US Presidency
1875

I have ventured upon this subject with great diffidence, because it is so unusual to approve a measure as I most heartily do this, even if no further legislation is attainable at this time and to announce the fact by message. But I do so because I feel that it is a subject of such vital importance to the whole country that it should receive the attention of and be discussed by Congress and the people through the press, and in every way, to the end that the best and most satisfactory course may be reached of executing what I deem most beneficial legislation on a most vital question to the interests and prosperity of the nation