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my power to expedite the public business; and so far as the reputation of the State, the happiness of our fellow citizens, and the interest and welfare of the rising generation depend upon us, may we, by our united exertion, contribute to their promotion; and may all the various duties of our respective stations be performed in a manner beneficial to our country and acceptable to our God.

Council Chambers } Albion K. Parris Jan'y 10 1824 }

To the Senate and House of Representatives:

I have received from the Governor of the State of Georgia, a "Copy of a Resolution of the Legislature of that State, expressing their opinion upon the subject of confining the General Government in establishing Banks or other monied institutions within the District of Columbia," and refusing to concur in the amendment of the Constitution of the United States proposed by the State of Pennsylvania. -

I have also received from the Governor of the State of Illinois a copy of sundry Resolutions of the Legislature of that State "on the subject of the claim, originated by the State of Maryland, to grants of land from the United States for the purposes of education. -

I have likewise received from the Governor of the State of Tennessee a copy of a Preamble and