The provision of regular steam postal communication by aid from government has been the forerunner of the commercial predominance of Great Britain on all these coasts and seas, a greater share in whose trade is now the desire and the intent of our people.
Fourth Annual Message
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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.
Believing that a measure for refunding the national debt is not necessarily connected with the national banking law, and that any refunding act would defeat its own object if it imperiled the national banking system or seriously impaired…
Provided, That this withdrawal shall not affect any existing valid adverse rights of any party.
I would commend the suggestions and recommendation of the chairman of the Commission to the careful consideration of Congress.
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