On the record
A tax on travel and merchandise in their transit constitutes one of the worst forms of monopoly, and the evil is increased if coupled with a denial of the choice of route.
Source
gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
Johnson describes a tax on transit as a harmful form of monopoly.
Share
More from Andrew Johnson
Mar 24, 1868
Thus far during the existence of the Government the Supreme Court of the United States has been viewed by the people as the true expounder of their Constitution, and in the most violent party conflicts its judgments and decrees have always…
Jun 1, 1868
I communicate, for the consideration of the Senate, a report from the Secretary of State, accompanied by a copy of a dispatch recently received from the acting United States consul in charge of the legation at San Jose, Costa Rica.
Jul 1, 1868
I transmit herewith a report from the Secretary of State of the 2d instant, together with accompanying papers.
Jun 2, 1868
In pursuance of the foregoing order, it is hereby directed that thirty minute guns be fired at each of the navy-yards and naval stations on Thursday, the 4th instant, the day designated for the funeral of the late ex-President Buchanan…
Other voices in this conversation
