jun 1, 1841 - In Special Session Message, points out the Session had been called by his predecessor; argues that "extension of our Empire" westward presents no danger to our institutions; discusses the problems of government revenues; requests legislation to curb the unlimited creation of banks by the States. He supports the distribution of land revenues and new revenue measures. Concerning a "fiscal agent" for the Treasury he asserts his intent to use is veto power for any measure that conflicts with the Constitution
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