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Ordinary tyranny, oppression, excessive taxation--these bear lightly on the happiness of the mass of the community compared with a fraudulent currency and the robberies committed by depreciated paper.
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He warns that ordinary forms of oppression are less harmful than the consequences of a fraudulent currency.
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Apr 17, 1868
I transmit herewith the report of the Secretary of State on the subject, with its accompanying papers.
Jun 19, 1868
The bill fails to provide in what manner the State of Arkansas is to signify its acceptance of the 'fundamental condition' which Congress endeavors to make unalterable and irrevocable.
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.
Feb 12, 1869
With these brief suggestions the bill is respectfully returned, and the consideration of Congress invited to the accompanying preamble and resolutions.
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