The discovery of a new channel into the harbor of New York, through which our largest ships may pass without danger, must afford important commercial advantages to that harbor and add greatly to its value as a naval station.
Van Buren highlights the significance of a new channel in New York's harbor for commercial shipping.
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I transmit the accompanying report from the Secretary of State, in relation to the resolution of the House of Representatives of the 12th ultimo, on the subject of claims of citizens of the United States on the Government of Hayti.
It is understood that their respective examinations will throw new light upon the subject in controversy...
Our safest reliance for financial efficiency and independence has, on the contrary, been found to consist in ample resources unencumbered with debt...
The information called for the reply is in the course of preparation and will be without doubt communicated at the commencement of the next session of Congress.
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