AMr. Chairman.in replyto theremarkeof the gentleman from Georgia. I wish to say that the emigration to the Western Territories in the last year or two years has had no parallel in the history of this country. and the rapidity with which the public lauds are being occupied hasno precedent since the public lands were opened for settlement. I wish to say further that the settlement of the Territory of Dakota in many places is far in advance of the public surveys. so that when men settle upon the lands they do not know where the lines are. and consequently are unable to arrange their improvements as an intelligent man would desire with a view to permanency. Further than that.
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