I transmit herewith a report from the Secretary of War, with accompanying paper, in obedience to the resolution of the S...
an extraordinary occasion requires the Senate of the United States to convene for the transaction of business at the Cap...
In answer to the resolution of the Senate of the 23d instant, requesting a copy of certain letters of Horatio J. Perry, ...
I transmit herewith a report from the Secretary of the Navy, with the accompanying documents, in obedience to the resolu...
The representatives of the States and of the people, feeling a more immediate interest in obtaining money to lighten the...
I can not so read the words 'dispose of' as to make them embrace the idea of 'giving away.'
I deem it to be both inexpedient and unconstitutional.
Surely the present is the most unpropitious moment which could have been selected for the passage of this bill.
This bill, should it become a law, will operate greatly to the injury of the new States.
It would have no authority to enter the territories of Nicaragua even to prevent the destruction of the transit and prot...
When this fails it can proceed no further.
Without the authority of Congress the Executive can not lawfully direct any force, however near it may be to the scene o...
To the Senate of the United States:I transmit to the Senate, for its consideration with a view to ratification, two conv...
He can resort to no hostile act.
On the other hand, should the Executive interpose, and especially should the result prove disastrous and valuable lives ...
It can not legitimately resort to force without the direct authority of Congress, except in resisting and repelling host...
In the latter I state that--The executive government of this country in its intercourse with foreign nations is limited ...
I transmit herewith a report from the Attorney-General, in reply to the resolution of the House of Representatives adopt...
