill, and the country is blessed with peace and prosperity. The President urges the government to focus on providing for the common defense, including promoting manufactories for military supplies. The establishment of troops should be done with a focus on economy and the comfort of officers and soldiers. The government should be prepared to protect the southern and western frontiers from hostile Indian tribes. The President also urges the government to facilitate foreign affairs and define compensation for those employed in that area. The terms for naturalization should be ascertained by a uniform rule. Uniformity in currency, weights, and measures is important. The government should encourage the advancement of agriculture, commerce, and manufacturing, as well as science and literature. The President also emphasizes the importance of supporting public credit.