02/17/1859
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"I also return the treaty itself, presuming that the Senate so intended."
"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 in their resolution of the 15th of December last, I lost no ..."