It is best, while the country is still young and while the tendency to dangerous monopolies of this kind is still feeble, to use the power of Congress so as to prevent any selfish impediment to the free circulation of men and merchandise.
Johnson advocates for congressional action to prevent monopolies that could obstruct commerce.
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The orders issued by me upon this subject are in accordance with long-established usage and hitherto unquestioned authority.
Feeling constrained to withhold my consent, I herewith return the resolution to the Senate, in which House it originated, with a brief statement of the reasons which have induced my action.
I transmit the accompanying communications from the Secretary of the Interior, together with the papers to which they have reference.
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