On the recordJune 21, 1860
I solemnly protested against the creation of a committee, at the head of which was placed my accuser.
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The weight of these mails, averaging from 12 to 15 tons semi-monthly, renders it, in view of the climate and character of the road, manifestly impossible to forward them overland without involving an expenditure which no wise administration of the Government would impose upon the Treasury.
The day of evil may never come unless we shall rashly bring it upon ourselves.
In the meantime, who can foretell what would be the sufferings and privations of the people during its existence?