The condition of the financial affairs of the Government. as shown by the report of the Secretary of the Treasury. is very satisfactory. It is believed that the present financial situation of the United States. whether considered with respect to trade. currency. credit. growing wealth. or the extent and variety of our resources. is more favorable than that of any other country of our time. and has never been surpassed by that of any country at any period of its history. All our industries are thriving." the rate of interest is low. new railroads are being constructed. a vast immigration is increasing our population. capital. and labor. new enterprises in great numbers are in progress. and our commercial relations with other countries are improving. The ordinary revenues from all sources for the fiscal year ended June 30. 18S0. wereFrom customs ................. . .................................. $186.522. 064 60 From internal revenue ............................................ 124. 009. 373 92 From sales of public lands ....................................... 1. 016506 60 From tax on circulation and deposits of national banks............ 7. 014. 97 1 44 From repayment of interest by Pacific railway Companies ........ 1.707.367 18 From sinking fund for Pacific Railway Companies ..................75. 6 1 22 From customs fees. fiues. penalties. & ........................ 1. 148.800 11 From feesconsular. letterspatent. and lauds ..................... 2. 3:17. Wu9 00 -From proceeds of sales of Government property ................... s - - 2. 616 50 From prolits on ecinage. &e ..................................... . 72. 18 78 From revenues of the District of Columbia ........................ 1.809.469 70 From miscellaneous sources ...................................... 4.099. 603 88 .
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