On the recordNovember 13, 1820
Considerable progress has also been made in the construction of ships of war, some of which have been launched in the course of the present year.
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presidency.ucsb.eduConsiderable progress has also been made in the construction of ships of war, some of which have been launched in the course of the present year.
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I transmit to the House of Representatives a further report from the Secretary of State
A power to establish turnpikes with gates and tolls, and to enforce the collection of tolls by penalties, implies a power to adopt and execute a complete system of internal improvement.
It belongs to Congress alone to terminate this distressing incident on just principles, with a view to the highest interests of our Union.
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