Special Message
02/17/1853
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The delays which have taken place in the negotiation of this treaty have been principally caused by the want of a reside...
It is, nevertheless, a subject of national congratulation that the choice has been effected by the independent suffrages...
Legislation should never encourage dishonesty or crime.
We must all consider it a great distinction and privilege to have been chosen by the people to bear a part in the admini...