The reports in relation to business conditions in the country seem to be substantially as they have been for the past months.

At this time of public distress, men may find enough to do in the service of God and their country without abandoning themselves to vice and immorality.

For the patriotic act in making this magnificent and valuable present to the country, I recommend that some suitable acknowledgment be made.

Our common country is in great peril, demanding the loftiest views and boldest action to bring a speedy relief.

An imperative sense of duty compels me to make an appeal to Congress to preserve the credit of the country.