I suppose to sustain a claim upon the indemnity bond given when the duplicate was issued in 1864 we should be prepared to show that the second payment on the original bond was made upon such a state of facts as compelled or at least justified it.
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The ability to read and write, as required in this bill, in and of itself affords, in my opinion, a misleading test of contented industry and supplies unsatisfactory evidence of desirable citizenship or a proper apprehension of the benefits of our institutions.
I indorse the recommendation of the Secretary of State that Congress authorize the printing of a special edition of 10,000 copies.
all extraordinary occasion requires the Senate of the United States to convene at the Capitol
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