The question in regard to that portion of the Territory without the limits of the existing State remains for the decision of Congress, and is in the same condition it was when the State was admitted into the Union.

The enormous difference in their favor between their own original demand and the amount granted by the present bill constitutes my chief objection to it.

My sole purpose is to afford Congress an opportunity of reconsidering this case on account of its peculiar circumstances.

The whole claim of $25,180 was rejected by the Postmaster-General for reasons which it is no part of my present purpose to discuss.

It will be found in all respects similar to the treaty between the United States and Nicaragua now pending in the Senate.

In compliance with the resolution of the Senate of the 23d of February last, requesting information in regard to the occupation by American citizens of the island of Navassa, in the West Indies, I transmit a report from the Secretary of…

To the House of Representatives: I transmit herewith a report of the Secretary of War, with its accompaniments, communicating the information called for by the resolution of the House of Representatives of the 20th ultimo, respecting…

This treaty is in accordance with the policy inaugurated by the Government of the United States.

The grant of transits in our favor and the guaranty of our protection as an equivalent.

No force can be employed unless upon the request of the Government of Nicaragua.

I also return the treaty itself, presuming that the Senate so intended.

We ought to reflect that in this age, and especially in this country, there is an incessant flux and reflux of public opinion.

Unforeseen circumstances, however, retarded the exchange until the 16th of August last.

Having ratified the treaty between the United States and the Empire of China, pursuant to the advice and consent of the Senate as expressed in their resolution of the 15th of December last, I lost no time in forwarding my ratification…

I transmit to the Senate a report from the Secretary of State and the papers referred to therein, in answer to the resolution of the Senate of the 21st of December last, in relation to the suspension of diplomatic relations with Mexico by…

He was able, honest, and indefatigable in the discharge of his high and responsible duties, whilst his benevolent heart and his kind deportment endeared him to all who approached him.

The death of this distinguished public officer, especially at the present moment, when his eminent services are so much needed, is a great loss to his country.

Submitting, as I do, with humble resignation to the will of Divine Providence in this calamitous dispensation, I shall ever cherish his memory with affectionate regard.