An interoceanic canal across the American Isthmus will essentially change the geographical relations between the Atlantic and Pacific coasts of the United States and between the United States and the rest of the world.
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Continued opposition to the full and free enjoyment of the rights of citizenship conferred upon the colored people by the recent amendments to the Constitution still prevails in several of the late slaveholding States.
I transmit herewith a report from the Secretary of State upon the subjects embraced in that resolution so far as they touch the Department of State.
Provided, That this withdrawal shall not affect any existing valid adverse rights of any party.
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