In this century our territory has been enlarged fourfold, our population is eighteen times as great as it was in 1792, our revenues have been multiplied by a hundred, and the convertible wealth of the people has been increased in a greater ratio even.
Boutwell outlines the dramatic growth of the United States in territory, population, and wealth since 1792.
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Indeed, one may go still further, and say that it is not safe to trust the guidance of the Government in financial affairs to men whose life business it has been to convert information into gold.
The speculative advance in gold has brought legitimate business almost to a standstill, owing to the apprehension of a corner, which from appearances may appear at any moment.
I would respect the rights of all nations, demanding equal respect for our own.
Does anybody contemplate such a qualification to the elective franchise, in the case of black people or white?
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