Message to Congress on the Conditions of the Treasury
06/11/1858
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We ought to reflect that in this age, and especially in this country, there is an incessant flux and reflux of public opinion.
Unforeseen circumstances, however, retarded the exchange until the 16th of August last.
Having ratified the treaty between the United States and the Empire of China, pursuant to the advice and consent of the Senate as expressed ...
I transmit to the Senate a report from the Secretary of State and the papers referred to therein, in answer to the resolution of the Senate ...