What. then. is the reason why we should make such an appropriation? To my mind. sir. the reason is manifest. In all the new portions of the United States this Government owns a large proportion of the property. They sell it. They offer it for sale. It is surveyed. thrown into market. and emigration is invited. Tract after tract is sold. roads are made. villages and towns are built up. and all improvements that can be of value to a country go on and increase the value of the lands. and you sit and do nothing. I want to know if this Government. being a great landowner.
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