This is a transcription of the speech delivered by John Wolcott Stewart to the House of Representatives on Saturday, July 19, 1890, regarding the "Original Package Bill." Stewart's address provides insight into the legislative debates surrounding interstate commerce and federal regulation during the late 19th century. This historical document offers valuable context for understanding the evolution of federal power and its impact on state economies. The speech illuminates the complexities of balancing states' rights with the need for national uniformity in commerce laws. Historians, legal scholars, and students of political science will find Stewart's speech a vital resource for studying the legislative history of a pivotal era in American governance.

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