Mr. Chief Justice Waite delivered the opinion of the court. The single question presented by the case of the Union Pacific Railroad Company is as to the constitutionality of that part of the act of May 7, 1878, which establishes in the treasury of the United States a sinking-fund. The validity of the rest of the act is not necessarily involved. It is our duty, when required in the regular…
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