"In response to the resolution of the Senate of the 16th instant, relating to the negotiations by the Cherokee Commission for the purchase of certain lands in the Indian Territory, I respectfully state..."
"It is not important, perhaps, that the United States should in parting with these lands realize their value, but it is essential, I think, that favoritism should have no part in connection with the sa..."
"If proper penalties were imposed by law and a few convictions thereunder secured, I do not doubt that much waste of our forests would be prevented."
"A general proposition to erect public buildings at this scale of expense in cities of the size of Tuscaloosa would not, I am sure, receive the sanction of Congress."
"His was 'the arduous greatness of things done.'"
"That one flag encircles us with its folds to-day, the unrivaled object of our loyal love."
"The selection of this day for these exercises--a day consecrated to the memory of those who died that there might be one flag of honor and authority in this republic--is most fitting."
"But it should not be forgotten that it is possible to travel by land from Washington to the southernmost capital of South America, and that the opening of railroad communication with these friendly St..."
"The creation of new and improved steamship lines undoubtedly furnishes the readiest means of developing an increased trade with the Latin-American nations."
"I do not hesitate to recommend that Congress make the very moderate appropriation for surveys suggested by the conference and authorize the appointment of commissioners and the detail of engineer offi..."
"A willingness is expressed by the War Department that the Department of the Interior should assume control of it."
"The general law fixes the limit of 4 per cent upon the last assessment for taxation; this bill extends the limit as to the city of Ogden to 8 per cent."