Special Message
02/28/1886
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The ownership and management by the Government of penitentiaries...have at last to a slight extent been realized.
I transmit herewith the report of the Secretary of State in response to the resolution of the House of Representatives o...
Our people exhibit a patriotic disposition which entitles them to demand...faithful and unselfish service in their behal...
It is also ordered,That no person shall be admitted into any place not excepted from examination by the civil-service ru...