It is of vital importance that our distant Territories should be exempt from Indian outbreaks, and that the construction of the Pacific Railroad, an object of national importance, should not be interrupted by hostile tribes.
He stresses the importance of preventing Indian conflicts in distant territories to ensure national projects like the Pacific Railroad proceed smoothly.
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I would therefore recommend such an amendment of the Constitution as may remove all intermediate agency in the election of the President and Vice-President.
With these brief suggestions the bill is respectfully returned, and the consideration of Congress invited to the accompanying preamble and resolutions.
The danger of a defeat of the people's choice in an election by the House of Representatives remains unprovided for in the Constitution.
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