Rutherford B. Hayes: “The true meaning and effect of the proposed legislation are plain.”

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.

Provided, That this withdrawal shall not affect any existing valid adverse rights of any party.

We should be more prompt and anxious because they are weak and we are strong.

In compliance with the resolution of the Senate of 15th of June, 1880, requesting the Secretary of State to report to that body at its next regular session what changes, if any, of the laws regulating the management of the Department of…