There really seems to be no good reason why the contractor should not make good the entire loss consequent upon his default.

The obligation of this Government to make amends therefor could not be questioned if the injury resulted from any fault on the part of the San Jacinto.

The only thing I think of just now not likely to be better said by some one else is a matter in which we have heard some other persons blamed for what I did myself.

He was able, honest, and indefatigable in the discharge of his high and responsible duties, whilst his benevolent heart and his kind deportment endeared him to all who approached him.

Under any form of government extravagance in expenditure must be the natural consequence when those who authorize the expenditure feel no responsibility in providing the means of payment.

The responsibility of deciding this question is now devolved upon you.

The exercise of some independence of judgment in regard to all acts of legislation is plainly implied in the responsibility of approving them.