If successfully accomplished, it will secure a large decrease in the annual interest payment of the nation, and I earnestly recommend, if the bill before me shall fail, that anothe...
While, in my opinion, it would be unwise to authorize the Secretary of the Treasury, in his discretion, to offer to the public bonds bearing...
I can not but regard the fifth section of the bill as a step in the direction of the destruction of the national banking system.
I have the honor to inform the Senate that Hon. John Sherman, Senator elect from the State of Ohio, has resigned the position of Secretary o...
Believing that a measure for refunding the national debt is not necessarily connected with the national banking law, and that any refunding ...
I have the honor to inform the Senate that Hon. Benjamin Harrison, Senator elect from the State of Indiana, has resigned his office as a mem...
The imperative necessity for prompt action and the pressure of public duties in this closing week of my term of office compel me to refrain ...
It is hereby ordered that the following-described lands in California, viz: Sections 26 and 35 in township 10 south, of range 1 west, and se...
Provided, That this withdrawal shall not affect any existing valid adverse rights of any party.
Whereas objects of interest to the United States require that the Senate should be convened at 12 o'clock on the 4th of March next to receiv...
I would commend the suggestions and recommendation of the chairman of the Commission to the careful consideration of Congress.