The framers of the Constitution knew the benefits of such laws which had long been in force in other comercial countries and deemed it a subject worthy of the consideration of Congress. so that any law on the subjectmight be uniform. Congress has passed laws on all other subjects concerning which itwas empowered to act. excepting this one. What would be the condition of this country if Congress had in the same manner declined to pass laws regulating the coining of money and the value thereof. uniform laws of naturalization. fixing the standard of weights and measures. or establishing postoffices and postroads? All great statesmen in discussing the provisions offormer acts have conceded that it was the duty of Congress to act on the subject. and only differed as to the features of proposed legislation. � As to the expediency of passing an act on the subject. Mr.
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