"The amendment does not seem necessary to secure any right either of the United States or of any American citizen claiming under them."
"Nor is it known or believed that there are any claims against the Government of Venezuela having any connection with that island other than those provided for in this convention."
"Neither the Government nor the citizens in whose behalf the convention has been concluded have any further claims upon the island of Aves."
"I therefore recommend the reconsideration of the subject."
"I confess I hail this movement on the part of Virginia with great satisfaction."
"I am one of those who will never despair of the Republic."
"However strong may be my desire to enter into such an agreement, I am convinced that I do not possess the power."
"It is my duty at all times to defend and protect the public property within the seceding States so far as this may be practicable."
"I return with my objections to the House, in which it originated."
"I have no other solicitude upon the subject."
"The increase of the sum appropriated in the present bill over that in the bill of the last session, being within a fraction of $20,000, has induced me to examine the question with some attention."
"It will be for Congress to consider whether the precedent established by this bill will not in effect annul all restrictions contained in the mail contracts enabling the Postmaster-General to reduce o..."