CHAPTER XLVI.

EFFECT OF THE MARINE NATIONAL BANK AND OTHER FAILURES.

Continued Prosperity of the Nation--Arthur's Report to Congress--

Resolution to Inquire into Election Outrages in Virginia and

Mississippi--Reports of the Investigating Committee--Financial

Questions Discussed During the Session--Duties and Privileges of

Senators--Failure of the Marine National Bank and of Grant and Ward

in New York--Followed By a Panic in Which Other Institutions Are

Wrecked--Timely Assistance from the New York Clearing House--Debate

in the Senate on the National Bank System--Dedication of the John

Marshall Statue at Washington--Defeat of Ingalls' Arrears of Pensions

Amendment to Bill to Grant Pensions to Soldiers and Sailors of the

Mexican War--The Senate Listens to the Reading of the Declaration

of Independence on July 4.

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