12/10/1862
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"The war continues."
"The revenue from all sources, including loans, for the financial year ending on the 30th of June, 1861, was $86,835,900.27."
"Labor is the superior of capital, and deserves much the higher consideration."
"If any good reason exists why we should persevere longer in withholding our recognition of the independence and sovereignty of Hayti and Liberia, I am unable to discern it."