05/12/1830
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"At present it appears there is no law existing for the punishment of persons guilty of interrupting the public surveyors when engaged in the performance of the trusts confided to them."
"I have the honor, in compliance with a resolution of your House of the 10th ultimo, to transmit the inclosed documents."
"I suggest, therefore, for your consideration the propriety of adopting some provision, with adequate penalties, to meet the case."
"The inclosed documents furnish all the information of the steps that have been taken and plans procured for the erection of a radiating marine railway for the repair of sloops of war at the navy-yard ..."